08 Mar 2008 12:28:38 | Jakob Jelling
As with any sport, sometimes you must travel to different
locations to experience a different cultures take on the hottest
sport around. Current conditions and water depths as well as
different land and water formations make traveling the globe
exciting as you venture out abroad. Different continents and
countries provide new and exciting opportunities to enhance your
KiteSurfing skills. Professionals travel the world wide for
unique opportunities to brave ferocious conditions just to take
to the air over a major body of water. KiteSurfing is no longer
just a one country extreme sport; it is enjoyed around the world
by people of all ages.
Legions of KiteSurfers flock yearly to the most popular hotspots
around the seven continents to watch the pros as well as take to
the air themselves using the fundamentals of KiteSurfing taught
by the local experts. There is no doubt a large cost associated
with going place-to-place, but you can space your trips and plan
them in advance; especially during the colder months to save a
lot of money on airfare during peak travel periods.
Once you have your reservations confirmed pack up your gear and
get psyched, bring your kite and gear and get ready to brave the
wildest waves of the hottest spots around the world. The
following is a listing of some of the most popular hotspots on
each continent. Each location has professional KiteSurf pros
that are willing to teach you the skills you need for about $50
- $ 75 per hour. Depending how good of a surfer you are will
depend on how fast you advance towards taking air.
North America Location: Maui, Hawaii - Considered the Mecca of
KiteSurfing Temperature: 80 degrees and above Best Time: Year
Round Level of Expertise: All levels can learn, however certain
conditions exist that advanced level swimmers should brave the
conditions.
South America Location: Puerto Rico Temperature: 80 degrees and
above Best Time: Year Round Level of Expertise: All levels can
learn.
Africa Location: Cape Town Temperature: 80 degrees and above
Best Time: Year Round Level of Expertise: All levels can learn.
Many events occur in December.
Europe Location: England (United Kingdom) Temperature: Variable
Best Time: Year Round Level of Expertise: All levels can learn.
Asia Location: Thailand - Hua Hin Temperature: Best Time:
November – April (Avoids Rainy Season) Level of Expertise: All
levels can learn, however certain conditions exist from May –
October that creates strong gusty winds spurned from rain and
torrential monsoons.
Australia Location: Wales Temperature: 80 degrees and above Best
Time: Year Round Level of Expertise: All levels can learn.
About Author :
Jakob Jelling is the founder of http://www.kitesurfingnow.com.
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kiteboarding lessons, places to surf and much more!