The Global Kiter Foundation (GKF) has completed a workshop to introduce kiteboarding to people with physical disabilities, in Vravrona, in Greece. A beach clean up was also held in conjunction.
Six people with a physical disability were introduced to the sport, learning the principles of wind, and how to manage the kite according to speed and direction. The workshop lasted for three hours and the participants all got to … More
Call it a need for speed. For some sailors, breaking water speed records is more than a hobby — it’s a competitive and dangerous obsession.
New technology has constantly pushed the limits of what’s possible on water, but with every new record set comes another challenger — and in the competitive world of speed sailing, innovation and adaptability are the keys to staying on top.
Here, MainSail takes a look at some of the fastest things on water  … Pictures and more
Bill Parker has conquered the 2011 Ro-Sham Throwdown, in Hood River, Oregon, USA. The popular kiteboarding event experienced a diverse weather pattern during the entire competition. Winter has even said ‘hello’ for a few times.
As always, the 2011 Ro-Sham Throwdown had  … More
“A short movie I edited for an art project on adrenaline”