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Well the locals tell us it isn't as warm as usual, but we aren't complaining. The temp only dropped to about 18 last night which was a very pleasant change from our camping trip up the coast.

The accommodation has been sorted and everyone has settled in. They hardly had their feet on the ground before hitting the water yesterday. 

We are staying just across the road from the rigging area at Yorkey's Knob in some very nice apartments. The wind forecast has been updated and looking good over the next few days. The crew are just going through their safety briefing and learning how to pack down and self rescue while we wait for the wind this morning, which has just started blowing the trees overhead.

Every year as a small business we get asked to donate to loads and loads & it seems an ever increasing list of loads of charities. 

Now we have sponsored many of them over the years, but a lot of the money donated goes to administration costs for these charitable organisations and we have been thinking (I know dangerous but) there must be a better way.  

So, we would like to offer a local young person (under 18) the opportunity to learn to kitesurf FREE, along with a FREE used set up. Application is open to anyone aged between 15-18 years.

All nominations need to be by the nominee (the young person themselves). Submissions can be a video, audio, in writing or in person (instore). Tell us why you want to learn to kitesurf, what other sports you enjoy, what you like or don't like about school and anything else you think we should know.

Nominations close 30th March 2015   

Extended until the end of April School Holidays

21-22nd February at Elliot Heads

Join in for this two day progression clinic, FREE to all girls with their own gear. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or looking to learn unstrapped or unhooked riding, there is something for everyone.

The camp will start at 10.30am Saturday & finish up 5pm Sunday. BYO tent or book other accommodation. Call us in the shop on 0754556677 if you need more details. 

Light wind & high wind options are catered for. See you there.

George has recently been testing the new Foil Board from Liquid Force. It certainly has awesome upwind ability and seems to work well on a variety of kite sizes. He is mastering the technique and will be offering lessons or running a clinic later in the season.

The skim fish board is easily detached and makes a great alternative for light wind or unstrapped riding progression and many intermediate riders have found it quite easy to use.

For more information - check out this onlilne brochure from Liquid Force

Join in or show your support for female kiters all over the world.

Visit KB4girls to find out how you can participate.

KB4girls Sunshine Coast will be hosting an event on Sunday 7th December. Check out the event details on Facebook

Events will include at safety clinic, come n try and a downwinder session.

Our dealer meeting wasn't all work and no play. BEST took us out to the Reef north of Port Douglas with Brett from Windswell. We enjoyed a great tour, a little kite session at Undine Sand Caye and a very adventurous return boat trip. Check out this little video.

Click to play Video on Youtube.

We are pleased to announce that the Noosa Council has once again approved our application to teach kitesurfing and take tours in the Noosa Area. 

Thanks very much to all our valued customers, business partners and supporters who have helped us secure the permit. Your continued respect for other beach users, kitesurfing safety and the local surf life saving clubs has been instrumental in both our applications success and the continued beach access enjoyed by the local kitesurfing community.

We will be hosting a number of FREE safety & self launching clinics again this coming season, so stay tuned for updates on the website, via Facebook or the email newsletter. If you don't currently utilise one of these options, then please call us for details on 07 54556677 or email us

George and Fiona are back on deck full-time after a number of dealer meetings over the past month. There are some exciting products coming in 2015 and we are well under way with our ordering. BEST kiteboarding look like coming back into the Australian market with some quality products in the coming season. Their twin tip boards were a great surprise at the Cairns dealer meeting and we will be stocking a number of models. The Kahoona is still a fantastic entry level kite and the new TS certainly ticks all the boxes for the RPM/Dice style of kite which is so popular here on the Sunny Coast.

North & Fanatic continue to provide top quality products. With the addition of a new light wind kite in 2015, their line up looks like continuing to dominate next season. The Dice was a sweet ride and the new 4 line safety system makes all the 4 line kites in the North line up suitable for even novice riders. As soon as we are given the okay to release images, we will post some up to date info for everyone.

We were unable to attend the Liquid Force Dealer meeting, however some really interesting additions will be heading into the 2015 season including a single strut light wind kite & affordable foil board.