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Branson forced to Abandon Channel Crossing
DUNGENESS, England — Tycoon adventurer Richard Branson was forced to abandon a bid to kitesurf across the English Channel on Tuesday due to rough seas and high winds, a spokesman said.The entrepreneur, who was attempting the stunt to mark turning 60 last month, had travelled five miles (eight kilometres) out to sea from Dungeness, Kent, when his support boats were forced to turn back.
Without the support team, Branson and his fellow kite-surfers, including his children, Holly and Sam, and other relatives and friends, could not continue their attempt to reach the northern French port of Boulogne.
Branson said: “It was fantastic conditions for kiting but hellish conditions for the chase boats. The boats couldn’t have done it and it’s too dangerous for the kites to continue without them.
“We knew when we set off there was a risk of that.”
He added: “We had a big argument with the boats as we did want to carry on, but in the end sense prevailed.”
Branson was about one hour and ten minutes into a 24.4-mile (39.3-kilometre) crossing expected to take about four hours when it was aborted.
He vowed to make another attempt on Wednesday, when conditions are expected to be better.
He said: “I don’t think I’ve ever done an adventure where I’ve succeeded the first time.
“I’m looking forward to getting the job done tomorrow.”
Grabbed from AFP. http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5i94JypMFyvO7lTzBxnPW4abX7JCg
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WaterMen Aaron Hadlow and Laird Hamilton Join Sir Richard Branson in Record Breaking Channel Crossing
To celebrate turning the ripe age of 60, Sir Richard Branson is attempting to Kitesurf cross the English channel. He hopes to become the oldest person to cross the Channel by kite-board and to make the fastest crossing by a kite-board team. The team consists of Aaron Hadlow, Laird Hamilton, Susi May, Tom Court and Martin Hogg.
For those of you that don’t know, Laird Hamilton is Regarded as the greatest big wave surfer of all time as well as one of the most powerful, innovative, talented and humble of water men. A few of the sports that laird has excelled at (if not invented) are: Kite surfing, surfing, stand up paddle boarding, Foil boarding and windsurfing.The foil-board is an innovative surfboard which incorporates hydrofoil technology allowing a higher degree of precision and effectiveness of aerial techniques within the water.Aaron hadlow is a 5 time kite surfing freestyle champion winning his first championship at 15. he stands in the industry as being one of the most influential riders inventing a long list of spectacular aerial tricks.
On his site he says “I would have usually stayed longer but I had to fly back earlier as either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday I will be doing a crossing from England to France.
Richard Branson is celebrating his 60th Birthday by doing this challenge.
Flexifoil are providing all the equipment and have especially made kites with Virgin Active logo’s for the hole crew to ride.”Richard Branson Talks Kite Surfing
A spokes man for Richard Branson commented “Richard wants to do a fun, crazy challenge in the vein of the balloon crossing that he’s done before, but he wanted it to be something his friends and family could get involved with.”Writing on the Virgin.com website last week, he said: ”I absolutely love the amazing rush you get when going at high speeds, in high winds, with the most beautiful kite acting as your only guide.”
”I know that kite surfing across the Channel will not be quite the same as kite surfing in the beautiful waters of the Caribbean but I can’t think of anything I’d rather do, with my family and friends, to celebrate turning 60!”
”My wife swears I get more barking as I get older – this year I’ve almost crippled myself running 26.2 miles in my first marathon and now I’m putting my poor 60-year-old bones through an arduous 24.4 miles, over water, hanging onto a giant kite! Joan could have a point!”
Sir Richard’s challenge could take up to four hours.
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4th Annual Reggae Beach Party @ The Hobbit
Start Time:
Saturday, 24 July 2010 at 13:00 End Time: Sunday, 25 July 2010 at 01:00 Location: The Hobbit Street: 134 Bevois Valley Road Town/City: Southampton, United Kingdom View map Description
We have sand, we have paddling pools, we have palm trees and cocktails and we have so exellent tunes coming from…
(Pub opens 12pm til 3am / FREE ENTRY / over 18s ONLY)
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World Streetboard Big Air Championships 2010
The Creme dela Creme of the Streetboarding Fraternity
Video from the World Streetboard Big Air Championships 2010 held on the Goliath ramp at Relentless NASS. Riders in film are: Gabi Munoz, Max Anderson, Josh Newman, Thomas Keinle and Sergi Nicolas.
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Windsurfing4CancerResearch (W4CR) – SunriseSunset 2010 on 02/05/2010
We are trying to raise money for cancer research.
We are planning to do the most flat water forward loops in a day, with 50 each being the target. John Palmer and I will be competing to raise the most money. The person with the most raised will have to windsurf the whole day in speedos…. If you want to see me do this and give some money to a worthy cause W4CR then please donate generously. http://www.justgiving.com/Sam-Ross0
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Airtime Kitesurfing Demo Day @ Hillhead
Hey guys,
We are going to be doing a kite demo down the beach at hill head on Saturday 24th April with a couple of boards and kites for you all to try out. Everybody welcome to come down and try anything on the list below. Timing was not our choice but if we all pray for wind it may just happen. Our Demo’s offer a great opportunity for new / experienced kite surfers to meet other kite surfers. always a good laugh whether the winds there or not.
10.5m Flexifoil ion 2
12m 2009 North Vegas
13.5m Best Kahoona 2009
9.5m Best Kahoona 200911.5m Best Kahoona V2 2010
7.5m Best Kahoona V2
9m 2010 Best Nemesis nxg
9m 2010 Best Bularoo
11m 2010 Best Waroo
2010 135 Best Armada board
2010 Best spark 135
2010 137 Balance Board2010 135 Balance Board
2009 133 Balance BoardCustom Luke Young surfboard
Starting at 11am till dark.
We hope to see you there.
Lucan & Rick
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Email any questions demo@Airtimesports.co.uk
