Kiteboarding at Kailua Beach

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After the Pillbox Hike we went to Kailua Beach to just hang out. This is were we saw a lot of kiteboarding.  

I was not sure if this picture was better with or without Topher so you guys can decide. (Move mouse over picture)

 

This is just a little river that flows to a pond which I guess sometimes reaches the ocean. 

So that's why they call it flat island. 

After watching people kiteboard  for so long I think I have become a pro at the sport. As such I have compiled a simple 9 step instruction guide for kiteboarding.

1. Find a spot where lots of other people are kiteboarding.

Make sure they are actually kites and not just tents on the beach.

2. Inflate the front of your kite and carry it to the water.

3. Find some nice person to hold it for you until you give the thumbs up.

4. Give the thumbs up so the kite will take to the wind.

5. Bounce across the sand toward the water to get your board.

6. Oh yeah, make sure you already set your board out where you can get to it with a giant kite attached to you.

  Or just carry it with you

7. When you're in the water, put the board on your feet.

8. Take off into the water

9. Do cool tricks!

Extra Bonus Tip: Don't let your kite hit the water.

But it's okay she got right back up because...

...she was wearing her pink floaty inter tube.

Well that's all you have to know. So get out there and catch some air.*

"I got my toes in the water".

Another picture of Topher "enjoying the beach". Wait, where is the beach in this picture? 

There was also some windsurfing happening, but not as much.

* I am not responsible for any accident or injury that is cause by only following these instructions.