The 2011 Cherry Festival was underway this week in Traverse City, Michigan. Mel’s family joined up again to race in both the 5k and 15k. There were a lot of people running and everyone enjoyed the amazing weather we had all day.
Author: Bryan Elkus
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Kitespain June 2011
The June 2011 Issue of Kitespain featured a story about pro-kiteboarders Craig Cunningham and Brandon Schied. Many of the images were from the 2011 Liquid Force Photoshoot.
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Lake Time with the Family
Mel and I met up with some of the family at my cousins lake for a pre 4th of July gathering. Pie, skiing, and BBQing, what else could you ask for!
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Best Cape Hatteras Kiteboarding Downwinders
Today, I did two of the best sound side-down winders in cape hatteras. The Outer Banks are one of the best places I know of to do kiteboarding downwinders. Here are a list of what I think are the best downwinders in Cape Hatteras, NC.
1. REAL to New Inlet (Sound Side)
2. Ranger Station to REAL (Ocean Side)
3. Ramp 34 to The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (Ocean Side)
4. Planet to REAL (Sound Side)
5. Ferry Docks to Robin Lane (Ocean Side)The first downwinder was Ed, Otto, Matt and I to a secret spot. It was a pretty sketchy run but the reward was well worth it, with knee + high kickers and 2-6in deep buttery flat water for thousands of feet. It was an incredible adventure.
The second was a massive 20 person downwinder from REAL Watersports to the new inlet. Blowing in the high 20s we were powered on 8m kites. It is crucial to be well powered on this run so that you can easily boost 10-20 feet in the air to search for interconnecting canals.
We all had blast cruising down the canals and boosting over islands. I even found some new amazing trails to go down. We made it in just as the sun was going down. We finished the session off with a beer, packed up the gear and headed to Mojos for tacos! What a day! Below is a quick clip from one of the canals (it’s a bit shaky).
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Fires in North Carolina
Fires in North Carolina have been inundating the Outer Banks of NC with a heavy blanket of smoke. The SW winds have been pushing the smoke directly over us, which has made many people stay in doors. Here are some images from my short adventure up to Manteo today.
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Mojo’s Sunset Cafe Website V2
Mojo’s Sunset Cafe in Waves North Carolina launches its new website with menu and OBX Live Music schedule. The Cafe wanted a fresh clean look with easy to access information. Go take a peak around and then stop by for a great sandwich of fish tacos!
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REAL T-Shirt Design 2011
These are a few T-shirt designs for REAL Watersports and the Triple-S Invitational. Brandon Scheid even got a cover wearing one of them!
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Sunset Swim Bikini Show
During the 2011 Triple-S Invitational in Cape Hatteras, NC a few of the Girls from REAL headed by Sensi Graves put together a fashion show to help raise money for the cure for cancer. It was a terrific event and it raised a good deal of money, but they still need more help. Check the website athletes4cancer.com here to donate or for more info. I also helped Sensi out with a design concept for business cards, logo, fliers and posters.
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Kite Photo Shoot w/ Andre Phillip
Tonight, Nate Appel and I missioned to set up a great shoot with Andre Phillip, Jake Kelsick, Joby Cook, Jason Slezak and Evan Netsch. It took us over an hour to set up the shoot and to get all the features in order. We had a great time shooting and the guys were riding hard on top of all that we got the shots! Keep your eyes on the magazines soon!
