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Waterstarting

When attempting to get up on your board, point the board slightly downwind (about 45 degrees) instead of perpendicular to the wind. By pointing the board slightly downwind, you are flattening the board on the water, allowing it to plane easier.

Many beginners make the mistake of trying to edge the board too quickly while they "send" the kite to get up. This only makes resistance against the water and the power of the kite, making it very difficult to get out of the water. Don't edge the board while you're starting from the water. Get planing, then re-set your edge and point the board upwind.

Anne Guimond
Moncton, NB

"I would like to share this passion with every women I meet. I had to chance to learn to kiteboard in June 2007 at the Wind and Kite School in NB Canada and since my first body dragging session, I have been hooked. I have been trying to explain to other women what it feel like to kite and I can`t even put it in words, to me it feel like I am flying... I am so hooked that I will rearrange my work day to allow me to kite in case they call for a windy day!! I have seen myself kite in very nice warm conditions and also very cold conditions... For women who live in parts of the world were you have 4 seasons this sport can allow to kite in the water and in the snow as well!! Spread the good news about kiting!!"