ANOTHER HUGE KITE REPAIR FROM THE BIG ISLAND

Oh, sorry Mike, not another one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Some Recent Carnage

Well, this last month has been sorta a record of carnage,so many huge kite repairs! But Mike from the Big Island gets the prize for most damaged kite, (probably most damaged kite EVER), take a look at this one, his brand new kite!!!:

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Girls Only Butterfly Effect Maui KIteboarding Lessons Week

Butterfly Effect Aloha Waterwomen and Maui Kiteboarding Lessons present an all girls, all week, fun

Maui Kiteboarding Lesson Week

Aloha Waterwomen Vacation (KITESURF) $2,199

The Aloha Waterwomen Clinic taught by Shawna Cropas (of the Aloha Maui Windsurfing Clinics) and Tatiana Howard (of the Butterfly Effect) has teamed up with professional kitesurf instructor, Karen Lang, to create a unique women’s only instructional event the week prior to the Maui Butterfly Effect.

The combination of this team of gifted coaches will promote an exchange of knowledge and love for water sports and ocean living through instruction and participation.

This special holiday package includes 7 nights shared lodging with your own bed within a private home on the Northshore, use of all kitesurf gear during instructional time and 7-day kiteboard rental Vela Maui, fun full days with kitesurf coaching in both group and personalized sessions, plus happy hour events and evening entertainment with your hosts and guides on Maui. In addition, we'll provide access to transportation with a shared vans to explore the island during the week.

Aloha Waterwomen (CLINIC ONLY - KITESURF) $1,199

Clinic-only includes use of all kitesurf gear during instructional time and 7-day kiteboard rental Vela Maui, fun full days with kitesurf coaching in both group and personalized sessions, plus happy hour events and evening entertainment with your hosts and guides on Maui.

For more info or to sign up please see: Vela Ladies Kitesurf Page 
or call Karen 808 283 6519

Kitesurfers will attempt Guinness World Record

World kitesurfers have been called for a challenging record attempt. "Kitesurfers United Maui 2012" will be trying to set a Guinness World Record. The idea is simple.
Maui is an ideal kitesurfing spot with steady winds, calm water and warm temperatures. The organization is aiming to setup the largest kiteboarding event ever held, in order to assist the IKA's Olympic commission in their effort to get Kitesurfing into the Olympics. Full Story

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