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Learning to Kitesurf BlogMay 20, 2013 at 07:22:08 AM
Progressing well since I returned from Dakhla way back in June. I've lost count of the number of times I've been out now. I still continue to have my share of "moments" so I'm continuing with the blog to let people know how I'm getting on and the like and maybe to inspire you too as I know that there are still many windsurfers reading this thinking about moving to the dark side......More
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GoPro Video PageMarch 12, 2013 at 12:29:14 PM
This is an archive of some of my edited videos using the GoPro, both on the sea featuring local, wind and kitesurfers as well as from the Mountains........More
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Past worthwhile blog stuffNovember 5, 2012 at 03:06:33 AM
This page comprises some or the more interesting blog subject matter that I feel makes a good read for those who maybe have missed some of the past blogs........More
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Etape du Tour Ride ReportJuly 9, 2012 at 10:51:04 PM
10,000 started thereabouts and only 4,400 finished, this was a damn tough day in the Office.....More
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My ACL Anterior Cruciate Ligament ReconstructionApril 21, 2012 at 02:33:46 AM
Almost fourteen weeks post operation now, though had keyhole surgery to the other knee three weeks ago where the consultant discovered that I had no ACL in that knee, so that was quite a shock. Physio continues along with seeing an Osteo as I keep ripping my back, gym three or four times a week and cycling outdoors now when dry as well as on the turbo......More
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Serre Chevalier Blog 2012April 10, 2012 at 09:07:37 AM
Decided against an all out Mountain Blog for this year, simply because I thought it might be tempting fate as I was none too sure if I'd be able to ski six months post ACL Op, however......More
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Rampion Offshore Wind FarmFebruary 26, 2012 at 11:44:33 AM
Went down to see the exhibition in Worthing today (25th Feb) and was really interesting. The guy I spoke to had no idea however as to how the Farm might affect the "Worthing Effect" :) ........More
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Lewis wins the RedBull Len10 Megaloop event in Capetown February 22, 2012 at 07:24:15 AM
The wind was pumping and kites were flying high as Lewis Crathern wowed the judges to win the first ever RedBull LEN10 Megaloop Challenge in Cape Town.....More
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January 3rd 2011January 7, 2012 at 09:28:54 AM
Big day out on the water with wind's gusting 56mphMore
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New Year Break in the MountainsDecember 31, 2011 at 01:55:48 AM
Always predicted that this trip out to the mountains would mean that there would be ten tons of snow ( as I can't ski / board) and how true that prediction has turned out to be......More
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Cycling La Grave Col du Galibier Col D'Izoard Alpe D'Huez Col de Granon Col de LautaretOctober 30, 2011 at 12:52:27 PM
As someone who has visited La Grave pretty well every year for the past 15 years in the winter this was a first for me in staying in the Alpes in the summer high season. and aiming to bag some Cols.....More
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September 20th Sunset on the WaterSeptember 22, 2011 at 03:07:44 AM
Steady breeze developed all afternoon producing a Classic Sarf Coast afternoon, and wind lasted for those grabbing an after work session in the sunset.....More
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12th September 2011 at the CafeSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:57:07 AM
Yet another windy day - gusting mid to high 30's - up at the Cafe - seemed busier than the weekend.....More
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Sunday 11th September at The CafeSeptember 12, 2011 at 02:40:17 AM
Went up to the Cafe for a late breakfast circa 10:15 and hour or so before high tide. Wind was WSW'ly gusting mid to high 20s and light on the inside, though not a problem for the kites so much..........More
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Sept 6th Big Tuesday at the CafeSeptember 8, 2011 at 04:30:59 AM
Sept 6th Big Tuesday at the Cafe - all the usual suspects out there - photos by Pete Darkin & the Mrs - gusting mid 40s (mph)....More
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Worthing Windsurfing Kitesurfing Sea Breeze August 2011August 14, 2011 at 11:28:50 AM
Another classic sea breeze day here in windy Worthing. Day started off with a lot of cloud and a light NW'ly. Throughout the morning the cloud gradually cleared and by Noon wind was gusting 20mph......More
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Sunny 4.7 EveningAugust 6, 2011 at 03:44:53 PM
After a reasonably grim day, weather cleared and the sun came out early evening along with the wind filling in. Jai and the Mrs went out and had a great 4.7 session....More
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Past Blog Part OneMay 3, 2011 at 04:55:56 PM
Thought I'd copy over the Blog from the old site so it does not get lost in Cyber Space. This is the first series of Blogs starting back in 2008 including the day when all that timber was washed up along this stretch of the coast......More
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Past Blog Part TwoMay 3, 2011 at 04:46:29 PM
Thought I'd copy over the Blog from the old site so it does not get lost in Cyber Space. This is the more recent Blog starting in May last year going up to Feb 6th this year....More
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