Monthly Archives: November 2008

Where have all the Newquay surf lodges and backpackers gone?

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Dom Moore

 There’s no denying it: over the last few years we’ve seen a near complete reversal of fortune regarding budget accommodation in Newquay. Once, if you wandered down Headland Road, you’d find a colourful world of surfers, travellers, hippies and regular … Continue reading →

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Short video clips of a mellow but good day at Daymer Bay

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Dom Moore

Here is some footage I captured on my Olympus waterproof camera. I just had a great waveriding session myself at Daymer Bay, and grabbed a few clips of Smiler kitesurfing on what must be the longest wave in Cornwall… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg8OsqEzjus … Continue reading →

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Kernow Kitesurf Club

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Dom Moore

 ***EDIT NEWSFLASH*** Check the heavy handed aggression from HHML and their DOG  – Coodes Solicitors!! (I fucking hate Coodes for what it is worth) http://www.skyhooked.co.uk/?p=77 Talk about censorship and blocking freedom of speech! My god it’s just like 1984. Why can’t … Continue reading →

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Old school landboarding pics from Cornwall continued…

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Dom Moore

Following on from the post below about old school landboaring images. This first one was taken by Si Mitchell (www.noseriders.com). He’s a great mate and also the editor of Powerkite magazine and one of the most prolific kiting photographers in … Continue reading →

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Old kite landboarding photos

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Dom Moore

I was browsing www.kitegallery.net the other day – hat’s off to the guy behind that site – Craig Sparkes (www.craigsparkes.com) . It’s not as busy as it used to be, I suppose people have youtube when they wan’t to post … Continue reading →

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Classic kitesurfing sessions recently

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Dom Moore

The last few days I’ve been testing kites like mad for Kitesurf mag and we couldn’t have had better conditions for it. Strong north winds have been blowing down here in Cornwall and Daymer Bay and Hawkers cove have been … Continue reading →

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BKSA Land Based Instructor Course: 13th – 15th December

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Dom Moore

Hi crew These are the new dates for the land based power kite instructor course, originally penned in for the 20th – 22nd December. I’ve had to change the dates, and I forthrightly apologise for this – because I had already booked … Continue reading →

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A few thoughts about the BKSA integration of land and water kiting

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Dom Moore

 The BKSA (British Kitesurfing Association) have picked up the reigns on the land based instruction tip after the BPKA (British Power Kite Association – yes it is confusing!) fell silent for too long. The BPKA used to run these courses, and … Continue reading →

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