Tag Archives: kitesurfing

My Best De-Docking Yet!

Posted on July 11, 2019 by anniedike

Man am I proud to tell this story.  You all know what a stupidly frightening part of cruising docking has been for me. I’ve shared many times on this platform my worst fears in cruising.  Number one has to be hurricanes—the sickening feeling that everything … Continue reading →

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BV14: 3 Kinds of Wind – Sailing, Kiting & Silking – at Treasure Cay

Posted on May 19, 2018 by anniedike

What’s that old saying?  There are only three types of wind: too much, too little, or in the wrong direction.  While that is fairly true, thankfully, for us, no matter what speed or direction, we can usually bust out one … Continue reading →

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BV13: Great Kiting at Great Guana Cay

Posted on May 3, 2018 by anniedike

Winds of 25 plus!  Crazy moments with party-people all 25 and under!  Eddie the nipping Nippers cat.  Bucketlusters, kite-surfers, Vladimir Platypus (my winter, wet-suit alter-kite ego) and “Bahamas Boys” looking for some cheebah?  Or bitcoin crypto … I believe they’re … Continue reading →

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BV11: Fly Like an Eagle at Manjack Cay

Posted on April 12, 2018 by anniedike

Like wet silk perhaps?  Or running your fingers along the top of a pan of jello?  No, it’s softer than that.  I’m trying to think of how to describe it.  The silky smooth belly of a stingray.  While I’m not … Continue reading →

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BV 7 (VIDEO): Christmas Kiting at Pensacola Cay

Posted on February 22, 2018 by anniedike

I mean, with the name “Pensacola,” we had to at least stop and see.  And then we decided December 25th it shall be!  Merry Christmas in blog time followers!  I hope you all are enjoying our Bahamas Voyage vicariously.  Fun … Continue reading →

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#15: Wakeboard School – The Lesson

Posted on October 14, 2015 by anniedike

Pack your bags, kids.  It’s time to go to wakeboard school!  Watch as Video Annie tries to learn a few new tricks on the water and pretty much eats it, time and again.  Wipeouts are always entertaining.  Enjoy! Thanks to … Continue reading →

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#9: Getting All MacGyver With It

Posted on September 23, 2015 by anniedike

“Hand me some sports bag mesh and a pair of scissors.”  You know I love getting all MacGyver with it.  The kite!  She’s a-fixed.  Had to build an entirely new valve to trap the ball.  Kind of cool.  Our kites … Continue reading →

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#8: A Rubberband-Weld Job on the Kite?

Posted on September 18, 2015 by anniedike

Much like the gear on the boat, kites sometimes fail and you have to get a little creative in rigging up the fix.  “Hand me that duct tape!”  We’ll see if Annie’s redneck fix can save the day.  Enjoy!   … Continue reading →

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#2: Who’s Flying That Kite?

Posted on August 28, 2015 by anniedike

First kiting video!  I love this one.  A little pink panther mystery for you.  Someone got brave enough to fly the kite in one hand and hold the GoPro in the other.  Pretty ballsy.  Who’s the hero?  Find out!   … Continue reading →

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