tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53151835362615886212024-03-12T18:33:44.752-07:00KITESURFING SRI LANKAKiting in Paradisedilsiriwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12604348312578446228noreply@blogger.comBlogger331125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315183536261588621.post-17082464575246773012021-04-29T10:06:00.003-07:002021-04-29T10:06:48.707-07:00Kalpitiya Song (A first)<p> Dedicated to the kitesurfers who have visited Kalpitiya and especially Kitesurfing Lanka. </p>
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<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/542618363">Kalpitiya Song by Kitesurfing Lanka</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/kitesurfinglanka">Kitesurfing Lanka</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>dilsiriwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12604348312578446228noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315183536261588621.post-79191730841285918982021-03-18T21:35:00.005-07:002021-03-18T21:35:40.721-07:00Effects of Covid on watersport centres around the world<br /><br />From <a href="https://freeyourmindexperience.com/effects-of-covid-on-watersport-centres/" target="_blank">blog</a><br /><br />I met Dilsiri, one of the two owners of Kitesurfing Lanka, back in 2012 before they opened their resort. It was one of the first ones in Kalpitiya and since then, I could feel Dilsiri’s illusion and motivation, not just for the sport, but to accommodate people and show them his beautiful country of Sri Lanka.<br /><br />In the last years, I have been often back, for work in kite factories and for our camps and I could see how his business was flourishing each year more. Creating a small oasis for backpackers and solo travellers. Really impressive and a great job!<br /><br /><br />KSL had a double hit with the April Bombings in 2019. When COVID hit Sri Lanka, KSL had to take immediate cost-cutting actions and embrace for a difficult summer season. While they retained all staff, all of them took a pay cut in order to stretch the reserves they had for the unforeseeable future. Presently KSL is stable however their newer sister kite camp on the Adams Bridge Mannar, Vayu is having a more difficult time.<br /><br />Founded year: 2012<br /><br />Nr. of Employees: 50<br /><br />Affected by COVID-19: All 50<br /><br /><br />KSL stopped all activities but committed to take cate of the employees and their families through the COVID-19 pandemic. Not an easy task with this amount of staff.<br /><br />They halted all constructions and tried to reduce all costs. Also, KSL started a fundraising action which should support the employees and their families.<br /><br />Today, they actually already reached their aim, which is fantastic! It also says a lot about the kitesurfing community!<br /><br />To help KSL, find here the fundraiser: <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/kitesurfing-lanka-fundraiser">https://www.gofundme.com/f/kitesurfing-lanka-fundraiser</a><br /><br /> <br />They hope that tourism will be recovered by May 2021… and we can only hope that it happens even before that!<br /><br />Let’s move to Germany now. Some of you might think that Germany does not has really a sea or place to kitesurfing, but actually do! There are even several islands with great conditions.dilsiriwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12604348312578446228noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315183536261588621.post-23783888295735505292020-07-28T18:58:00.003-07:002020-07-28T18:58:33.373-07:00Trying to trace the movement from Padduka and to BattaramullaThanks Palitha Welikala for these images. <br /><br />The ancestral home after renovation .<div>
Original drawing of the ancestral home at Talangama, Built in 1928 by DLW<br />Extract from the burial register. St Matthew`s church cemetery</div>
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Tomb stone of Beatrice Welikala eldest daughter of DLW , died at the age of 10.<br />Tomb stone of Wife of DLW. Pls note the name Colombatantrige. (common grave)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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dilsiriwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12604348312578446228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315183536261588621.post-29723115038197186082020-05-15T00:03:00.002-07:002020-05-15T00:05:38.853-07:00Beyond COVID and The Great Realization<div style="text-align: justify;">
When Leo and myself started KSL, we did a 1 page Word document that highlighted values we would like to inculcate through our business. One of the key aspects was COMMUNITY. As ordinary individuals we had no big savings or financial backing. We did have people who believed in us. Friends and families who through our association believed in helping us achieve our \crazy' dream of a creating a kitesurfing community in Sri Lanka. </div>
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I remember our long term kitesurfing friends offering us a loan to start our business, I remember the middle income Sri Lankan gentlemen who on experiencing what we have started offered part of his life savings,, I remember our families giving their savings. Trust in 2 individuals with the belief that we could do something extraordinary. </div>
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We fast forward to the present. Many people who experienced KSL are amazed at the hospitality and kindness of our team. Some even ask me why. All I say is I am very grateful. There were people who supported us in a time of need and in their name we carry this legacy of hospitality and kindness. Our lives are too short to amass wealth and status - rather lets lift each other up and give self worth to all. </div>
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Covid has made us all question many things - about ourselves, our lives, our world. A personal struggle for me was questioning whether I had failed as a businessman. We survived the troubles last year and we simple didn't have the reserves to survive another. Had I mad a bad decision somehow? It was then, with our team we reached out to our community for help by means of a fundraiser. The response blew us away. We were amazed at how many people contributed, shared and spread the post around. People contacted me personally, some did not have money but they assured me with their thoughts and prayers which were strenght in itself. Around two and half weeks later we exceeded the campaign goal.</div>
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As in the start of KSL, this time we had more help come in the form of a interest free loan by guests to help us cover our bank loans! Another example of persons putting their savings to help a total outsider. I was so grateful to the God above. </div>
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Through all this the biggest lesson I have learnt that it is not just Leo or myself that 'own' KSL. We are simply the 'trustees' of an amazing community of people. KSL is ours. Ours meaning YOU who have supported us by sharing in our experience; be it by supporting us financially, staying here with us as a guest, creating a mural/ painting, planting a mangrove or tree, serving in the team or as a guest musician, by prayer support or giving us a suggestion. I am more motivated to continue to be a blessing to others - people and community - in the name of you who supported and kept KSL afloat during the hardest of years of our existence. </div>
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As I write this, I work on a proposal to grow more mangroves and create an educational center, regrow more trees on our beach property, talk about potential waste management apps and solutions and say yes to talk to Management Trainees in the Corporate Sector via Zoom. My life would never be the same. I am encouraged by the goodness in people and now on a mission, more than ever before to use the tool of Kitesurfing Lanka to make a positive change in our community, country and world. </div>
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dilsiriwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12604348312578446228noreply@blogger.com0Dutch Bay Road, Kandakuliya, Kalpitiya, Kandakuliya, Sri Lanka8.2165366 79.715661-17.3054979 38.407067 33.7385711 121.024255tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315183536261588621.post-60238250501062177562020-03-31T01:13:00.002-07:002020-03-31T01:13:34.716-07:00Help - Sustain Kitesurfing Lanka StaffDear friends,<br />
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Its a tough tough time for all of us. We really need your help to generate funds to sustain our staff. Most of you know how KSL has transformed many lives for the better.<br />
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Do help us sustain our staff and continue the legacy of Kalpitiya.<br />
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dilsiriwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12604348312578446228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315183536261588621.post-11570127046817365242019-10-20T08:47:00.001-07:002019-10-20T08:47:18.001-07:00Sharing the stoke many years on.....Vella 2019The joys of Kitesurfing still havent subsided. We still love kiting, sharing our kites and even taken shots of people kiting! Kiting is a community sport for sure and our community at <a href="http://www.kitesurfinglanka.com/" target="_blank">Kitesurfing Lanka</a> just keeps growing :)<br />
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The history and ethos of KSL – a letter from Dilsiri</h1>
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MY VERY FIRST STEPS KITESURFING</h2>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">I started Kitesurfing just by chance when my friend Previne invited me to join a ‘kitesurfing camp’. It was the 1</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">st</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">in Kalpitiya. I saved money, attended the camp. I couldn’t quite afford lessons, so once I came back to Colombo I managed to get some money, buy a kite and be taught the sport by Mischi Walter.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">The sport took over my life, I gave up playing competitive sports – Rugby, Hockey was out, Kitesurfing was in! Every weekend I took a bus – 8 hours to Kalpitiya amidst bomb scares and checkpoints. This was in 2008 and the civil war was still on.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">I remember being arrested for kitesurfing in restricted areas, I remember being chased by a Navy Gun Boat for having strayed onto the high-security zones in Colombo. I remember how crazy we were wanting to be the first to kitesurf in all of Sri Lanka in all the different locations. We felt like explorers, adventurers.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">At work, Monday to Friday, I dreamt of kiting. My bosses were quite cool giving me a chance to kite during ‘office hours’ on the condition I get the work done later on. The stars seem to align to support my passion. I started blogging, got into magazines, TV, billboards.</span></div>
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THE BEGINNING OF KSL</h2>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Leo and I met randomly through my blog Kitesurfing Sri Lanka. We did some trips, we became friends. Around 3 years later, we randomly chatted on google and decided let’s take the plunge and start a business. I got a break from my corporate life, and with the savings we rented a hotel. Year 1 started with 15 persons in rented premises. We have our Series 1 Land Rover as the support vehicle – I remember we snapped the chassis carrying too much weight on it!</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">We cleaned, cooked and did all. Fast forward Leo and I have Kitesurfing Lanka in Kalpitiya and Vayu Mannar – which incidentally was the very place I kited for the first time in 2009. We directly employ around 60 persons and impact 2 communities. Today the World Number 3 Paula Novotna is staying in our camp, along with Red Bull King of the Air Champ Aurélien Pétreau and the 8 time World Snow Kite Champ Guillaume Chastagnol!</span></div>
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SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY</h2>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Just yesterday, I read a post from the President of the Local Fishing Community, Sugath; he thanked us for the support – we made a conscious decision from year 1 to outsource services to the village – so they can earn a living through support services to our business. To this day, KSL does not own a truck, van or boat – all these are provided by the village.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">I wonder how we did it, no money, help just from family and friends and we created something huge. I am truly grateful to serve and make a difference through this sport and business. I hope you will be part of our story.</span></div>
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Sincerely,</div>
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Dil</div>
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dilsiriwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12604348312578446228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315183536261588621.post-17522688257404023582019-06-02T21:55:00.001-07:002019-06-02T21:55:56.633-07:00Sri Lanka's Second Kitesurfing FrontierMannar Island. Sri Lanka's first sea port, the place of the Rama's Bridge also known as Adams Bridge, a Mecca for Bird Life and now Sri Lankas next big Kitesurfing Destination.<br />
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If you browse through the posts on this blog you will see me actually kiting her for the first time - literally first time ever on the Adams Bridge, thanks to the help of Commander Priyantha. Fast forward also 8 years, we have a unique rustic kite camp on the doorstep to the Adams' Bridge.
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<a href="https://vimeo.com/241344254">Vayu Kite School & Resort: Mannar Island, Sri Lanka</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/kitesurfinglanka">Kitesurfing Lanka</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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Its quite cool being here as one of the first tourism setups. This area was never developed due to the civil war. The community continues to be of poor fishing communities. HOWEVER, kitesurfing will be an avenue out of the poverty. We already have Roy, Mannar's first local kiter! Soon we will get others on the board from the village.<br />
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Marine pollution that comes from India has really damaged the environment here, however we take it upon ourselves to make a change through inspiration from the precious plastics movement. More information on this out soon.<br />
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dilsiriwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12604348312578446228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315183536261588621.post-63717485306373693582019-05-26T07:25:00.000-07:002019-05-26T07:25:28.906-07:00Spreading Visions, Not Plastic! From Kitesurfing to Saving the Planet through this sport!Its been ages. Lots of things going on. The most exciting part is that with Kitesurfing Businesses stable, it enables us to now focus on things that really matter! Planet and People. We are in a unique partnership with a fellow kiter Gianna and her team at Merijaan. Check our the first blog post from their website <a href="https://merijaan.de/blog/sri-lanka-0/?fbclid=IwAR3mnEu-5JssfwMvca381ie_3HnZwggYnLEKZlfKcXpxbZ96Egwf-qaon2o">https://merijaan.de/blog/sri-lanka-0/?fbclid=IwAR3mnEu-5JssfwMvca381ie_3HnZwggYnLEKZlfKcXpxbZ96Egwf-qaon2o</a><br />
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Finally, after two years, I (Gianna) am back in Sri Lanka – the country I feel so connected to. My passion for kitesurfing and motivation to make a difference brought me back to palm tree paradise.</div>
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My team and I will start our first upcycling project here. So we partnered up with people who share our vision and mission and were willing to support our initiative. I would shortly like to introduce our team which comprises Isabella, Fabian, Lisa, Johanna and me. We found each other through our will to fight against plastic pollution. Initially, we knew each other through our studies, work or friends. Today we are connected by our vision to upcycle plastic waste into useful products and thereby help to overcome poverty in developing countries. I would shortly introduce the team;</div>
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With her experience in product design, Isa gives our products the final touch. She is our creative link between technical implementation and design.</div>
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I represent and coordinate our team, combine technical and economic requirements and I am responsible for our financial survival. For more information please see our <a href="https://merijaan.de/about/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #54595f; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;">team page.</a></div>
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Also, there is our official business partner Dilsiri Welikala: Dil is much more than just our business partner though, he is our biggest fan, friend and enabler. He is co-owner of two kitesurf camps – <a href="https://www.kitesurfinglanka.com/kite-green-initiative/" rel="noopener" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #54595f; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Kitesurfing Lanka</a> and <a href="https://www.kitesurfingmannar.com/" rel="noopener" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #54595f; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Vayu Kitecamp</a> and closely involved in the success of our first project.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">KTA Sri Lanka <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2018 Sri Lanka Freestyle X National Championships<o:p></o:p></span></b></h1>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">With an
opening day registration of over 60 riders from 13 countries, the KTA Sri Lanka
was shaping up to be the event everyone was hoping for.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The event
set to take place on the stunning flat water freestyle heaven at Kalpitiya, was
already seeing the wind being to fill in, even before the last rider had
checked in. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sponsored
by the Sri Lanka Tourism Ministry and supported by the kite schools from the
Kalpitiya Windsports Club, the first day of the KTA Sri Lanka was designated
for the Sri Lanka Freestyle X National Championships. It was the event start
that is sure to set the scene for the rest of the week, as the local riders
showed the international riders how to throw-down on their home turf.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Freestyle
X, the freeride competition format developed by the KTA, allows riders to mix
together their old and new school moves to show off the best of what it means
to be a freestyle rider. It is a format that perfectly suits the strong Sri
Lankan conditions, allowing riders to boost their old school moves and power
the new.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The wind
throughout the day pushed up to between 20 -25kts, meaning that even though
riding conditions were not at all times stable, it certainly set the challenge
and showed the judges who had the best all round ability.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">With an
awesome mix of deadmen, handle passes, kiteloops, F16’s and board offs of every
variety, the early heats of the Sri Lanka Freestyle X National Championships
began to unfold. Local friends and rivals alike pushed each other to perform at
their best and although of course not every rider would make it through to the
later stages, they showed the impressive level Sri Lankan kiters have now
reached. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In the
final stages though, the showdowns would be played out between Samara Priyanka
and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gihan Anurudda Mihdukulasuriya in
the first semi, with</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Amjath Nasar and</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Anishka Dinel in the second.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For
Priyanka and Mihdukulasuriya the wind was perhaps at its flukiest of the day,
with lulls popping up throughout the heat making it difficult for the riders to
time their moves and gain a lot of height in their old school moves. In the end
though Priyanka’s better constancy would take him through to the finals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For the
second semi the wind was back to full power and both riders were able to show
their best. Nasar was able to initially catch the eye of the judge with a
smooth range of well boosted old school moves that seem to put him in front of
his opponent. Dinel however fought back and in the end it would be his overall
constancy that would carry him through<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The
runners-up final began in the same vein as the semi’s, but unfortunately at the
halfway point Nasar’s slammed in a hard landing and his board snapped in two.
Although after this Nasar was taken a replacement board by the rescue team,
this is under the rules seen as outside assistance and gave the win to
Mihdukulasuriya.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In the
finals, Dinel open his account with powerful deadman front roll, only to be
countered by a big board off switch, F16 and back-roll handlepass from
Priyanka. Dinel held his nerve though finishing with some powerful wake style
tricks, while Priyanka pushed perhaps a little too hard and failed to land his
final rush of moves, giving in the end the Sri Lanka Freestyle X National
Championships to Dinel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Today has a
seen a classic start to a freestyle event, high standards and hard fought
competition that with the wind forecast to remain at this level throughout the
week, we can look forward to a lot more top level kiting as the international
riders get set to join the proceedings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">1<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Anishka Dinel<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Samara Priyanka<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">3<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Amjath Nasar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">4<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Gihan Anurudda Mihdukulasuriya <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2018 Asian Freestyle X Championships<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></h1>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">KTA Sri
Lanka and the pumping winds have brought us to the much anticipated Asian
Freestyle X Championships, the main event of the week here in Sri Lanka.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The riders
are now all very tuned into the conditions at the Kalpitiya lagoon and ready
for the day’s competition. The wind as it has been all week was averaging
around the 20kt mark with just a few gusts and lulls throw in to unsettle the
competitors. Unfortunately though in these conditions have taken their toll on
a few of the riders and several of the first heats out on the water today were
in effect by’s as injured riders were unable to compete. In this situation the
rules still require their opponent to take to the water and complete one
scoring jump, to justify the win.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">But then
with the admin rounds dealt with, the competition took off for real, with two
rounds of heats that saw riders giving their all once again in the cut and
trust of Freestyle X.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Strong performances
from Sri Lanka’s Mohamed Althaf, Ajmal Nasar and Anishka Dinel, along once
again saw these local riders progressing well through the early rounds. Their
run though was brought to an end by Vietnam’s Phu Phoang Lai, the Philippines
Mark Magliqiuan and Thailand’s Yo Narapitchit Pudla and Prawit Buachatturat. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The latter
group of riders were now through to the semi-final rounds, each with their
sights set on the championship title. It was though the turn of the women to
take to the water and settle who would be their 2018 champion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The women’s
combined final would feature Japan’s Aya Oshima, Turkey’s Elif Taluy and Thai
riders Fon Benyapa Jantawan, and Tatsanee Phisin. The outcome however was not
to be a repeat of the International Open earlier in the week, as Taluy and
Jantawan were edged out by Phisin and Oshima. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Phisin in
particular had a blinding final, landing powerful new school moves and high
well timed old school tricks that showed her confidence had grown over the
week’s competition. However, the experience and skill of Oshima proved
unstoppable, with her range of new school moves in particular leaving her
rivals in her wake. In the end there could only be one winner and for the 2018
Asian Championships, it was once again Japan’s Aya Oshima.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Attention
then moved back to the men’s group, as our semi-finalists battled it out to
grab their place in the finals. The final though would turn out to be an all
Thai affair as Pudla and Buachatturat held off the challenges of their rivals.
The Pudla / Magliqiuan semi-final was though in particular staggeringly close,
with only a 0.5 difference in the score between the two.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Magliquian
would though pick up the bronze medal podium slot, after his runner-up finals
with Vietnam’s Phoang Lai, who’s early form of the week deserted him this time.
In particular Phoang Lai failed to land two attempts at his normally rock solid
slim chance and this seem to throw him of course a little. Magliquian though
was still on a roll from his near defeat of Pudla and really did not put a foot
wrong to take the win.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The men’s
2018 Asian Freestyle X final, would open with both riders matching each other
move for move as they rolled out big one-foot front rolls, boar spins and
313/s. At this point with things more or less evenly matched, Pudla’s power
began to tell and he started to pull away from Magliquian, ending of course
with a massive well anticipated X5 front loop. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">And with
that, Yo Narapichit Pudla was once again Asian champion - although even as he
admitted it was a bit of a surprise that at 31 years old he was still top of
the pile. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Both the
men’s and women’s finals had lived up to the high level expectations for the
KTA Sri Lanka. Both reigning champions had retained their crowns, but it was
good to see the rising level of talent chasing them hard, ensuring many good
years of freestyle competition are to be anticipated in the coming years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The KTA was
formed to give an international platform to the skills and talents of
kiteboarders throughout Asia, and to bring professional level competition and
training to the region. The KTA launched the first kiteboard event of its kind
in Asia in September 2009 and since then delivered over 50 international events
across Asia and Australasia ranging from National, to International and Asian
Championships, including World and Youth Olympic Qualifiers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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open to everyone from anywhere, amateur and pro riders alike. It is the one and
only officially Asian continental tour sanctioned by the International
Kiteboarding Association (IKA), the kitesurfing world governing body, which in
turn is the class representative to the International Sailing Federation (ISAF)
sanctioning international sailing competitions from world championship to
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dilsiriwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12604348312578446228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315183536261588621.post-47699055369162225542018-04-20T09:52:00.000-07:002018-04-20T09:52:06.434-07:00From Kitesurfing to changing communities through swiming!Kitesurfing Lanka continues to change communities for the better through sports. The 2
KM Sea Swim was organized in a bid to promote Swimming and as Life
Skill, showcase Kalpitiya as an all year destination & bring to
light the dire need to protect and care for our oceans and natural
resources. The 2KM Sea Swim was a first of its kind with over 130
participants from the Wayamba Region. Pretty stoked we pulled it off.
All participants got certificates, top 10 medals as well as cash prizes.
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dilsiriwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12604348312578446228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315183536261588621.post-13407449653020126512018-03-24T20:43:00.001-07:002018-03-24T20:43:19.731-07:00Post from Nadine - Swiss Snow Kiter on Kalpitiya<h1 class="entry-title">
<a href="https://www.evokaii.com/2018/03/13/moments-more-precious-than-money/" target="_blank">Moments more precious than money</a></h1>
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Before I set off to this journey, I just felt like I was working … but this trip has changed me a lot.<br />
After 14 hours of flight, I walked out of the plane onto the airstrip in
Sri Lanka, with the following conclusion of Dalai Lama in my head:</div>
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<em>“Nothing is more relaxing than accepting what is coming.”</em></div>
Traveling always changes the state of mind, nothing though has such a
vast impact as the first impression, which is putting so many things
into perspective. All the colours, all the different smells, smiling
faces everywhere. All my senses work on high speed to fully process the
experience.<br />
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I wake up in the morning and feel the sand under my bare feet.
Silently I stroll along the beach and watch the bright colours of the
sunrise. Time is standing still in this present moment. Here and now. I
stay alert to capture the unique moment. Because mindfulness means
staying awake.<br />
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In a quiet place I spread out my yoga mat and take in the moment. The
sun is shinning warm rays onto my face. After my final meditation, the
gentle lapping of fishes in the lagoon brings me back to the present
now.<br />
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The Now</h3>
In the afternoon I feel the wind blowing through my hair. The smell
of the salt breeze is sneaking into my nose. I pack my kite-gear and go
to the beach totally relaxed. I pump up my kite, put on the boots and
start to rock away on the water in my very own way.<br />
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At first I am alone with the locals on the water and we have so much
fun. When our eyes meet, we start to laugh and this laugh is so pure,
full of love and bliss.<br />
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My water element has me back. It connects us. We exchange the kites
and share our lives for a few days. This feeling of being one with
everything in the water is everything at the same time: desire, love and
passion. Longing to arrive. To arrive in yourself. The power of the sun
shines upon the face, the song of the wind, the endless blue of the sea
and the scent of the sea bristle in the nose.<br />
What is left of my ego, my troubles and the stress which I felt I
had? Nothing! The world continues to revolve tirelessly and I care for
my own happiness.<br />
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Ray of Hope</h3>
And then comes this one day, this one moment that changes my life and
mindset. Especially that ray of hope, which manages to open my heart.<br />
I am sitting on the beach, with my board on my feet for a moment to
look at myself. Here he comes, that stranger who sits next to me, smiles
and asks:<br />
“Can I help you? All ok?” He’s a pretty good kitesurfer and I’m
overwhelmed and answer with a stunned “No, thanks”. Because in my mind I
was already somewhere else as I was thinking “You should be out of the
water long time ago and pack your stuff.” As my last hours had dawned in
this paradise.<br />
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A few minutes later, I was out of the water. Unfortunately only at
that moment later, when I was at the airport and the bustle around me
calmed down the realisation caught up with me.<br />
Well, but what was so special now? It was this respect, this
togetherness, giving without giving, and sharing this!! That was the
greatest gift for me on this adventurous, bright and eventful journey.<br />
The reason is that in Europe the competitive thinking of “I want to
be better”, “I jump higher”, “My jump has more style” dominates the
minds. Jealousy, envy, greed and hate reign in the minds of the people
instead of support for each other, to help, to contribute and to share.<br />
Therefore it is very special for me to have met these people in these few seconds and I am grateful for this moment!<br />
A special thanks to the awesome locals working at <a href="https://www.kitesurfinglanka.com/">Kitesurfing Lanka</a>.
You are all wonderful and many can learn from you. Also a huge thank
you to this person who has taught me in that very moment, in which I
have learned more than in many years.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 200%;">N♡DINE</span></div>
dilsiriwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12604348312578446228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315183536261588621.post-50498423602497027162018-02-07T21:18:00.005-08:002018-02-07T21:18:49.261-08:00Winter Vibes at the WOLRD Best KITESURF CAMPTop 10? Nah, its the #1, the <a href="http://www.kitesurfinglanka.com/" target="_blank">World Best Kite Camp</a>. Kitesurfing Lanka in Kalpitiya Sri Lanka. Check out the winter vibes .<br />
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<br />dilsiriwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12604348312578446228noreply@blogger.com0Unnamed Road, Talaimannar Village South, Sri Lanka9.0810781438788624 79.7013473510742199.0653986438788632 79.681177351074226 9.0967576438788615 79.721517351074212tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315183536261588621.post-53830390676592022512018-01-20T06:00:00.001-08:002018-01-20T06:00:15.557-08:00Q&A with Adrian and DilThe start of passions, the achievement of dreams, a cool little interview. Adrian Kerr has been visiting Kitesurfing Lanka and being fascinated with our story.
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<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/251630148">Winter Vibes at Kitesurfing Lanka Dec 2017</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/kitesurfinglanka">Kitesurfing Lanka</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>dilsiriwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12604348312578446228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315183536261588621.post-43447718066491037642017-11-19T11:12:00.001-08:002018-02-03T21:23:14.937-08:00Review of Sri Lanka's newest Kite Spot - Vayu MannarIt is heaven! Check out the review https://www.zewanderingfrogs.com/kiteboarding-mannar-a-new-sri-lanka-kiting-paradise-unveiled/<br />
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While kiteboarding in Kalpitiya has increased in popularity,
kitesurfing Sri Lanka is at its beginning with plenty spots waiting to
be discovered. Well, search no more! Kiteboarding Mannar will make you
feel like an explorer! And if you think the wind is strong in Kalpitiya,
the conditions are even stronger in Mannar. Be prepared to be blown
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<b>Where is Mannar?</b></h2>
Mannar Peninsula (sometimes referred as Mannar Island Sri Lanka) is
in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, about 300 kilometers (around 190
miles) north of Colombo on the West coast facing India.<br />
The spot is actually on the outskirts of Talaimannar, a little town the furthest west of Mannar.<br />
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Mannar Kite Spot</div>
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This area is locally called Adam’s Bridge (or Rama’s Bridge), of what
used to be 50-kilometer (30 miles) land connection to India. Legend
said that you could cross the bridge by foot, that is until a cyclone
destroyed it in the late 15th century. Nowadays, small islands and
sandbanks are parcelled by shallow water sections. According to the
famous Ramayana poem, the name Rama’s bridge comes from the belief that
the army of Prince Rama built it when Hanuman tried to rescue his wife
from the Demon King Ravana.<br />
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Adam’s Bridge from Sri Lanka to India – Photo courtesy of Vayu Resort</div>
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<b>Mannar Kiteboarding Spots</b></h2>
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<i><b>Adam’s Bridge </b></i></h4>
The main spot lays in front of a long 16-kilometre (10-mile) sandbar
and faces Adam’s Bridge. Imagine the perfect water: flat, warm,
turquoise. The spot: smooth white sand. The wind: constant and strong.
One word: Paradise!<br />
The dunes offer two options: the ocean waves in the south part of the
dunes, and the flat water north of it. There, away from the crowd, a
busy day currently features about 15 kiteboarders on the water. Isn’t
that a dream?<br />
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Busy day kiteboarding in Mannar – Photo courtesy of Vayu Resort</div>
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Small islands and sandbars close to the resort provide a good 300
meters (360 yards) of safety on the land side. But the wind there is
offshore, requiring kiters to know how to get upwind or be pushed at
sea. If that happens, a rescue boat is on site during the high season
for a stress-free and safe riding experience. The boat is available from
9 am to 5 pm but these hours might vary though so enquire before
getting on the water.<br />
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Time to try a new trick, safety boat at the ready! Photo courtesy of Kobus De Wet</div>
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The Adam’s Bridge spot is a summer-only area, as it faces the Adam’s
Bridge Marine National Park. To avoid disrupting the birds, there is no
kiting on that spot in the winter months. You can still kite on the
ocean side which doesn’t have that restriction. However, the wind turns
northward during this period which makes the ocean side complete
offshore with no safety sandbars or boats!<br />
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Cruising in Mannar kite spot – Photo courtesy of Vayu Resort</div>
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The launch and landing areas vary according to the tides. At low
tide, you can use the local truck to get your gear up to the water.<br />
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<img alt="Sri. Lanka Mannar Kiteboarding. Gear Truck from Resort to Spot" src="https://www.zewanderingfrogs.com/u/sri-lanka-mannar-kiteboarding-gear-truck-from-resort-to-spot?w=800" width="800" /></div>
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Gear Truck from Resort to Spot – Photo courtesy of Vayu Resort</div>
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Or just walk to the spot, a few minutes away from the resort.<br />
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<img alt="Sri. Lanka Mannar Kiteboarding. Walking the short distance to the launch area" src="https://www.zewanderingfrogs.com/u/sri-lanka-mannar-kiteboarding-walking-the-short-distance-to-the-launch-area?w=800" width="800" /></div>
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Walking the short distance to the launch area – Photo courtesy of Vayu Resort</div>
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<h4>
<i><b>Other Mannar Kiteboarding Areas </b></i></h4>
Go for a downwind around Mannar for new sensations. If you are
interested in longer trips, for example to Jaffna, the local kite resort
can organize downwinds over multi-days for you.<br />
<h2>
<b>When to Go Kitesurfing in Mannar?</b></h2>
Like in Kalpitiya, there are two windy seasons for kitesurfing Mannar: Summer, and Winter. The winds blow <span style="background-color: #f5f6f5;">strongly </span>all year long, but Fall and Spring might not be as reliable.<br />
<ul>
<li><i><b>Summer</b></i>: The best season for kiting runs
from May to October for, where the south-west winds are usually blowing
around an average 20 knots.</li>
<li><i><b>Winter</b></i>: You can catch the winter season
from mid-December to end of February, with winds also in the 20-knot
average but with a Northeast direction. Remember that, at that time,
kiting the Northern side of the spot is prohibited due to the migratory
birds residing in the nearby sanctuary.</li>
</ul>
In both seasons, the wind tends to be lighter in the morning and grows stronger in the afternoon.<br />
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<img alt="Sri. Lanka Mannar Kiteboarding. Wind patterns" src="https://www.zewanderingfrogs.com/u/sri-lanka-mannar-kiteboarding-wind-patterns?w=800" width="800" /></div>
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Wind patterns over the dunes</div>
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As an indication, an adult male of around 70 kgs might want to take a 9m<span style="font-weight: 400;">2</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
kite. And as a rule (though as with everything with the wind, this is
no guarantee of course!), the wind will generally be stronger and more
stable than in Kalpitiya, so make sure to bring your smaller kites as
well. </span><br />
Our friend Kobus used his 10m<span style="font-weight: 400;">2</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
North Rebel and a 136cm twintip and reported he was overpowered all the
time…just the way he likes it! During his three-day stay, the wind blew
consistently, and so strong he mentioned seeing the sand blasting
across the beach every day, reminded him of Cape Town. On our end, the
wind did blow the two days out of the three we visited Mannar, but it
was out of the season (end of September), so still pretty good and
telling! Obviously keep in mind that this spot is like any other kite
spot: the wind is never guaranteed. Days without wind in the middle of
the season can occur anytime.</span><br />
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<img alt="Sri. Lanka Mannar Kiteboarding. Ready to have some fun" src="https://www.zewanderingfrogs.com/u/sri-lanka-mannar-kiteboarding-ready-to-have-some-fun?w=800" width="800" /></div>
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Ready to have some fun – Photo courtesy of Vayu Resort</div>
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<h2>
<b>Mannar Water Conditions & Beach Settings</b></h2>
Just like Vella Island for those familiar with the famous Kalpitiya
kite spot, Mannar features insanely flat spots! The nice shallow
sections make learning to kitesurf more accessible for the student.<br />
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<img alt="Sri. Lanka Mannar Kiteboarding. Mannar Paradise: Turquoise water and white sand beach" src="https://www.zewanderingfrogs.com/u/sri-lanka-mannar-kiteboarding-mannar-paradise-turquoise-water-and-white-sand-beach?w=800" width="800" /></div>
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Mannar Paradise: Turquoise water and white sand beach</div>
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The incredible turquoise water is also warm, stretching along white
sand beaches, gentle rolling dunes that create these flat conditions.
That’s paradise for you!<br />
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<img alt="Sri. Lanka Mannar Kiteboarding. We did say the water was turquoise." src="https://www.zewanderingfrogs.com/u/sri-lanka-mannar-kiteboarding-we-did-say-the-water-was-turquoise?w=800" width="800" /></div>
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We did say the water was turquoise…</div>
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The only thing we were not thrilled about is that the beach on the
ocean side was very littered. Not from any local trash but all from
plastic debris drifting from afar and landing in the giant net that the
sandbars provide. But this is not just the case for Mannar as it is the
same in Kalpitiya, and across India and Indonesia in general. If you
stay on the flat north side, you will see none of it – and that’s where
all the action is happening!<br />
Note that the owners of the new kite resort are very engaged in
sustainable tourism. They pioneered projects around Kalpitiya to use
reusable bottles and reduce plastic garbage. Their goal is to apply the
same effort in Mannar.<br />
<h2>
<b>Mannar Kiteboarding Lessons & </b><b>Gear Rental</b></h2>
If you don’t bring your own gear, are looking to learn kiteboarding
or want to learn new tricks, you can check the local Kiteschool at the
Vayu Kite Resort. Kite sizes available range from <span style="font-weight: 400;">5
to 14m2, board sizes from 131 to 160. Vests, helmets, harnesses and
shoes are available for rent as well. The Vayu Kiteschool has around 6
IKO instructors, which provide teaching in French, German, English and
Flemish. </span><br />
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<img alt="Sri. Lanka Mannar Kiteboarding. Learning to Kitesurf in Mannar" src="https://www.zewanderingfrogs.com/u/sri-lanka-mannar-kiteboarding-learning-to-kitesurf-in-mannar?w=800" width="800" /></div>
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Learning to Kitesurf in Mannar – Photo courtesy of Vayu Resort</div>
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If you break something, you can purchase a repair kit from the store, or check with the repair shop at the kiteschool.<br />
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<img alt="Sri. Lanka Mannar Kiteboarding. Practice makes perfect! Time to go on the water" src="https://www.zewanderingfrogs.com/u/sri-lanka-mannar-kiteboarding-practice-makes-perfect-time-to-go-on-the-water?w=800" width="800" /></div>
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Practice makes perfect! Time to go on the water – Photo courtesy of Kobus De Wet</div>
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<h2>
<b>How to Go to Mannar Sri Lanka?</b></h2>
<ul>
<li><b><i>By Private Car with Driver</i></b>: The most
convenient way to reach Mannar is by a private car. Organize a pick-up
directly from the airport in Negombo for the faster transfer. Note that
the airport is in Negombo, one hour north of Colombo.
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<img alt="Sri. Lanka Mannar Kiteboarding. Mannar Sri Lanka" src="https://www.zewanderingfrogs.com/u/sri-lanka-mannar-kiteboarding-mannar-sri-lanka?w=800" width="800" /></div>
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Mannar Sri Lanka</div>
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</li>
<li><i><b>By Train:</b></i>
<ul>
<li>There is a train station right in Talaimannar, with two trains
running daily from Colombo. Trains in Sri Lanka are efficient, mostly on
time and extremely affordable. Check out the <a href="https://eservices.railway.gov.lk/schedule/searchTrain.action?lang=en" rel="nofollow noopener">Sri Railway</a> website for more information</li>
<li>Tip: Check out the exact name of the desired start and end train
stations on Google Maps first. Then do your query on the Sri Lankan
railway website!<br />
<i><b><br />
</b></i></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><i><b>By Tuk-Tuk:</b></i>
<ul>
<li>Not your regular means of transportation, and only if you are
already around in the northern part of Sri Lanka. We rented ours from
Kalpitiya and drove up to Mannar.</li>
<li>Note that, while this was fun, tuk-tuks are quite hard to drive!
Moreover, the low-speed limit and the high number of police check-points
almost double the time it would take by car.</li>
<li>Overall, we don’t recommend tuk-tuk for a long distance trip.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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<img alt="Sri. Lanka Mannar Kiteboarding. Going to Mannar with our tuktuk" src="https://www.zewanderingfrogs.com/u/sri-lanka-mannar-kiteboarding-going-to-mannar-with-our-tuktuk?w=800" width="800" /></div>
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Going to Mannar with our tuk-tuk</div>
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<ul>
<li><i><b>By Bus: </b></i>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type: none;">
<ul>
<li>Buses regularly run between major cities, and at least once a day
between smaller destinations. Mannar is an important destination so
catching a bus should be easy.</li>
<li>You might have to overnight in Anuradhapura depending on the time you leave Colombo or Negombo.<i> </i>From there, take a bus to Talaimannar, and arrange a pick-up or take a taxi to the spot.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><i><b>By Plane:</b></i>
<ul>
<li>There is no regular flight from the international airport in Negombo to Jaffna, the nearest airport to Mannar</li>
<li>An airline <a class="broken_link" href="http://http//www.cinnamonair.com/destinations/jaffna.html" rel="nofollow noopener">Cinnamon Air</a> connects to Jaffna but via charter only for the time being.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>
<b>Non-Kiting Activities Around Mannar</b></h2>
I could have called this section “For non-windy days”! However, these
are so rare in Mannar! You will most likely want a break from the
insane conditions than face an actual day with no wind. The kite spot is
somewhat remote and isolated, which we personally loved. So we just
chilled the day without wind. But in case you still have the energy to
spare, try one of these things to do around Mannar:<br />
<ul>
<li>Active activities include borrowing SUP (watch for these fins!) and bikes.</li>
<li>For more relaxing ones, go for yoga time or massage.</li>
<li>Nature buffs will enjoy bird watching or explore one of the nearby wildlife parks like <a href="https://www.zewanderingfrogs.com/leopards-encounters-wilpattu-national-park-sri-lanka/" rel="noopener">Wilpattu National Park</a>.</li>
<li>If you are more into history, visit the ancient cities of
Anuradhapura or Sigiriya, one of the many top Sri Lanka sightseeing
sites.</li>
<li>Rent a scooter or bike and discover fishing villages and natural Palmira Palms forests around Tailamannar.</li>
</ul>
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<img alt="Sri. Lanka Wilpattu National Park. Leopard Laying on Tree Branch" src="https://www.zewanderingfrogs.com/u/sri-lanka-wilpattu-national-park-leopard-laying-on-tree-branch?w=800" width="800" /></div>
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Leopard Laying on Tree Branch in Wilpattu National Park</div>
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<h2>
<b>Where to Stay in Mannar?</b></h2>
A few Mannar accommodations are in and around Tailamannar, but none with the perfect location than<a href="http://www.kitesurfingmannar.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Vayu Resort</a>.
The brand new resort is built with kitesurfing in mind. Vayu Resort is
indeed right on the spot and offers all the amenities for the perfect
Mannar kiteboarding vacation.<br />
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<img alt="Sri. Lanka Mannar Kiteboarding. View of Vayu Resort by Adam's Bridge Kiteboarding Spot" src="https://www.zewanderingfrogs.com/u/sri-lanka-mannar-kiteboarding-view-of-vayu-resort-by-adam-s-bridge-kiteboarding-spot?w=800" width="800" /></div>
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Sunset over the Vayu Resort and Adam’s Bridge Kiteboarding Spot – Photo courtesy of Vayu Resort</div>
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<h2>
<b>Mannar Travel Tips</b></h2>
<ul>
<li>Take high SPF sunscreens, believe me, the sun is incredibly
intense! A scarf or mask to protect your nose and mouth would be a good
idea as well.</li>
<li>Bring all your equipment. On some days you can cruise on your 15m2
while on others you will be holding onto your 6m2. So to avoid
disappointment take them all! You can also check with the resort shop to
check what equipment is available for rent. You may want to reserve in
advance if you want a specific size or model.</li>
<li>Consider booties to protect against the occasional sharp seashells.</li>
<li>Add a First Aid kit. If booties are not your things, make sure you
have supplies to care for small little cuts. You won’t be kiting over
any reef, but will probably step into a sharp little shell when you
least expect it. Trust me, it happened to us, with seconds of ditching
the shoes…</li>
<li>Prepare for a long day ride from Colombo as the 300-kilometer (190
miles) trip takes about 7 hours by private car. Break it with a visit to
the <a href="https://www.zewanderingfrogs.com/leopards-encounters-wilpattu-national-park-sri-lanka/" rel="noopener">Wilpattu National Park</a> and search for elephants and leopards. Or check the ancient cities along the road.</li>
<li>Share a taxi to keep the costs down.</li>
<li>Fill your water bottle before you head out to go kiting! You will
have so much fun on the water that you won’t realize that you are
dehydrating in the sun. So drink plenty of water.</li>
</ul>
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<img alt="Sri. Lanka Mannar Kiteboarding. Meeting with the locals, Sri Lanka style" src="https://www.zewanderingfrogs.com/u/sri-lanka-mannar-kiteboarding-meeting-with-the-locals-sri-lanka-style?w=800" width="800" /></div>
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Meeting with the locals, Sri Lanka style – Photo courtesy of Vayu Resort</div>
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As lovely as this kite destination was, we, unfortunately, did not
kite ourselves this incredible place. To start with, we visited at the
end of the season, the resort officially closed. On the top of that,
Bruno injured himself by having too much kiteboarding in Kalpitiya.<br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">This post was originally posted on Ze Wandering Frogs<a href="https://www.zewanderingfrogs.com/mannar/kiteboarding-mannar-a-new-sri-lanka-kiting-paradise-unveiled" target="_blank"> https://www.zewanderingfrogs.com/mannar/kiteboarding-mannar-a-new-sri-lanka-kiting-paradise-unveiled</a></span> <br />
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Kitesurfing Lanka and Vayu Resort Mannar specialize in Kite Coaching Catamaran Trips! www.kitesurfinglanka.comdilsiriwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12604348312578446228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315183536261588621.post-61764701274718709382017-11-07T05:48:00.002-08:002017-11-09T18:42:05.228-08:00What a journey it has been - Kalpitiya to MannarWhat an amazing journey this blog has seen. From a student of kitesurfing to get hooked, start a business and now a brand new camp in new locations! Sri Lanka IS a <a href="http://www.kitesurfinglanka.com/" target="_blank">kitesurfers paradise</a> and probably the best in the world.
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2017 saw Leo and take bold steps to start Catamaran Trips where we had coaching clinics run by Zac Andrews. This was well received. We also venture to the Adams Bridge again - 6 years after being the first to kite on it, we start a new camp called Vayu - Vayu incidentally means God of Wind and the location is epic! Check the clip out of the <a href="http://www.kitesurfingmannar.com/" target="_blank">Vayu Mannar.</a>
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The Camp will be headed by Chris who has had many of experience working in the hospitality and watersports trade. He will without doubt bring in a sense of professionalism and class to the existing setup.
Kappalady Kite Camp will be managed by Kitesurfing Lanka - Sri Lanka's largest and most professional specialist in Kitesurfing. Visit www.kitesurfingkappalady.com
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Its not too long, its not too crazy. Kitesufing Lanka manages these downwinders and can get you to start like a new aspect to Kitesurfing - Downwinders!
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