For Tricia, the home is the best place to be.
Do you know what a kiteboard is? Well, in case you are not quite familiar about it or you may just have heard about it now, then let me tell you that kiteboard, per se, is a board that is used in a water sport. The sport itself is known as kiteboard and you may also hear about it being referred to as kitesurfing.
What happens with this sport is that a board, the kiteboard, is used by a person. That person goes out in the ocean and then has this kite that he (or she) can control. The power of the wind then makes the kite fly and that force of that pulls the kiteboarder across the ocean. The kiteboarder then can do amazing tricks on the water. Just think of it like wind surfing or skiing except that this one uses a kite. And if you do take a look at that kite that is being used, you will not think of it as a kite as it does not resemble, in any way, the ordinary kites that kids play around with.
Anyhow, this year, there is a kiteboard event. And this event is happening in the Netherlands. Just in case you also did not know, this country is one of the places in the world where this sport is very popular. In fact, many people believe that this may be the center of kiteboarding. However, that has not yet proven to be correct and there is no place yet claiming to be the center of kiteboarding. In any case, just think of the Netherlands as a place where there are a lot who are into this sport and who are really versed when it comes to this.
The kiteboard event is known as the 2009 Kiteboard Open and it is the biggest of its kind in the mentioned country. It is going to happen for two days. It starts on the end of May and ends the following day, June 1st. If you are interested, you may start clearing your schedule and head for the Netherlands' Noordwijk which is a village found in the western part of the country. This has a huge area for kiteboarding and this is where the event will be happening. And before you head out, you may want to find a kiteboarding sale or get your used kiteboard. You may need it once you are there and the waves and the wind tempt you.
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
Choosing the Correct Tent For Camping
By: Sarfaraz Nawaz | 25/12/2009Tents come in many different styles, shapes and sizes, from one- person designs that fit in a rucksack, to eight berth frame tents that you can furnish like a second home. Between these two extremes you have numerous styles offering a variety of different options. It is important to choose the...
Ashes Success is a Huge Success For England
By: Sarfaraz Nawaz | 25/12/2009The Ashes concluded yesterday at 17.49 BST as Graeme Swann found the inside edge of Mike Hussey's bat and the ball ballooned up to Alastair Cook at short leg. The five match series was over and Andrew Strauss and his troops could finally bury the memory of their humiliation down...
Tiger Takes World Golf Championships
By: Sarfaraz Nawaz | 25/12/2009Tiger Woods took the title at the World golf Championships this week after a disastrous finish by Padraig Harrington. He took the title by a huge four shots and at the start of the round Tiger was trailing however he soon over took the Irishman. Harrington was three shots ahead of...
Berkley Power Baits Continues a Rich Tradition of Quality, Innovation, And Commitment to the Angling Community
By: Jenny Jamey | 25/12/2009Berkley PowerBaits Although it seems that all types of Berkley PowerBaits are loved, the Micro group gets a plenty of praise. Not everyone relishes functioning after the big fish and the micro bait processes absolutely for trout, crappie and panfish as well. If you are going to be expending light rigging...
Gulp! Saltwater - Sandworm 8" - 5 Pack Having a Great Smell
By: Jenny Jamey | 25/12/2009BERKLEY GULP - The Fishermen's Selection It is very rarely that Berkley Gulp incurs a detrimental reassessment. Even those anglers that are die-hardS when it amounts to expending alive bait versus substitute will have to turn a little and tell you that the Berkley ProBait line of arranged bait really is...
New Boots Skyposite Push Yi up into Sky
By: oceania123 | 25/12/2009After nearly two months of rest, the comeback news of Yi jianlian makes the basketball fans exciting. It is indeed a long time rest, but on the contrary, YI didn`t disappointed us; he stored all the energy and break out at last. His excellent performance on the basketball match proves us that he is at his best.
Workouts To Jump Higher - Do Squats Help You Jump Higher?
By: Brian Fender | 25/12/2009If you are serious about training effectively for basketball or other sports, workouts to jump higher are something you need to include. There are a few different ways that you can approach this goal. A good rule of thumb is to alternate days where you are working to increase your overall level of fitness and other days where you are specifically working on the height of your jumps.
Plyometrics Jump Training Program - Techniques To Increase Vertical Jump
By: Brian Fender | 25/12/2009For all those thousands of avid athletes who want to be in top condition plyometric jump training is your solution. In spite of very little research being done Plyometrics is still a highly effective way to jump train and one should combine jump training with power and strength training programs to reach your full potential.
Plus Size Takes The Runway
By: Tricia Oliver | 01/12/2009 | ShoppingWho says that fashion and style is created just for models’ bodies? Time has come for the plus size to reign!
Are You Hungry? It’s World Food Day
By: Tricia Oliver | 01/12/2009 | Food & BeverageCelebration may not be the appropriate term as the world commemorates World Food Day. Nonetheless, celebration it became with all the benefactors who shared their blessings.
Asia’s First Kiteboarding Event
By: Tricia Oliver | 01/12/2009 | Sports & FitnessEast meets West as the western sport is set to take Asia by storm! Come and join KTA’s first Asian tour with kiteboarding.
Make Your Own Costume
By: Tricia Oliver | 01/12/2009 | HobbiesMake each Halloween a unique and fun experience. And for this year, have a DIY costume instead of buying one!
Your Child Can Be A Chef
By: Tricia Oliver | 01/12/2009 | Food & BeverageCooking is one fun and exciting family activity. And it can involve you parents having the kids help around.
Holidays And Cooking Healthy
By: Tricia Oliver | 01/12/2009 | Food & BeverageThe Christmas holiday is often tantamount to eating rich, delicious, and often unhealthy food. Healthy cooking and eating is mainly about making the right choices.
Will Lindsey Lohan Do Better In Fashion
By: Tricia Oliver | 19/11/2009 | FashionCelebrity, fashion and scandal are three words that seem to always be connected with each other. And as for Lindsay Lohan, those three words have been connected with her name several times.
The Safety Tips In Cooking
By: Tricia Oliver | 19/11/2009 | Food & BeverageProtect your loved ones and your homes from the damage that may be caused by fire. Take part in fire-proofing your home.