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- Fri May 18, 2018 4:02 pm
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
- Replies: 49
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Wind has started for the season
18-23 knots today! A few kiters out.
The kite school will be open the first week of June so for advanced kiters we will have our rescue service available and for non kiters lessons will be available at that time!
The kite school will be open the first week of June so for advanced kiters we will have our rescue service available and for non kiters lessons will be available at that time!
- Sat Apr 21, 2018 9:10 am
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
- Replies: 49
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Kite Instructure for hire
As the kite school grows in China Creek we will need help to give lessons. We are looking to hire a full time and a part time instructor. Please send your cv to Experience is a must ! We will not accept unexperienced instructors for this location. Thank you!
- Fri Apr 06, 2018 1:28 pm
- Forum: The Rigging Area
- Topic: Girl On A Board Kite School Adds an Upwind Drop off Service
- Replies: 5
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China Creek- the next hot kite spot on Vancouver Island
We have and will continue to ignore any negativity coming from Marty. I am a mother of 2 babies and need to build a community around me for them and myself. The community at China Creek is growing quickly and we are happy to be apart of it. We live and work side by side all of the kite schools in La ...
- Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:25 pm
- Forum: The Rigging Area
- Topic: Girl On A Board Kite School Adds an Upwind Drop off Service
- Replies: 5
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China Creek- the next hot kite spot on Vancouver Island
Looking forward to returning to China Creek Campground in Port Alberni. It will be our third summer kiting and camping there. The wind is as consistent as Nit Nat. Comes up everyday at 1pm till sunset. The webcam in town shows that it shows up at 5, but we can count on it blowing by 1pm in the ...
- Sat Sep 09, 2017 12:32 pm
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
- Replies: 49
- Views: 20786
Wind Summary for the Season- Windy Review
Our kite school has packed up and have started our migration back to La Ventana.
The wind was great this year. We calculate on average 25 days of wind per May, June, July and August.
We can count on the wind starting at 1pm at around 16 knots for a pure thermal.
Often we get storm winds that ...
The wind was great this year. We calculate on average 25 days of wind per May, June, July and August.
We can count on the wind starting at 1pm at around 16 knots for a pure thermal.
Often we get storm winds that ...
- Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:21 am
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
- Replies: 49
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On site report for today
17 knots in the inlet. Its not pulled into shore yet. Looks good for a 12 oclock start.
- Thu Aug 17, 2017 1:30 pm
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
- Replies: 49
- Views: 20786
Thank you
We appreciate all the kiters joining us to make china creek a safe and fun option to kite.
Wind has been good 25 knots all morning then dropped to 18 in the afternoo. Yesturday. Today it was 17 knots when i left this morning at 12
Wind has been good 25 knots all morning then dropped to 18 in the afternoo. Yesturday. Today it was 17 knots when i left this morning at 12
- Fri Aug 04, 2017 10:15 pm
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
- Replies: 49
- Views: 20786
Onsite report for friday
We finally got the wind back. It was here from 3pm till sunset. We expect it to be normal tomorrow and start at 1pm
- Fri Aug 04, 2017 8:06 am
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
- Replies: 49
- Views: 20786
Onsite report
Smoke has cleared. We are hoping the wind will come back today or tomorrow.
Thank you @thankyouforthepastabreaky[/list]
Thank you @thankyouforthepastabreaky[/list]
- Sat Jul 29, 2017 4:40 pm
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
- Replies: 49
- Views: 20786
17 knots
Winds has been good. It started today at 930 and has blown all day. Average 17 knots
- Thu Jul 20, 2017 10:58 am
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: Cabrinha Demo Day july 20th 1to 5 at China Creek Campground
- Replies: 2
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Demo Day is today! 1 to 5 pm in China Creek Port Alberni
Come for a ride on your way to windfest!!
- Wed Jul 19, 2017 10:20 am
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
- Replies: 49
- Views: 20786
Onsite update
Its blowing already 16 to 17 knots and a cold wind. Days like this normally pick up. Im hoping to go out on my 8m today
- Tue Jul 18, 2017 11:32 am
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
- Replies: 49
- Views: 20786
On site report for today
Wind has already started its 16 knots. Its not pulled into shore so we will wait an hour to get out. Early starts usually mean stronger winds. Expect 16 to 20 knots and with clear skys it typically stays till sunset
- Sat Jul 15, 2017 12:12 pm
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: Cabrinha Demo Day july 20th 1to 5 at China Creek Campground
- Replies: 2
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Cabrinha Demo Day july 20th 1to 5 at China Creek Campground
Brand new 2017 Cabrinha Switchblades will be available to ride from 1 to 5 pm this Thursday July 20th. Come down and enjoy a new kite spot and test the new Cabrinha kites.
Made available for you from North Shore Ski and Board Store and Girl on a Board Kite School
Made available for you from North Shore Ski and Board Store and Girl on a Board Kite School
- Fri Jul 14, 2017 5:04 pm
- Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
- Topic: Newbie looking for advice on gear, locations etc.
- Replies: 17
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Kite size and kites
It depends on your size. Im small and ride an 8m or a 10 in China Creek just outside Port Alberni and in La Ventana. If your average size i would suggest a 10 and 12.
Agreed skip the beginner board and get your long term board.
I personally ride cabrinha fx and teach on the switchblades. Any newer ...
Agreed skip the beginner board and get your long term board.
I personally ride cabrinha fx and teach on the switchblades. Any newer ...