Gower kiteriders are now based on swansea bay offering all various watersports for all.
On offer from our beach premises we have : Kitesurfing, powerkiting, kite landboarding , kite buggying, stand up paddleboarding, ZAPCAT rides , wakesurfing, slacklining, beach volleyball, space hoppers and a cool relaxed place to chill out on the beach this summer.
call- 07799062447
A fantastic weekend of surf and calm conditions on Gower.
Stand up Paddleboarding is the perfect way to cool off this summer as the heat keeps building.
Come learn on the shores of Swansea bay and Gower - Wales’s only stand up paddleboard school.
September 13th come join the fun - BSUPA distance paddle and SUP surf contest to be held at Caswell bay Gower. check baefest
Developed in South Africa as a surf rescue boat, these amazingly versatile inflatable catermarans have become the globes fastest growing powerboat race curcuit. Armed with a 50hp outboard engine these crazy bits of kit will fire you across the water with the exceleration of a formula one race car and pull 2G’s as you corner supposedly they have the power to weight ratio of a ferrari Testerossa.
Howard goes for a Ride in the ringo on a stag party activity break on gower
Anyway we have one and we love it ! - so come down and try your kiteboard behind it when the wind dies off and the water is sheet glass- you wont beat it for pure thrills and boy do you go fast..! hence the name ‘powerboarding’ the other easier but more frightening option is Zapcat ringo - think waltzers meets Water Log flume !!!!
The Aztec is RADSAILS new power kite for beginners. Fast and easy to use, the Aztec will provide a great power feeling without the huge push of the new RS range. Perfect for both children and adults, this starting range grants the whole control and the easy use that today’s most demanding beginners claim.
Just like the rest of the range, it counts with a kite killer safety system that allows releasing the kite without loosing it in case of trouble.
Aztec kites come in their exclusive rucksacks which include built-in speakers that will enable you to listen to your favourite music while flying.
We tested the 4m Aztec and found it to have great flying characteristics, Nice handles,A great speaker bag and also can be flown on a 2 line bar.
Get yours at Gower kiteriders
If If this summer turns out to be a hot one ! why not try out stand up paddleboarding.
What’s the difference from Surfing?
The Difference between modern surfing and the thrilling Stand Up Paddle Surfing is that you do not need a wave. With a SUP, one can paddle on the open ocean, in lakes, in marinas, rivers or any large body of water. One of the advantages of Stand Up Paddle Surfing is the angle of visibility. Because of the standing height over the water, this allows one to see both deeper into the water and further across the surface of the water, permiting better visualization of all the amazing features above or below the waters surface , whether it is the beautiful marine life or the incoming swells of the vast ocean on the horizon marching in towards you.
SUP’n Fitness Benefits
Health and fitness experts from all over the world are quickly catching on to the outstanding and super beneficial cross-training of Stand Up Paddle Surfing, with personal trainers incorporating the sport into their fitness sessions.
Stand Up Paddle Surfing is definately a force to be reckoned with when it comes to a great workout! You will rarely see a Stand Up Paddle surfer with a big fat gut!
With introduction lessons @ 30 for 2 hours and hire at 7.50 per half hour there after its a great way to cool off as the temperatures rise !!
Wow what an event !
Swansea Bay delivered big time to give us sunshine, showers and big winds !
From friday through to monday Swansea bay, south wales delived strong winds to the very large crew of Pros, amateurs and spectators who battled the elements to see the UK’S finest kite crew showing what they do best. We were even lucky to get a show from 5 times world champion Aaron Hadlow who had come to support the event. In 35-40knot wind the World champion showed the large beach crowd various moves from his repoitoir landing in only a foot of water with cat like ability. The event has really inspired Swansea’s kiting community.
Gower kiteriders who are based on Swansea bay have seen an increase in people wanting to get into kitesports. From basic lots of fun powerkiting, to kite landboarding and kite buggying and then into the water with our ‘2 day learn to kitesurf’ course
Fingers crossed the event will be held in Swansea bay next year as part of The BKSA super series event locations.
<strong>RESULTS</strong>
Kiteival 09 Swansea
Dates- May 15th-17th Location- Swansea Bay Swansea South Wales
Event Sponsor- The City and County of Swansea Council Co-Event Sponsor- Gower Kiteriders, Flexifoil , North
Tour Sponsors- Red Bull, Deadman, Buff, King of Watersports
Disciplines- Kitesurf, Kitelandboard, Kitebuggy Freestyle and Kitesurf Course Racing
Results after 3 days of non stop wind and 97 competitors !
Kitesurf Freestyle
Pro Men
1 - Toby Raw
2 - Sam Light
3 - Ali Barratt
Pro Ladies
1 - Hannah Whitely
2 - Nicki Rudd
3 - Sarah Silvester
Am Men
1 - Tom Butler
2 - Sam Moore
3 - Ben Todd
Am Ladies
1 - Megan Griffiths
2 - Sukie Robertson
3 - Sherly Confue
Seniors
1 - Pete Whitely
2 - Matthew Davies
3 - Marc Rowley
Juniors
1 - Dan Morrice
2 - Dan Sweeney
3 - Oli Bridge
Course Racing Kitesurf 1 Steph Bridge
2 Andy Gratwick
3 Denzil Williams
4 Steve Stubbs
5 Callum Edge
6 Darren Pompey
7 Jason Mc Caffery
8 James Longmuir
9= Rob Darling
9= Dom Moore
11= Neil Harper
11= Nicky Rudd
13= Alex Laird
13= Matt Smith
13= Peter Whiteley
16 James Edwards
17 Steve Mews
Kitelandboard Freestyle
Mens
1st: Lewis Wilby
2nd: AJ Philipsen
3rd: Nick Austin
Juniors
1st: James Langton
2nd Greg Chilton
4th = Robbie Shire Maidment, Ted Polkey , Jack Daykin
Kitebuggy Freestyle
1st Will McKeen
2nd Neil Oakden
3rd Frazier Cohen
Thanks to everyone involved .
_________________
Richard Gowers
events@kitesurfing.org
chairman@kitesurfing.org
http://www.kitesurfing.org
15-17 MAY 2009 The BKSA kiteports competition comes to Wales!
Want a new sport to get your teeth sunk into this summer!!!!!
Kiteival will be a 3 day kite extravaganza with all sorts going on over the 3 day festival including:kitesurfing, kiteboarding, kite landboarding, kite buggying,kite course racing, free powerkite lessons, skate park madness and much more.
Check this movie if you’re new to Kitesports
Blown - Trailer from main media on Vimeo.
Come and join the fun !!!
Ok, everyones going through this economic slump and its looks like were not even half way through it!
Talking to a friend the other day about SUP’S we decided the sport will struggle with brands selling boards for extortianate prices due to the weak pound against dollar and Euro. A certain Hawaiin SUP brand has board prices double what they were 8 months ago.
Here at Gower SUP we are here to help! - We have GONG boards in stock at great prices in sizes 9′3, 9′11, 10′2, 10′8 . starting at 576 pounds.
Fancy a go, give us a bell! it really is the sport to try this summer and best of all its Great for you. Imagine those balmy summer evenings crusing over flat glassy water or paddling into your first wave on a clean summer swell at your local beach.
Get in touch - 07799062447 or mail@gowerkiteriders.com
Easter weekend saw the first customers stay in Oceans Eleven holiday cottage in Mumbles swansea.
The cottage which can sleep up to 5 is situated a stones throw away from the Mumbles promanade with easy access to the water for your SUP board or a 10 minutes drive to the best kiting spot in the area!
Mumbles is a lovely village with restaurants, pubs and cafes all centred around the spectacular views across swansea bay.
The details of the cottage include|:
Sleeps 4 (1 double , 2 singles ) lounge sofa can accomodate 1.
Lounge with 3 seater sofa, flatcsreen TV and DVD and floor cushions & Log burning fire
Fully equiped kitchen with gas cooker and breakfast bar stereo CD/MD.
First floor Wetroom shower bathroom
sea views over swansea bay from double bedroom
Outside entertaining areas to front and rear of property
Japanese style HOT TUB garden
House faces - East and as situated up a quiet cul de sac road in southend of Mumbles with easy access to shops, pubs and restaurants all within 5/10 minute walk.
The new wet room was a success with the clients and I must say a big thankyou to ‘Steve’ for helping me out of a tight spot in getting the place up to scratch on time.
“Cheers Stevo I owe you”
More info and testimonials can be found on the facebook group ‘Oceans eleven cottage- mumbles’.
PRICES START FROM 300 for 3 nights
TO GET IN TOUCH CALL- 07799062447
