Top Ten Places in the World to Kiteboard

odyssey · Since 19 Jun 2006 37 Posts Sun Valley, ID

Ok, so we haven't been to all of them, but here's our top ten of the expedition thus far:

http://www.offshoreodysseys.com/blog/

Hope you enjoy!

Cheers to all our friends in the NW!

Gavin

Windian · Since 28 Apr 2008 901 Posts Newport, OR NEWPORT OG

WOW!!

Thanks for sharing your finds around the world in warm and windy places of paradise. You have been doing something similar to the Rip Curl Search, but with kiteboarding. I can't imagine how good some of those places must get with killer waves, steady winds, and uncrowded solitude.

It is easy to get wrapped up in our little world here in the NW, and not realize there is kiteboarding perfection out there waiting for the adventurist willing to put themselves out on the edge.

Way cool to hear that someone is seeking out the unknown. Hats off to you!!

Shocked

kitenaked · Since 19 Sep 2008 70 Posts West Coast

It's right here in northern California....at least during the summer...

Sherman Island.

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2623 Posts The 503 METAL

I liked your article The Price of Discovery in November's Kiteboarder. It so much reminded me of a trip I did from Trinidad to San Diego on a 65' Swan.

It ain't all fun and games...at least not for the captain & crew!

Kraemer · Since 24 Apr 2006 1736 Posts Sky Pilot Unicorn Captain

It's no joke, Gavin is da man. Financed the whole thing, works like a dog;
Never sleeps for more than a few hours at a time; it is a super demanding gig.
Luckily his girl Jody has a great eye to capture the incredible journey.

biggins · Since 19 Jun 2006 31 Posts

Yeah tough gig. I'm sure when he's laying on his death bed he'll be thinking how he wished he'd been working in a small cubicle with no window most of his life at a thankless job instead. Rolling Eyes

Seriously, nice spots though. check out a few in Southern Asia...VERY nice spots.

j

Sella · Thu Sep 23, 10 6:16 am

I'm on Gavin's newsletter chain and his updates usually read like this;

"We about died, I hate customs paperwork, I'm waiting for supplies, but the kiting was the most incredible ever. Enjoy the pics."

It definitely seems Gavin pays his dues to live the life and the boat has been around for awhile so brass balls to the guy for making it happen.

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Awesome reference to have, thanks for all the years of hard research! Thumb's Up

odyssey · Since 19 Jun 2006 37 Posts Sun Valley, ID

Thanks everyone for all the great comments. Super glad you liked the post. I'll try to keep them coming with more cool stuff to keep the kite stoke up. Just found out my sis has been learning the groove at the Jetty with Joaquin! Very cool. Cheers NW crew!