I am at Main Beach on the Gold Coast for a while. Late this afternoon I went for a walk along the beach. It was quite windy and I was delighted to see kite surfers in the water.
There was one in particular who caught my attention. He was fascinating to watch.
He was clearly having the time of his life. The look of delight on his face made me smile. He was incredibly skilled at handing the kite and the board…take a look.
…and just watch him fly. I’m sorry the photos are a bit blurry, but it is just my ordinary camera and he was moving very quickly.
Even this seagull was impressed.
Kite surfing looks like incredible fun…I wish I was 16 instead of 60.
The next day I found another one for you to admire.
From beautiful streets of Florence to the incredible Australian coast… tanto bellezza!
By: Stacy di Anna on February 15, 2014
at 9:29 pm
I know I am very lucky to be able to stay in such gorgeous places
By: Debra Kolkka on February 16, 2014
at 6:52 am
Very fond memories of Main Beach! We also wish we were much younger… but we cannot complain. Cold and miserable throughout Europe, so enjoy your time on the beach, Debra.
By: mulino dominillo on February 15, 2014
at 9:34 pm
This is where I grew up. I absolutely love the surf. I think it would be incredible to be able to kite surf. I was imagining myself up there on that board…of course, it will never happen.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 16, 2014
at 6:59 am
Love the pictures following the flight of the kite-surfer – such a fascinating sport! I often wonder how the skier keeps his feet on the board – special glue or something? What a joy to skim and soar over sea and air! Sport in our time (50s and 60s) was kept very simple. I remember skimming along wet sand on a skim-board. That was fun, too!
By: Sandra Hoopmann on February 15, 2014
at 9:45 pm
I remember our coolite body boards that would rub the skin off your belly if you were in the water too long…which we always were. I also remember falling of skim boards and hitting the hard, wet sand.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 16, 2014
at 7:01 am
Yes, I remember those coolite boards! The board was so light that I felt as if I would be carried away with the wind whooshing underneath it instead of riding along with the waves. No matter, it was still lots of fun! We were lucky to enjoy those simple pleasures.
By: Sandra Hoopmann on February 16, 2014
at 4:23 pm
I am glad to see these beautiful photographs,thanks.
By: ranu802 on February 15, 2014
at 10:15 pm
I certainly had fun standing on the beach watching this boy.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 16, 2014
at 7:02 am
Looks like a fun place. I wish I were 16 instead of 51! Yikes, I would KILL myself doing that.
Hugs from Ecuador,
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on February 15, 2014
at 11:19 pm
Doesn’t it look like the best fun you could have? If I was a teenager I would have to try it.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 16, 2014
at 7:04 am
WOW he is good. Like beautiful cheography in the air.
By: Dianne Cant on February 15, 2014
at 11:26 pm
He was amazing. I watched him for ages, he certainly had stamina as well as skill.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 16, 2014
at 7:05 am
We saw these guys too when we were at Broadbeach a few weeks ago. We stood transfixed watching one in particular who had his very own film crew. Truly spectacular stuff.
By: janinevasta on February 15, 2014
at 11:52 pm
I wonder if it was the same one. This boy was doing incredible things with that kite and board and he was having a ball.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 16, 2014
at 7:06 am
Aren’t they impressive with their manouvers and flying through the air.
By: Jim & Kerry on February 15, 2014
at 11:54 pm
I was amazed and delighted watching him. I wonder how long it took him to become this good.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 16, 2014
at 7:07 am
aren’t they exciting to watch.. great shots! c
By: cecilia on February 16, 2014
at 12:32 am
It was amazing…he was fearless. He was going incredibly fast through the water and the air. It must be terrifying until you get used to it.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 16, 2014
at 7:09 am
Windsurfing is like that, the wind hits and wooshes you up and off! c
By: cecilia on February 16, 2014
at 12:46 pm
I watched one not far from home on the Columbia River in Oregon. Amazing what they can do in the air. I was fascinated. Love your photos…exhilarating!
By: timelessitaly on February 16, 2014
at 12:38 am
I have never seen it done so well before. I couldn’t keep my eyes off him.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 16, 2014
at 7:10 am
Oh it would be fun wouldnt it. I’d love to have a go, but I think I’m too much of a scaredy cat these days.
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on February 16, 2014
at 1:37 am
I certainly won’t be trying it any time soon, but I would if I was much younger.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 16, 2014
at 7:11 am
“There’s never been a girl who ever grew older than 19 in her heart!”
Robert Anson Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land.
By: Rob Mc Artor on February 16, 2014
at 2:15 am
In my head I don’t feel more than 19, but my mirror tells me otherwise.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 16, 2014
at 7:13 am
How lovely – I love Rob’s comment – that shall be my new mantra. I doubt however that this 19 year old would take flight like the kite surfer – take fright more likely.
By: Jan on February 16, 2014
at 4:37 am
Perhaps we could try it together. It would be quite a laugh for anyone watching.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 16, 2014
at 7:14 am
how wonderful! i wish i could have seen that too !
By: Joanna on February 16, 2014
at 5:37 pm
I would love to do it, but I know that would be impossible, but it was enough fun watching him in action.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 17, 2014
at 3:28 am
Great captures of kite surfing. Well done.
By: Just Add Attitude on February 16, 2014
at 8:49 pm
It was amazing to watch…I am amazed at what they can do with a kite and a surfboard
By: Debra Kolkka on February 17, 2014
at 3:30 am
A nice part of the Gold Coast, enjoy your time in Main Beach 🙂
By: twoblackdoggies on February 16, 2014
at 9:43 pm
Main Beach is where I grew up. It always feels like coming home even though it has changed a lot since the 50s, 60s and 70s.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 17, 2014
at 3:33 am
We made and flew giant kites for several years – so lovely to see these photos, thanks Deb! xx
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on February 16, 2014
at 10:54 pm
It was perfect day for kites of all kinds.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 17, 2014
at 3:34 am
I know that’s not Bagni! 😉 Your homeland looks wonderful … and the way our winter has been, the Australian beaches are a good dose of warmth!
By: Frank on February 17, 2014
at 3:18 am
The weather in Bagni di Lucca has been very ordinary. I chose a good time to come home for a while.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 17, 2014
at 3:35 am
I think he would have caught my attention too. 🙂 How fascinating it is to watch really skilled people doing water sports. They make it look so easy. Fabulous action shots, Debra. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on February 17, 2014
at 3:13 pm
I could have watched him for hours. He did make it look easy, but I can’t even imagine where you would start.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 17, 2014
at 11:37 pm
Nah, even at 16 I couldn’t have done that.
By: Richard Tulloch on February 18, 2014
at 6:41 am
Looks like some very enjoyable views down at Main Beach! Let me know if you’re in Brisbane at all, would love to hear about your latest adventures in person.
By: Where's Wiwi? on February 21, 2014
at 10:53 pm
Whoa! That looks so mighty high. Looks real fun, indeed. Not a wonder, why he’s enjoying it. Would be thrilled to try that out!
By: rommel on February 22, 2014
at 8:56 pm
Doesn’t it look like fun. I really wanted to be on that board.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 23, 2014
at 1:06 am