This is the urgent news and announcements section Martin Hubert 2010-05-23T15:04:25Z 2010-05-23T15:04:25Z

The Coast Guard recommends to place two (2) working phone# on your equipment!! This will help find you to verify if you are OK and return recovered equipment (e.g. kiteboards) http://www.uscgsanfrancisco.com/go/doc/823/482767/ To facilitate the return of your property I also recommend adding your email address.

Martin Hubert 2010-05-23T15:04:25Z Martin Hubert 2010-03-15T04:45:40Z 2010-03-15T04:45:40Z

http://www.mauikiteboardingassociation.com/kiteboarding_right-of-way_rules.html [url=http://www.mauikiteboardingassociation.com/kiteboarding_right-of-way_rules.html]Right Of Way [/url] you need to kwon it. check it out and use it as a reference if you are unsure print it and put it in your kite bag :D:)

Martin Hubert 2010-03-15T04:45:40Z Tobias Patella 2009-07-30T17:05:01Z 2009-07-30T17:05:01Z

[url=http://img65.imageshack.us/i/picture1gij.png/][img]http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/9031/picture1gij.th.png[/img][/url] Aug.8th event calender for the Kite Challenge. All events will be held on the Granada ramp at Ocean Blvd. in Belmont Shore Join us for a day of fun, and invite your friends and family. Circle this date because there are going to be lots of activities: 1) Kite Challenge. At 2 P.M (or when the wind comes up) we will hold our jumping and big air tricks exhibition. This event is all about having fun. Depending on the number of entrants we will have a women’s class, novice class (less than 2 years), old guys class(over 40), old school (big air, board offs, etc.) and an open class (PROS). Entry is open to all. To compete register by emailing Jim (e-address below). Bring your chairs and sunblock too. There’s a possible stand-up paddle board race & windsurfing demo in the works 2) Raffle prizes. At approximately 4:30 we will hold our raffle. All proceeds go to the SCKA. The top prize is four days accomodation in La Ventana, that includes kite lessons; additional prizes include a complete lesson package for two, a DaKine harness, DVD’s, t-shirts, hats, magazines, wine, gift certificates, stand-up paddle board lessons and a motorcycle ride with Klaus. Tickets will be available all day for 1$ each, 100 for $100, or anything in between. 3) Kiters BBQ. At 5 P.M. Alfredo’s restaurant will open their doors to kiters that want to hang out after the event. Alfredo’s will be serving either steak or chicken, corn, salad, chips and salsa. They will have a huge video screen showing fantastic kite boarding videos. The party will last until 9 P.M. The BBQ is $25 each. Your dinner ticket also includes 5 raffle tickets. A limited number of tickets are available so reserve yours today. To register for the kite challenge, to make your BBQ reservations or for more information contact Jim Corbett, email jim.corbett01@gmail.com *Times are approximate depending on wind condetions*

Tobias Patella 2009-07-30T17:05:01Z Martin Hubert 2009-05-17T16:29:16Z 2009-05-17T16:29:16Z

Southern California Kiteboarding Association (SCKA) Safety & Skills Clinic Date: May 30 (Saturday) Location: Belmont Shore Long Beach, California (by the Laverne Parking Lot) Cost: Free. Members of SCKA and local instructors will donate their time and knowledge to make kiting safer for everyone. Requirement: This is not for teaching beginners how to kite. You must have taken at least a water lesson and know how to rig your own equipment, can comfortably fly your kite. For the on water skills clinics, you must be able to ride in both directions and have excellent kite control. 12:00-1:00 Sign up, pick up handouts for beach rules and guidelines. Clinic participants please rig up your kites and have your gear ready. We will have kiting safety equipment on display courtesy of Kitesurfari. 1:00-4:00 We will group the kiters based on skill and experience and each group will have an instructor. The groups will rotate through all of the stations to learn about the various topics. We will limit the number of people in each group, so it is first come first serve. Please be on time! Clinic A, Wind/water/kite selection considerations and kiting rules and guidelines: Learn about the typical weather conditions in So Cal and what to watch out for. Also learn about wind strength, kite size, wind directions, and when you should not go out. Will go over the Belmont kiting rules and how to kite in crowded places. Clinic B, Gear inspection and safety system deployment: Learn how to inspect and maintain your equipment to prevent problems. Learn what to do in case of equipment failure. Learn how the safety system works on your kite & bar and how to activate them. Practice letting go of the bar and activating your safety. Also test your quick releases under load to make sure they work. Layout your bar/lines and have your harness ready for this clinic. Clinic C, Land simulation of water self rescue: Learn how to depower your downed kite, wrap up your lines and work your way to your kite and use it to pull you back to shore. Clinic D, Skills workshop (some will depend on the wind condition): This workshop will be tailored to the skill level of the group and each group can decide on which skills they would like to work on. Options are kite flying, self launch, self landing, body dragging upwind, proper stance, board edging, going up wind, transition, load & pop and jumping. Have your equipment ready to go.

Martin Hubert 2009-05-17T16:29:16Z Martin Hubert 2008-09-09T21:40:29Z 2008-09-09T21:40:29Z

Southern California Kiteboarding Association (SCKA) Safety & Skills Clinic Date: September 27, 2008 (Saturday) Location: Belmont Shores Long Beach, California (by the La Vern Parking Lot) Cost: Free. Members of SCKA and local instructors will donate their time and knowledge to make kiting safer for everyone. Requirement: This is not for teaching beginners how to kite. You must have taken at least a water lesson and know how to rig your own equipment, can comfortably fly your kite. For the on water skills clinics, you must be able to ride in both directions and have excellent kite control. 1:00-1:30 Sign up. Clinic participants please rig up your kites and have your gear ready. 1:00-3:30 Sign up for SCKA membership, pick up handouts for beach rules and guidelines. Also provide comment on the proposed Belmont Kite Zone Sign. 2:00-5:00 Clinics are 45 minutes each offered 4 times starting (2:00, 2:45, 3:30 & 4:15). You can rotate through the various clinics. Clinic A, Kiting skills on the water (wind permitting): You must be able to ride in both directions and have excellent kite control skills to be in this clinic. We will break into smaller groups and work on 2-3 of the following skills (determined by participant’s request). Body dragging upwind, proper stance, board edging, going up wind, transition, load & pop and jumping. Have all your kite rigged and be suited up to go in the water to practice. Clinic B, Land simulation of water self rescue: Learn how to depower your downed kite, wrap up your lines and work your way to your kite and use it to pull you back to shore. Clinic C, Wind/water/kite selection considerations and kiting rules and guidelines: Learn about the typical weather conditions in So Cal and what to watch out for. Also learn about wind strength, kite size, wind directions, and when you should not go out. Will go over the kiting rules and how to kite in crowded places. Clinic D, Gear inspection and safety system deployment: Learn how to inspect and maintain your equipment to prevent problems. Learn what to do in case of equipment failure. Learn how the safety system works on your kite & bar and how to activate them. Practice letting go of the bar and activating your safety. Also test your quick releases under load to make sure they work. Layout your bar/lines and have your harness ready for this clinic.

Martin Hubert 2008-09-09T21:40:29Z Martin Hubert 2008-08-11T22:39:38Z 2008-08-11T22:39:38Z

new launch area as of 8/8/2008 !!! between 17 - 19th street now we have more room for error before hitting Bolsa Chica statebeach and it's less upwind to the break wall to :)

Martin Hubert 2008-08-11T22:39:38Z Martin Hubert 2008-06-16T16:22:59Z 2008-06-16T16:22:59Z

There are new regulations for Sunset Beach, please read our updated site for all details: [url=http://new.scka.org/kitespots/sunset]http://new.scka.org/kitespots/sunset[/url]

Martin Hubert 2008-06-16T16:22:59Z Martin Hubert 2008-04-14T04:41:41Z 2008-04-14T04:41:41Z

Swap Meet will be held prior to the Safety Clinic from 10:00am-12:00pm. This event will be the responsibility of the buyers and sellers only, while SCKA will provide price tags, markers, and drinks. Remember, the best deals are the ones that disappear first! Kites ETC. has generously alowed us to do this swapmeet using their license. B)

Martin Hubert 2008-04-14T04:41:41Z Martin Hubert 2008-04-05T23:07:28Z 2008-04-05T23:07:28Z

Picture from last years clinic [img]http://www.nearfield.com/~dan/sports/kitesurf/SCKA/class1/k2512a.jpg[/img] Clinic A (Body Draging): [img]http://www.nearfield.com/~dan/sports/kitesurf/SCKA/class1/k2548a.jpg[/img] Clinic B (Simulation of Water Selfrescue): [img]http://www.nearfield.com/~dan/sports/kitesurf/SCKA/class1/k2531a.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.nearfield.com/~dan/sports/kitesurf/SCKA/class1/k2538a.jpg[/img] Clinic C (Wind/water/kite selection considerations and kiting rules and guidelines): [img]http://www.nearfield.com/~dan/sports/kitesurf/SCKA/class1/k2563a.jpg[/img] Clinic D (Gear inspection and safety system deploy): [img]http://www.nearfield.com/~dan/sports/kitesurf/SCKA/class1/k2553a.jpg[/img] So now let's see what kind of turn out we can get this year See you at the 10th of May

Martin Hubert 2008-04-05T23:07:28Z Martin Hubert 2008-04-05T22:17:00Z 2008-04-05T22:17:00Z

[color=#FD0000][/color][color=#FD0303][/color][size=7][b]Southern California Kiteboarding Association (SCKA) Safety Clinic -- May 10th 2008[/b][/size] [b]Get ready for the seaon[/b] [b]Date: [/b] May 10, 2008 [b]Location:[/b] Belmont Shores Long Beach, California (by the La Vern Parking Lot) [b]Cost:[/b] Free. Members of SCKA and local instructors will donate their time and knowledge to make kiting safer for everyone. [b]Requirement: [/b] This is not for teaching beginners how to kite. Must have taken at least a water lesson and know how to rig your own equipment, can comfortably fly your kite. 1:00-1:30 Setup tables, EZ ups, signs and equipment for the various clinics. Clinic participants please rig up your kites and have your gear ready. 1:30-3:30 Sign up for SCKA membership, pick up handouts for beach rules and guidelines. 2:00-5:00 Safety clinics 45 minutes each offered 4 times starting (2:00, 2:45, 3:30 & 4:15). You can rotate through all 4 clinics. [b]Clinic A[/b], Body dragging: Learn how to body drag upwind to retrieve your board, so you can get rid of your board leash. Have all your equipment rigged and be suited up to go in the water to practice. [b]Clinic B,[/b] Land simulation of water self rescue: Learn how to depower your downed kite, wrap up your lines and work your way to your kite and use it to pull you back to shore. [b]Clinic C,[/b] Wind/water/kite selection considerations and kiting rules and guidelines: Learn about the typical weather conditions in So Cal and what to watch out for. Also learn about wind strength, kite size, wind directions, and when you should not go out. Will go over the kiting rules and how to kite in crowded places. [b]Clinic D,[/b] Gear inspection and safety system deployment: Learn how to inspect and maintain your equipment to prevent problems. Learn what to do in case of equipment failure. Learn how the safety system works on your kite & bar and how to activate them. Practice letting go of the bar and activating your safety. Also test your quick releases under load to make sure they work. Layout your bar/lines and have your harness ready for this clinic. Download the fllyer and advertise the event where ever possible !!!!

Martin Hubert 2008-04-05T22:17:00Z Martin Hubert 2007-11-16T22:56:23Z 2007-11-16T22:56:23Z

[color=#FF0000][/color][color=#FF0000][/color][center][b][size=7][color=#36AE2F]SCKA Winter Kiteboarding Trip To La Ventana, Mexico[/color][/size][/b][/center] [size=6][center][b][color=#FD0612]Jan 23 2008 to Jan 28 2008[/color][/b] [/center] [/size] [b]All filled up -- we'll keep you posted on how it goes[/b] This will give us 5 and a half days of kiting (wind permitting). We have reserved a house right on the beach and here is the link to pictures [url=http://vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/1814.html]http://vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/1814.html[/url] The cost for lodging, breakfast and box lunch is about $70 per night (2 to a room), and we are staying 5 nights Alaska Airlines has direct flight from LAX to La Paz for $368 round trip [url=http://www.alaskaair.com]http://www.alaskaair.com[/url] The flights are on Mon, Wed and Sat. We will get rental cars and carpool from the airport to La Ventana (about 45 minutes) and split the cost. Kiteboarder magazine will host a kite race and kite demo. Here is the link to the info: [url=http://forums.ikitesurf.com/viewtopic.php?t=9449]http://forums.ikitesurf.com/viewtopic.php?t=9449[/url] We will have one instructor with us Carter Thomas and he is available to teach, and please communicate with him directly for his fees: [url=mailto:iridemx@hotmail.com]iridemx@hotmail.com[/url] Please contact Francis Hu [url=mailto:fhu@performancecomposites.com]fhu@performancecomposites.com[/url] if you are interested in going. Space is limited so it is first come first serve and you will need to pay $350 deposit to secure your spot.[code][/code][color=#FF0000][/color] All spots are filled -- note that Alaska has a special which would get you down there for 358 leaving on Wednesday.

Martin Hubert 2007-11-16T22:56:23Z Martin Hubert 2007-10-28T04:38:07Z 2007-10-28T04:38:07Z

We had a good turn out of sellers and a bunch of decent deals. More buyers would have made the day complete. Even Litewave Dave stopped by to and showed us his new production surfboards

Martin Hubert 2007-10-28T04:38:07Z Martin Hubert 2007-10-21T02:05:57Z 2007-10-21T02:05:57Z

Let's get together on Saturday October 27th at 9am and see what we can sell each other. Just as an unofficial, friendly get together. See you there :)

Martin Hubert 2007-10-21T02:05:57Z Martin Hubert 2007-10-11T17:18:29Z 2007-10-11T17:18:29Z

[font=Tahoma]Please NOTE that this the BETA version of the new SCKA site -- we have some remaining issues (mostly formatting [most noticable in IE6]) we are in the process of figuring out. We sincerely hope you enjoy the new features such as the forum w/ RSS feed and the Wiki.:) The old site can be accessed via [url=http://scka.org/index_old.html]http://scka.org/index_old.html[/url] [/font]

Martin Hubert 2007-10-11T17:18:29Z