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Eye of the BVI Kite Jam 2010
by Just Kite It
posted February 16, 2010 at 3:21pm

Tortola, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS – Not all archipelagos are created equal. True, specially when you have Sir Richard Branson as a resident owner in one of the islands! BVI, an archipelago of some 60 idyllic islands, islets and cays in the North Eastern...more

Missed Maverick's this weekend? Here's a report from the world's biggest wave contest!
by Karen Kefauver: Travel Journal
posted February 16, 2010 at 11:34am

Where in the world are the biggest waves? Surfers claim some of the biggest waves ever rolled through Northern California's Pillar Point area on Saturday, February 13, 2010, the day that an elite group of surfers decided to hold the infamous Maverick's...more

Beyond Palin’s Backyard – Jerome Josserand’s Kamchatka
by Just Kite It
posted February 15, 2010 at 9:01pm

by: Jessica Valenzuela The Ripping It feature is dedicated to the pro-athletes of the kiting community or those aspiring to be pro-athletes. We’d love to feature you! Contact us. < p> Jerome Josserand, Free Ride World Champion, photo courtesy ...more

Black Pearl Ladies Skate
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted February 15, 2010 at 11:50am

Click the cover to read the full article! ...more

Marisa Dal Santo and Elissa Steamer ‘Strange World’
by SkaterGirl
posted February 15, 2010 at 11:26am

For those of you who haven’t seen it yet. Marisa’s part from new Zero video ‘Strange World’ : and Elissa’s part on 0:40 , enjoy! Related posts:Strange World Elissa Steamer and Jamie Reyes – Slap Magazine Elissa Steamer Inteview (New York...more

More Ladies of Freestyle
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted February 14, 2010 at 1:55pm

Another video from Japan. Another ripping lady. Getting Stoked Yet! ...more

Catch the Mavericks surf contest live on Ustream
by Westbound Boarder
posted February 13, 2010 at 12:46pm

Weather forecast? Freezing. Swell? EPIC!!! The Mavericks Surf Contest, presented by Sony Ericsson, will be going on throughout the day today near Half Moon Bay, CA, and in case you can’t catch the action live … no worries! Ustream (one of my c...more

Skate chick wins respect
by SkaterGirl
posted February 12, 2010 at 5:50pm

AIR TIME: Nikki Miller, 16, shows off some of her tricks at the Blenheim Skate Park. Beating the boys at tricks earns Blenheim skateboarding teen and regional women’s champion Nikki Miller kudos down at the skate park. “Since the chick that skat...more

Soon My Love, Kiting Nitinaht Lake, BC
by Just Kite It
posted February 12, 2010 at 12:16pm

by: Jessica Valenzuela; travel vignette from up and coming pro-kiter Dominique Granger Nitinaht Lake, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada photo courtesy, Dominique Granger When a kite spot has distinct reliable thermal wind it immediately is ...more

Marissa dal Santo in Skateboard Mag
by SkaterGirl
posted February 11, 2010 at 6:57pm

Even more coverage for Marissa with an 6 page interview in The Skateboard Mag #72 Related posts:Marissa coverage Skateboard charm Swedish Skateboard Awards ...more

ASP World Tour 2010 Season ready to kickoff in Australia
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted February 11, 2010 at 12:25pm

Were you holding your breath? The ASP Tour is back, with rookie vengeance, with the ROXY PRO running February 27th to March 10th at the southern end of the Gold Coast. The first swell of the season has arrived in perfect time to help reform the sandbank...more

Amelia’s Got A New Board!
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted February 11, 2010 at 11:51am

Get Some Here ...more

Another Damn Am Award
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted February 9, 2010 at 9:04pm

Lacey Baker won an award again this year at the Damn Am Awards. Last year her title was, ‘Skates Like A Dude’ and this year she won ‘My Hardflip Is Better Than Yours’ Congrats! ...more

Laura Enever, Tyler Wright face off at Roxy Pro Trials
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted February 9, 2010 at 6:37pm

The upcoming Roxy Pro Trials will boast two newly crowned world champions Laura Enever (North Narrabeen, Aus) and Tyler Wright (Lennox Head, Aus) both out to secure the lone wildcard into the season-opening Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Women...more

Florida Bowlriders Cup Flyer
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted February 9, 2010 at 10:53am

All the info you need now is here and any new info will be posted. We are looking for at least 15 girls to compete to keep this series going for the ladies! ...more

Susi Mai at the Core Slider Jam
by Just Kite It
posted February 8, 2010 at 4:08pm

by: Susi Mai Uber cool when one of the most recognizable professional women athletes of kiting-dom pens a post. In between her very hectic travel schedule Susi Mai shares the experience at the recently concluded Core Slider Jam 2010 in Woodman’s Poin...more

Poseiden gets ESPN coverage!
by SkaterGirl
posted February 8, 2010 at 3:50pm

Click here to view the embedded video. Poseiden skate team profile on ESPN! Related posts:Laira Burkhart 07-09 Freestyle Girls Showcase 2009 Lacey Baker Coverage ...more

ASP Junior World Tour Inauguration
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted February 8, 2010 at 3:41pm

As the ASP World Junior Championships come to a close, so starts the ASP World Junior TOur (WJT) which increases visibility of young surfers as they compete and work their way towards becoming full-time professionals. “The WJT provides additional...more

Ripping It: Dominique Granger
by Just Kite It
posted February 8, 2010 at 11:35am

by: Jessica Valenzuela The Ripping It feature section is dedicated to the pro-athletes of the kiting community or those aspiring to be pro-athletes. We’d love to feature you! Contact us. Dominique Granger, pro-kiting athlete It is not surprising ...more

Going Pro: Recipe for UnKitemares
by Just Kite It
posted February 7, 2010 at 2:03pm

by: Claire Lutz Just catching up on my Going Pro posts? No worries, you can read about my first time on the board and my first post about my decision to go pro. No mare This week, I want to share a little bit about kitemares. What is a kitemare? Kiti...more

World Championship Freestyle Skateboarding
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted February 7, 2010 at 2:03pm

Save the date. This September 18-19th in Philly will be the World Championship of Freestyle and they are calling all ladies. There will be a Girls Division, so go and represent. You don’t have to be a freestyle master to compete. This is a flatland...more

2010 Cablewakeboard.com National Points Chase
by WakeGirls Blog
posted February 6, 2010 at 10:27pm

CableWakeboard.com is inviting every park in the nation to be part of the 2010 National Points Chase. Seven U.S. Parks (McCormicks, TSR, KCW, Mawi, Wake Nation, Revolution and Wake Sport Ranch) have already committed to being part of the series of events ...more

How to avoid shark attacks
by Just Kite It
posted February 4, 2010 at 3:11pm

Intro by: Jessica Valenzuela; Written by: Matthew G. Sexton We requested Matthew, an avid kiteboarder, waterman and owner of a kiteboarding school in St. Petersburg, Florida to help offer insight on shark attacks and what you need to know to avoid this...more

Swami's Surf Competition
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted February 4, 2010 at 12:20pm

by : Jenna Goldberg Linda Benson Defends Women’s World Longboard Competition at Town Hall "Swami's is a world-class wave, arguably the best wave in the area; a truly perfect venue for a world championship" Linda Benson A town hall meeting was held...more

Ride On, Child of the Wind
by Just Kite It
posted February 3, 2010 at 8:03pm

by: Jessica Valenzuela; travel vignettes from Bjorn Mystic of Knokke-Heist, Belgium Facebook planet. Yes, that is how Bjorn and I met way back in July 2009 when I sent an SOS message to any kiter who cared to listen to a newbie kiter. He’s seen me pr...more

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