More Women on the Water

tonia · Since 15 Jun 2005 209 Posts The Gorge Stoked

Love seeing all the gals on the water this weekend!!! Yeah! And what a successful women's Intermediate Clinic on Saturday! We were lucky to escape the busy weekend sandbar to a "secret" undisclosed location somewhere in the Gorge. We had breaking waves and a breakthrough day for three of the seven gals who signed up. For the full story, check out the news piece on WomensKiteboarding.com.

Next clinic is the Women's Weekend at Jetty Island August 11-12, with more details TBA as we get them nailed down. If any gals want more info on this event, please PM me or contact through the wka website here.

In the meantime, check out the pics from Saturday.... and thanks Tom and Jim for boat support!!

KidCorporate · Since 10 Jul 2007 563 Posts Addicted

Even though I'm new to this sport, one thing I gotta say is that just about every chica I see out on the water straight RIPS. It's a nice change from snowboarding and the whole "snowbunny" culture where they're just out there to look cute. I've always said there's no reason girls can't ride as hard as boys, and I'm stoked that holds true in this sport.

mystrygrl · Since 07 Sep 2006 95 Posts PDX/HR - What day is it?

Thanks for a great clinic on Saturday Tonia... so much fun... let's do it every weekend! Definitely a success for WKA. So sorry I had to leave a bit early. Looks like the rest of the day was a blast.

Thanks to Rollo for the boat support, Kodiak for the jet ski support (and the ride back to the Rowena boat ramp)... And what about that tag-team "rock star" combined boat/jet ski rescue they did in front of the barge! very impressive!

thanks again!

Bettyboarder · Mon Jul 30, 07 9:26 pm

Go girls go

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

The weekend was great fun Very Happy

It was nice to meet some new faces. And thanks Tonia for the samwiches.

I took some pictures, but most of them didn't come out very well. I will see if I can post some tomorrow.

Bonetti · Since 29 Apr 2007 411 Posts So. Cal./Oregon Obsessed

I thought it was a girl weekend what was there guys out there for??? Or are they really girls?????

Rollo Tomasi · Since 17 Mar 2005 983 Posts Attractive

All the girls did great.
Clinic: Very Nice!
Thumb's Up

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

Bonetti · Since 29 Apr 2007 411 Posts So. Cal./Oregon Obsessed

Yea plus it was probly too windy for those boys who were out there anyways!!!! So good job on the watercraft I guess????

tonia · Since 15 Jun 2005 209 Posts The Gorge Stoked

Jax · Since 04 Jun 2007 14 Posts Portland, OR New Member

such an awesome day, thanks so much Tonia for all the coaching and Tom and Jim for all the boat support, can't wait to do it again!

And ladies, so awesome to meet you all...hope to see you on the water soon!

tory · Since 08 Apr 2007 14 Posts Hood River, OR New Member

So bummed i missed out! next time for sure! thanx tonia!

JNETTE · Since 02 Feb 2006 149 Posts PORTLAND Stoked

WOW! Looks like a blast! Bummed I didn't know...next time for sure. Is there a next time? I wanna learn tricks from Tonia Cool

. Great pics!!!

windslayer · Since 30 Apr 2007 153 Posts Stoked

That was a VERY windy afternoon, and ALL of the girls kited with ease and confidence!!! I on the other hand had a shit show of a start and almost ended it just as bad!! Although I do believe that I booosted my biggest air and landed it EVER!! Thanks for putting basil on my sandwich Tonia.

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

Here are a couple more photos. Jodi was looking good on the 180 transitions Thumb's Up

Rollo Tomasi · Since 17 Mar 2005 983 Posts Attractive