The sport, in which you strap on a 30-foot kite and skim across the waves, is about to make its Olympic debut. Here’s where non-Olympians can give it a try. By Nora Walsh Some adrenaline-thirsty ...

Nestled in the scenic Columbia River Gorge, Hood River, Oregon, is a premier destination for kiteboarding enthusiasts. Known for its consistent winds and stunning landscapes, the Gorge offers an ideal ...

When it comes to extreme sports, Joshua Ossinger will be the first to tell you that he is an adrenaline junkie. Having grown up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and relocated to Seattle, he developed a ...

It turns out flying a kite isn't always as easy as it sounds. On a recent visit to the Valley Isle, I joined Paul Franco from the Kiteboarding School of Maui (KSM) for a three-hour introductory ...

On most days, you can catch Carlsbad-turned-Pacific-Beach local Jeff Raney teaching art classes at Pinot’s Palette in Liberty Station, but on days when wind speeds reach 15 mph or more, you can find ...

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Fully insured, licensed facility at Jebel Ali Golf Resort in Dubai has an enclosed bay with ideal flat ocean conditions safe for beginners DUBAI A new kiteboarding school has just been launched in ...

FROM shore, David flashed a thumbs up: the signal for me to go ahead. I pulled down on the control bar attached to the harness on my waist, and the 20-foot-wide kite emblazoned with a dragon arced ...

Some adrenaline-thirsty travelers pursue fresh powder, and some seek the perfect surf break. Others strap themselves to a 30-foot kite and skim across the waves, looking for a chance to catch a little ...