Kitesurfing, also known as kiteboarding, involves using a power kite to pull a rider through the water on a small surfboard or a kiteboard (a wakeboard-like board).

A kitesurfer or kiteboarder uses a board with foot-straps or bindings, combined with the power of a large controllable kite to propel himself and the board across the water. The sport is still in its infancy, but is rapidly growing in popularity. In 2006, the number of kitsurfers has been estimated at around 150,000 to 200,000.

The sport is becoming safer due to innovations in kite design, safety release systems, and instruction.

Many riding styles have evolved to suit different types of riders and conditions, such as wake style, wave riding, freestyle, jumping, and cruising.

Thanks to Wikipedia for this explanation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/kitesurfing

Joseph Delgallo, the Kitesurfing master who leads these excursions, is impressively skilled in the sport. At age 14 he started the sport of sailing catamarans and windsurfing. As of today, he has over 20 years of sailing experience and five years of kiting. Over the past five years, he has done several open ocean crossings and was noted to be the first kiter to make the Bodega to Dillon downwinder.

Joseph is First Aid and CPR certified and as of April of 2008, he became a certified I.K.O. Instructor, and is ready to now give lessons as well. Lessons are available for $75/hr. for both landboarding and kiteboarding and you can read more and sign up at www.mykiteschool.com. All gear included! Locations include: Bodega bay, Dillon Beach and Lake Berryessa. Call Joe to schedule.

Check out the tight turns and fat air he can achieve with his boards, bought from Wainman Hawaii Kiteboarding Co. Check them out at www.wainmanhawaii.com, and receive a 25% discount if you are a student of Joe's.

 

This is Tim, Joseph's seasoned instructor	This is buddy, Joe's dog and kitesurfing companion