XWaters - RickI Blog Updates
 

XWaters is a large and diverse international Internet community of people into watersports. It deals with things like kiting, windsurfing, surfing, sailing, traveling and more. There is also information on destinations/beaches, sports shows, watersports businesses worldwide. I have a blog there largely devoted to kiting content with articles on SUP and other areas. They even have an association page devoted to the FKA. You can see a thumbnail sketch of articles there with links to to full content and images on XWaters in this thread.

Here's to great times on the water!!!


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Here is the first article I blogged on the site:

It is about a dramatic standup paddle boarder rescue of two surfers washed over a mile offshore by tidal rips into the Red Triangle (sharky waters) in cold December conditions in Northern California.

"Standup Paddleboarding To The Rescue
Here is a case of a standup paddle surfer helping a pair of surfers.

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Watermen help others within our abilities, it is what we do, regardless of what we're on out there."

Continued at: http://xwaters.com/blogs/topic/stand...-surfers-saved

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The next was on the 2011 Surf Expo. This was the only write up that I did on this show. I took a close look at standup paddleboarding gear, some unusual water toys, great new innovations from GoPro with some interesting visuals.


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"Surf Expo is a large international water sports and apparel trade show held twice each year in Orlando, Florida in the USA. It provides an opportunity for manufacturers/distributers to connect with retailers and show off merchandise available for this year. "

Continued at:
http://xwaters.com/blogs/topic/2011-...rts-trade-show



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Next a short look at:

"Wildlife Aquatic → Portuguese Man-Of-War Invade SE Florida! "

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We had a TON of Portuguese man-o-war flood are waters and beaches for several weeks this year. This is a look at that phenomena and other related considerations.

Continued at:
http://xwaters.com/blogs/topic/portu...ade-se-florida



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Many kiters have a season, particularly in higher latitudes. The season is currently cranking up for folks in the northern hemisphere
in lots of places. Been off the water for a while? Here are some suggestions for things to do before heading back out to hit it hard kiting
for another season. Good winds!


Check it out at:

http://xwaters.com/blogs/topic/kites...season-is-back


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