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Kiteboarding on the Potomac
Since some people seem to be interested in the Potomac lately, thought I’d post a thread.
The Potomac is kiteable with some caveats.The best “launches” (I use that term loosely) are Spectator Beach (south of the Wilson Bridge) and TC Williams Boathouse (in Old Town). Spectator Beach is a pull off of the GW Parkway about a mile or so south of Belle Haven Marina. Here is a pic of the launch.
Sessions
Assateague summer kiteboarding»
Assateague is cursed for me. I swear it. The last time I rode there, I was about a mile upwind of the launch when my brand new kite went down on a botched jump. It hit the water and the canopy split straight down the middle near the center strut from the leading edge to the trailing edge.
Miami Jan 24-08»
Miami is the greatest place on earth I remember David J talking about kiting the flats with the Kitehouse and after talking to Bruno about it I knew I had to check it out.I got into Miami around 10am and was on…
Terrapin 12/1»
Well, it would take a lot to disappoint me today as I haven’t been out in a month! (but it was actually quite nice) I snuck out between diaper changes and got in a very nice session at Terrapin this morning.
Locals
Meet some of the local kiteboarders»
Local Riders from D.C, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware…and other places
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Store Products
Ocean Rodeo Surf Drysuit, kiteboarding, kitesurfing Pyro Pro, Pyro Lite»
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