Globe, it is not about enforcing a right of way rule - I totally agree that we should all be more defensive. However, the " rules of the water" ( let's call them that) are in place so that we know what we SHOULD be doing if we are in control of our craft, and to prevent the uncertainty as to who ...

if you are experienced it is your fault for not avoiding the newbie.bottom line.Screw the right of way.

Agree. Sadly for others on the water (I suppose) I rarely pay any attention to "right of way rules" - that said I've never really had an issue in over a decade of riding because as an ...

My expert opinion:

If you're out kiting and presumably out there to have fun you need to relax. I don't care who has the right away shit happens. If you damage someone elses kite then you should be offering to repair it.

I just don't for the life of me understand people that get agro on the water ...

Is there a 20km downwinder race for kiteboarding?!

Alberni to Nitinat is pretty rough right now. I haven't seen it this bad in a while.

These new kites are fantastic! I can't believe the 12m - it loops like an 8 and I know you hear that a lot but I don't often make that kind of claim myself. Pick one up I guarantee you won't be disappointed!
Well done Ocean Rodeo!

I was hoping there was beer involved Ned!
This isn't the kind of "celebration" I'm used to.

I'd be surprised if you can't find something for $20 a night at mui ne. I was there a few years ago and was paying $17 a night for a nice place with a pool on the beach - about 1km down the road from the main kiting area. Awesome place for downwinders too.

maybe this is why i haven't been kiting this last month?...
just not really interesting me right now...

A Medium in Black sounds good thanks.
Todd

I actually almost prefer this one visually - shots from around vic and van and the island this past year.
https://vimeo.com/39094630

Haha Thanks. Glad you liked it. Yeah I learned a lot on this one - what to do as well as what not to do...

Anyway filters: nothing unusual on camera, ND filters occasionally, CPL often, but not always. Most of the editing was done in post using after effects and then premiere.

Soundtrack... i can ...

I'm very sorry to hear this tragic news - he was an incredible guy keeping such good spirits all the way through - and a talented sailor from what I gather. I lost my mother to cancer last year, its incredibly difficult losing a loved one, I know what you're going through. stay close to friends and ...

I learned a thing or two there.
Thanks for the chopping link.

Got some amazing footage at tofino yesterday with my main cam, threw the sd card into my gopro and then proceeded to drop my gopro in the middle of cox bay. thats gopro #2... sad day, epic conditions though.