Watching Kitesurfing Right Outside My Window
Yesterday I was resting and recovering from laryngitis and noticed a kitesurfer right outside my window. This was so awesome to see! I totally want to learn how to do this some day. I've been surfing for a long time, and I lived on a sailboat where we had two windsurfing boards I used quite a bit, so I'm familiar with the tacking involved with any wind-driven sport. I imagine kitesurfing is somewhat similar to windsurfing, though I've only ever windsurfed in a harbor.
Maybe someday I'll learn how to do this and I could connect with @roelandp to learn some things. If I lived here and these winds are consistent, you better believe I'd be out there regularly learning how to fly like this guy.
I took the video on my phone and it also includes the full view of the beach from our window and a little video of us walking down the street after lunch. My son Devon started giving commentary because he knew my voice is shot. :)
Have you ever kitesurfed before or seen someone do it live?
The island is truly blesses with some awesome views and beaches along the coast. Living there for so many years was surreal as living in paradise is tough when you have to make a living. I always enjoy my time there when visiting the family. Enjoy!
How long did you live in PR? I'm toying with the idea of moving here someday.
I live there for about 20 years! Dorado and Rio Grande are some of the best residential areas if you are interested. The economy has suffered since the financial crisis so now could be a great time to buy property there. An added bonus is the new laws (20 & 22) which provide tax incentives for those who move there and establish residence and businesses.
Wow. What a great video of kitesurfing and what a great view from your window.
I have never done kitesurfing and I think I'm too scared to try it, since I see kitesurfers here in Canada in the Okanagan on our huge lakes and it looks so amazing and it looks like so much fun, but I don't think I'll ever get guts to try it.
I'm glad to see you are doing better @lukestokes and you have a lovely family.
Thanks. I'm still recovering, but certainly feeling better. I hope my voice comes back tomorrow, though even then I'll probably try not to use it if I can avoid it.
get well soon Luke. OMG Puerto Rico is really starting to sound very interesting... Kitesurfing, the weather, the people. Now I wonder how the immigration policy is beyond US residents :)
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Really Interesting! Get well soon bro!
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Great view! The rocks nearby freak me out a little, crushing into one of those is fatal... But otherwise it looks like so much fun! I have a friend who is a certified kitesurfing instructor. He goes between Puerto Rico and Florida. If you live near by i can refer you.
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Funny you mention the rocks... one morning we saw a stand-up paddle boarder who got smashed into the rocks. It was brutal! He couldn't get outside the surf break. Thankfully he was okay, but at one point I thought I might need to run downstairs and save him.
i been there myself! scary situation...
Hello how are you? I am new here in your blog, let me tell you that you have an incredible view I want to have one so there is nothing better than the beach
Thanks. We're a week into a two week stay, and it's been amazing.
Wowww now i want to try the same 😁😁😁. Here in Ukraine is a snow time again ... i miss Summer so much. Thanks for making my day with you sunny video 😊😊😊
Soak it in! Looks beautiful there.
really happy to play kites like a small time, free and loose, can reduce the burden every day
Hope your throat makes a speedy recovery.