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Prosurf Extreme Charity Kitesurf Competition 2010 SUPERHEROES VS VILLAINS

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:48:8 GMT

Prosurf Extreme Charity Kitesurf Competition 2010 SUPERHEROES VS VILLAINS

It's finally here folks! feeling heroic, or villianous?? Sign up here for a week of fun and revelry, and all the name of Charity of course! Read on to see a little of whats going to be going on this time... Entrance fee includes entry to all 5 Kite Events, Kite service, the North Demo day and a goodie bag including North T shirts and all sorts of nice stuff!

TUESDAY 9^th of February

10.00 Welcoming by Prosurf Staff. Tour around the kite centre and hotel.

Afternoon: Free time Kiting

20.00 Dinner at Koroga’s.

KOROGA Based on a Swahili word that literally translated as to” mix” , this epitomizes the concept of the establishment and offers you a choice of expressing their culinary skills, whilst enjoying the ambience of a restaurant!! Price: Approx Ksh1200, - for starter and main course.

Wednesday 10^th of February

10.00 Wakeboarding on Mtwapa Creek

At 10.00 we’ll leave from Nyali to go wakeboarding on the glassy Mtwapa Creek. Mtwapa Creek is about a 15 – 20 minute drive from Nyali International Beach Hotel. The creek separates Mombasa District from Kilifi District. It’s a beautiful wide creek surrounded by hills, palm trees, baobabs and you can see the local fishermen in their canoes going about their daily work, real magical images of Coastal Kenya.

There will wait a specially modified speedboat that creates a big wake, all ready for us to go and play! (Price per person tbc) An experience not to be missed.

14.30 History & Lunch

A Late lunch & Kiting at the very special “Monsoon’s” Jumba Ruins Restaurant. Inside the National Museum of Kenya's Jumba Ruins precincts, in Mtwapa fifteen kilometers North of Mombasa. As you walk down to the sea, you can admire the remains of Jumba la Mtwana, (the large house of the slaves) a 14th Century ancient Swahili Stone Town, in a fine woodland setting, astonishing giant secular baobabs, different species of birds, monkey butterfly and exotic insects.

By the shore at the edge of Mombasa National Marine Park, you'll find “Monsoon’s Restaurant” just metres from the beach. Here you'll enjoy the best sea catch of the day and ancient spiced Swahili dishes in a unique atmosphere, created for the private comfort of guests that will enjoy excellent service and seafood accompanied by the taste of Swahili spices with the friendliest, traditional coastal hospitality. Prices: around Ksh1000, to Ksh1200, - for starter and main course.

NB: Kiting there is only for advanced kiters and by your choice only. Note there is no rescue boat available. For those who can’t kite, it’s a spectacular place to swim and/or snorkel.

18.00 We’ll be heading back to Nyali for an evening at your own leisure.

Thursday 11^th of February

10.00 North Demo Day

Free time Kiting

12.30 Lunch at Nyali International Beach Hotel

14.00 North Demo Day

Free time Kiting

21.00 Il Covo Boardies & Bikinis Party

Il Covo, formerly a holiday house overlooking the white sandy beach of Bamburi 12kms North of Mombasa Island. Il Covo was converted in 2003 to a Bar Disco and indoor and outdoor restaurant pizzeria, and well known place attracting a fun crowd of tourists and local party goers, a perfect venue for the “Boardies and Bikini’s” party.

Friday 12^th of February COMPETITION DAY 1

10.00 Competition Briefing and Free time Kiting

13.00 Down Wind Race

A nice walk down the beach will give you a proper warm up for our First Competition Day Event. The Downwind Race. Air horns will start the race past 3 buoys’ ending and landing in front of the kite centre and finish marker! Of course the fastest rider will be the winner. Categories: men, ladies, pro’s and amateurs.

14.30-15.00 Beach Volleyball Tournament Heroes Vs Villains!

Self explanatory – any excuse for a daytime version of dressing up games! Anyone can enter - as long as they are dressed for success!

17.30 Sundowners at Just Drinks

The best place in Kenya a sundowner cocktail!

Just Drinks is ‘the’ cocktail bar of Mombasa, even better of the whole Kenyan Coast. With an absolute stunning view over Mombasa Island and Old Town we’ll enjoy a well deserved cocktail seeing the sun go down!

Saturday 13^th of February COMPETITION DAY 2

10.00 Competition Briefing and Free time kiting

12.30 Kicker Competition and BIG Air Competition

From 12.30 onwards we kick off with these 2 elements of the competition with our Kicker built by Kicker builder extraordinaire – pro Kiter Chris Burke! Depending on the wind which event will start first. In the morning you’ll get a briefing and you’ll find out in which group you are competing. Now it’s getting serious...

18.30 Fire Jumping

The event would not be the same without a little night time bravado, so, optional only, and for those dare devils amongst us, there will be a massive raft of firewood floating on the sea for you to jump over and show off your tricks! There will be lots of spectators, so your chance to… pull in the crowd?!

20.00 Beach BBQ at the Kites bar

Nyali International Beach hotel will provide a great beach BBQ and party on the beach straight in front of out kite centre. After a serious competition day we need some ‘real grub’ and real partying!

Sunday 14^th of February COMPETITION DAY 3

10.00 Competition briefing and Free Kiting

12.30 Free Style ‘Expression Session’

From 12.30 onwards you’ll be competing in our Free Style event. Show off those S bends and mobes. Once again ladies, men, pro’s and amateurs will be competing in their own league.

17.15 Super Heroes VS Villains Party on the Tamarind Dhow and Prize giving

We leave at 17.15 from the Hotel to be on time to board an old Arabic ‘Dhow’ to boat over the Tudor Creek overlooking the sea, Mombasa Island and some fantastic inland views. On the dhow we’ll present the amount of money raised for the two charities, plus have the prize giving and raffle results. After that….JUST PARTY with a little LUUURVE / Valentine's twist of course!

Essential dress code: Dress to impress as a super hero or a villain!

Monday 15th February - Home!!

BOOK HERE FOR A PLACE AT THE PROSURF EXTREME CHARITY KITESURF EVENT 2010

PROSURF STAFF NEWS!

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:30:51 GMT

Staff Updates!

Welcome to Bram Dierick! Bram is the new Prosurf Extreme Centre Manager. He is an IKO level 2 Instructor, Head IKO Instructor, and is also qualified by the IKO to teach kiting to children. Bram is super enthusiastic and full of ideas so watch this space!!!!!

Fleur van den Driest has taken the position of Events Manager to help in the operational planning for the Prosurf Extreme Charity Event of 2010. We will be introducing our support to another Charity in Kenya as well as MEAK next year, and have some really exciting events planned for the competition as well as a world famous photographer who will be attending too. We will announce more details on the website shortly!

IKO INSTRUCTOR COURSE QUALIFIES 5 KENYANS!

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:19:35 GMT

PROSURF EXTREME QUALIFIES 5 KENYA CITIZENS AS KITESURF INSTRUCTORS!

On the week of 28^th September 2009 Prosurf Extreme kite surfing school at Nyali beach Mombasa, organised an International Kiteboarding Organisation (IKO) Instructor Training Course (ITC).

The IKO Examiner examined 5 Kenyan citizens in this particular ITC. They all passed the training successfully. Congratulations to Rik Van Rampelberg, Tsuma Ndune, Max Melesi, Swaleh Ali Juma and Oliver Nicklin two of whom were staff at Prosurf Extreme sponsored by the Company as part of the ongoing Training programme for Kenyans.

All the participants were also trained as Emergency First Responders. After the training the IKO Examiner said "the candidates worked and studied very hard” and about Kenya he added," Most of the coast line here is perfect for kitesurfing, and I can't wait to come back and explore further in this amazing country".

This was the first ITC at Prosurf Extreme and the next Instructor Training Course will be held in June 2010.

PROSURF SPONSORS 1ST UK KITER

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:50:25 GMT

Prosurf sponsors its first kiter in the UK, Jack Daykin, who is an amazingly talented, 14 year old rider from the North East of England, with aspirations to become the British National Champion.

Sponsored by North Kiteboarding, Jack is fast making his way there coming 2nd in the Juniors BKSA round at Bridlington and winning the King of Watersports - King Of The Air for highest scoring individual trick of the weekend with an amazing kiteloop handlepass.

Jack loves Kenya and Nyali Beach and we think he is a great role model for other kids wanting to get into kitesurfing, and he is definately set for stardom!

Prosurf Extreme is proud to be one of Jack's sponsors and support him in his quest and goals within kiting.

Name : Jack Daykin
Age : 14
Nationality : English
Years Kiting: 7-8

When you first kite? 2002
Where? Redcar, first landboarded on my 7th birthday at Pendine Sands in Wales.
Discipline : Kitesurf/Mountainboard
Home spot : Redcar (NE England)
Where do you kite now? Redcar, Kenya, all over UK and world !

What does Mum and Dad / family think of his kiting? All behind him in his quest for greatness (says Dad Simon of Teeside Powerkites!)
Change in Life : Getting Sponsored By North Kiteboarding
Sponsors : North, Prosurf Extreme, Mbs, Zeal,
Who do you look up to : Hadlow, Andre, Len10
Personality Adjectives : Funny, Exciteable, Lively

What’s on MP3 : Armor For Sleep, MSI, Paramore, Slipknot
Fave Drink : Monster
What do you in Freetime: Skate, Trampoline, Wakeboard, Scooter, BMX, Kite, Watch TV
Best Move : Back 2 Blind Indy Grab
Strongest influence on his kiting? BKSA Pros, Ibby
Interesting saying : Go big or go home!!!
Personal ambitions? Win BKSA and become National Champion!

IKO INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE KENYA

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:56:28 GMT

An International Kiteboading Association Instructor Training Course is being held at Nyali Beach giving the opportunity for 8 people to qualify as a Kiteboarding Instructor, and be able to teach all over the world. It is a perfect GAP year option or fresh start for a new career. We will also advise you how to use the IKO website afterwards and how to search for job placements.

When? Starting on the 28th September 2009 for 5 full days.

Where? At the Prosurf Extreme Centre at Nyali Beach Hotel

Course Content and certification:

The training program corresponds precisely to kiteboarding teaching methods. The certification is recognized as the international standard in teaching.

At the end of the training, you will have developed abilities in the following major areas: safety, practical environment, analysis, technique, teaching psychology and live situation.

After attending an ITC, you will be qualified as IKO Instructor level 1 and will be able to continue your pro training.

Also included in the course:

Kite Service for the duration of the Course

Snorkelling session to the Coral reef gardens

Sundowner cocktail overlooking the spectacular Mombasa Tudor Creek

                    Prosurf Extreme T Shirt

Course Cost: GBP 875    (Kes 112,000 or Euro 1000)

Please also see below and check the IKO website to ensure you have all the pre-requisits http://www.ikointl.com/kiteboarding-instructor.php

Be at least 18 years old
Kiteboarding for at least 1 year and be a certified IKO kiteboarder level 3 minimum
Have an IKO Assistant Instructor certification (Water only) or provide an attestation (letter of recommendation) of a teaching experience in a water or aerial sport
Have a valid first aid certificate or complete it before the ITC with the IKO Examiner running the course
Pass online Pre-ITC course (compulsory starting June 2009)
Complete the IKO powerboat certification course or have outside powerboat certification

If you don't have the First Aid requirements yet as below, we are running an EFR Emergency First Responder on the day before the course starts on the 27th September 2009 for an Additional payment of 120 Euros.

                                                    We ONLY have 8 ITC places available!



                                              Don't hang around or wait till later - BOOK NOW!!

For any further information please contact us using the contact us form, or if you would like to quickly book your place now, you can book online by clicking "IKO Instructor Course"

WINDSURF IN KENYA FOR FREE WITH PROSURF EXTREME!

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:00:56 GMT

Staying at Nyali beach Hotel means that you can Windsurf for Free* as part of the "Inclusive Windsurf Facility" *!

This facility is for windsurfers who already know how to windsurf and who have certification showing they have completed a beginners or level 1 course. We have a 15 min Safety Assessment Check to ensure ability to use the equipment confidently and safely.

We do have a size limitation on the total amount of people windsurfing from the centre, so please book your week (s) in early so you won't be disappointed. This is on a first come first served basis and for windsurfers we have a selection of approx 20 rigs to choose from (2.0m to 6.8m) and over 20 boards.

Contact us or click on the blue flower to check dates and book online.

*Windsurf Service is mandatory for all windsurfers using the Nyali Beach Hotel "Inclusive windsurf facility".

EXTREME CAUTION KITER HOODIE FOR SALE ONLINE!

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:19:4 GMT

The Extreme Caution Kiter Hoodie (Limited Edition) is now for sale online!!

Soft Cotton, great quality, ethically sourced and really warm, it's perfect for when you are sitting at the beach in the early evening when there is a cool breeze off the sea, and a great memento of your holiday in Kenya once you are back home!

KITESURF KENYA CHARITY EVENT 2009 PRESS RELEASE

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:15:45 GMT

2009's event..

Firmly fixed on the kiters calendar, the M.E.A.K Charity Kitesurf Extreme Event 2009 came around again this February at Nyali Beach with spectacular winds and a turnout three times bigger than last year. The new website allowed kiters from all over the world to make their entry online and secure a place into the event and attracted kiters from the UK, Ireland, Kenya, Italy, France and Holland.

Hosted by Prosurf Extreme, this years event was even more important than ever to assure the world that Kenya is as ready as ever for kiters and travellers concerned by last years politics, and for the first time ever, the Kenya Tourist Board officially recognized the event as an International Sports Event on the Kenya Calendar and website. The Hon. Minister of Tourism Mr. Najib Balala was invited to visit the event where he welcomed Prosurf’s initiative promoting sports tourism in the economy and informed waiting National TV and Press, that the Ministry would do its utmost to support the promotion of safe kiting and development of the sport within Kenya.

Competitors started flowing in a few days before the 3 day event kicked off, getting in training time on the water during the day, followed by restaurants and nightspots of Mombasa at night. The week’s evening itinerary starting with a cocktail evening with the event’s headline venue sponsor Nyali Beach Hotel, was followed by dinners, casinos and clubbing allowing all the riders to get to know each other quickly in time for the start of the competition on Friday - Race Day.

The first riders brief was at 10am where the competitors also received a goodie-bag including, MEAK Prosurf T shirts, Kikoys, Kiteworld Mag 2009 Calendars, Body Shop samples, pens, stickers, discount vouchers and gifts from donating companies.

Race Day had several heats with a short 2.5km race all visible from the Kite Centre to keep spectators involved. Day 1 also had the Kicker event, anchored close into the beach, everyone at the centre could watch riders tear in flat out tear and fly off the back of the 7 foot floating kicker.

The next day saw the start of Big Air which was held over 2 days this year. It was fast and furious with kiters stacking up closely, one behind the other to get as much airtime by the beach as possible.

With a music back drop of the best itunes downloads, vintage commentary on the riders and their heats was heard across the beach PA system courtesy of Dave Ibby North - Kiteboarding Team Manager and Keenan Perrin, 4^th time MEAK returnee.

Keenan, together with Irish no 1 Eamon Armstrong, in true charitable spirit shaved off sections of their hair for the Charity MEAK. Fellow competitors voted on half-head, Mohican or something that was reminiscent of one of the bad guys from Batman… Keenan ended up with something that was reminiscent of one of the bad guys from Batman.

Dusk saw the start of the “Fire jumping” event – at which was a performance of jumps and tricks over a burning, floating obstacle, drew in the biggest crowd yet. The day rolled easily into the evening with the BBQ on the beach tripling in numbers from last year with local families and hotel guests joining in. With a great combination of good food including menu of fillet steak kebabs, great music spilling out onto the wide, open beach, the ocean lit by a stunning full moon with the Kites Bar open till 4am meant a late start was on the cards for the next day.

On day 3 the wind took its time to arrive, as did some of the competitors! But by midday everyone was ready to go attracting the biggest entry yet. Free Style this year was split into 3 groups, Amateurs and a girl’s event and boys Pro event. Freestyle was arguably the most spectacular event to watch. The wind howled in and with only 7 min heats competitors raced into the beach loading up with huge power before pulling off trick after trick right in front of the judges and spectators lined up on the beach. The Amateurs event produced a great turnout and entry which is what makes this event work - up and coming Ams get to compete in a “fun” event back to back with kiters on the Professional circuit.

The girl’s freestyle entry had an entry of 6 competitors, and the link up of the Turbulence Angels running Pro Girls Camps in Kenya during 2009 is likely to mean even more women will join for 2010. Johara and Sheryl from the “Angels” secured a first and third place and Lindsay Kennaway from Kenya fought for position performing a huge quantity of moves to up her scores to a very close second place.

The Pro heat was intense free-styling, old skool and new skool moves dominated by Former British Kitesurf Champion Dave Ibby and closely followed by last years MEAK Winner Luke Whiteside and Irish No 1 Eamon Armstrong.

At the end of yet another incredible MEAK Event week was the much anticipated Prize Giving Party on the Tamarind Mombasa’s traditional Arab trading boat Dhow. This was generously donated for the evening by the Tamarind and converted into a bar and dance floor attracting over 120 people all dressed in traditional Kenyan Kikoys donated by the Kikoy Company. Dancing went well into those early hours fueled by “Dawa” Power, a drink of Vodka and Lime aka “Medicine” made famous by the Tamarind.

The beauty of the event and MEAK is that is attracts an event with a crew of riders made up with a mixture of locals, professional kiters, promising stars of the future, and a whole lot of goodwill. The sheer joy of being part of such an event brings normally sane folks to shave off heads of hair, buy endless raffle tickets and make generous donations to support an active charity, visibly making a difference to Kenya lives.

The event this year has raised so far a running total Kes 172,000, (£1500) and has reaffirmed Kenya once again as a stunning home from home for many to return to next year, fixing Prosurf as worthy hosts and Nyali as one of the top international kiting destinations in the world : - )

RESULTS!! CHARITY KITESURF EXTREME EVENT 2009 In aid of MEAK

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:33:35 GMT

MEAK Charity Kitesurf Extreme Event 6 - 8th February 2009 What a week!!! I am still reeling - all I can say is wait till you can see the photos! It was truly an epic event, fantastic wind and a Pro heat that you had to see to believe - we had an amazing time and raising the best ever amount for M.E.A.K so far. A HUGE thanks to all the competitors who each and every one made the event, and really embraced the spirit of competing for fun, and raising funds for a great cause. Running total: Kes 171,097 so far.... (£1500) So here are the results form an entry of 27 competitors- watch this space for the full write up of all of the comp, the riders, the sponsors, the final total for M.E.A.K, the weeks events and... those images!!! Check out this link, more photos are being uploaded daily.. http://www.prosurfkenya.com/gallery/default.aspx

6th February	1st	2nd	3rd
Race Day
	Luke Whiteside	Riccardo Fortunato	Carl Coombes
	UK	Italy	Watergate Bay UK

7th February 2009	1st	2nd	3rd
Kicker Event
	Dave Ibbertson	Eamon Armstrong	Luke Whiteside
	Former UK BKSA No1	Irish No 1 2008	UK

Big Air	1st	2nd	3rd
	Dave Ibbertson (Ibby)	Eamon Armstrong	Lindsay Kennaway
	Former UK BKSA No 1	Irish No 1 2008	Kenya

8th February 2009
Free Style Event	1st	2nd	3rd
Amateurs	Tim West	Kevin Lochead	John Koyiet
	UK	UK	Kenya


Girls	Johara Sykes-Davis	Lindsay Kennaway	Cheryl Confue
	UK Turbulance Angels	UK	UK Turbulance Angels
	BKSA Womens No 1 2007

Pro's	Dave Ibbertson (Ibby)	Luke Whiteside	Eamon Armstrong
	Former UK No1	UK	Irish No 1 2008

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Many thanks to our headline event support partners:

Nyali Beach Hotel - Hotel location of the Prosurf Extreme Kite Centre http://www.nyalibeach.co.ke/

The Tamarind Group - Best Dhow Restaurant in Kenya http://www.tamarind.co.ke/

And thanks also to our other sponsors who include:

Jennifer Kinnear Jewellery www.jenniferkinnear.com

The Body Shop International (UK) www.thebodyshop.co.uk

Safaricom www.safaricom.co.ke

The Kikoy Company www.kikoy.com

Kiteworld Magazine (UK) www.kiteworldmag.com

The Bubble Wrap Gift Company www.bubblewrapkenya.com

Go Places Magazine www.bubblewrapkenya.com

The Champagne Company (UK) www.thechampagnecompany.com

Southern Cross Safaris www.southerncrosssafaris.com

Mombasa Air Safari www.mombasaairsafari.com

Vipingo Ridge www.vipingoridge.com

Il Covo www.ilcovo.net

BKSA INSTRUCTOR TRAINING KENYA JANUARY 2010

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:21:0 GMT

A British Kite Surf Association (BKSA) Instructor Training Course is being held at Nyali Beach at our centre starting on 13th January 2010 for 5 days.

We have 8 places available for a BKSA ITC in Kenya where the cost is the same as in UK - £399 pounds including all course material, and Kite service on location. The Prosurf Extreme Charity Kitesurf Event Week in aid of MEAK follows on after the course.

Download info from the BKSA about the Instructor Course Content here BKSA ITC - Fact Sheet 09.pdf

Course dates are:

BKSA ITC KENYA January 13th - 18th 2010 from 10am to 5pm.

Also included in the course to make the most of being with us in Kenya:

Free snorkelling session to the Coral reef gardens
Free Sundowner cocktail overlooking the spectacular Mombasa Tudor Creek
Free Prosurf Extreme T Shirt

Requirements needed to join the course are:

A Valid RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate
A Valid First Aid Qualification
12 Hours of Shadow teaching experience at a BKSA school
Completed Instructor Pre-Entry Form - Down load one here BKSAL1 Instructor Pre-entry form FEB 2008.pdf

If you still need to secure a place for your Powerboat or First Aid course before heading over to Kenya – please get in touch with either myself or Andy Gratwick – Head of Training for the BKSA. http://www.britishkitesurfingassociation.co.uk/

Travel Arrangements:

For more info on travel and flights : http://www.prosurfkenya.com/travel-partners.aspx

To secure your place on the course Click here!