We would like to announce that Ben Wilson, Editor and Bruce Exton, Assistant Editor have decided to step away from their roles at Kiteboarder Magazine to continue and pursue current kite boarding adventures.

B Publishing Pty Ltd would like to thank Ben for all his support from the very first issue many years ago and for becoming involved again 18 months ago.

Since coming back on board Ben and his team have continued to improve the editorial articles, the quality and the format of Kiteboarder Magazine, which has made us very proud to be Australia’s No. 1 Kiteboarding Magazine.

Our newest team member Daniel Bevan (Beavar) will be our new Assistant Editor. Daniel has been in the industry since the launch of our first issue.See below the new team at Kiteboarding Magazine.

Dimitris Limnatitis – Executive Editor and Advertising Manager
Daniel Bevan (Beaver) – Assistant Editor
Mel Millan – Roaming Editor and Product Co-ordinator
Dani Royal-West – Editorial Magazine Designer
Clint Hook – Advertising Designer

B Publishing Pty Ltd wish both Ben and Bruce the best of luck in all their endeavors for the future.

What’s inside

Andy Yates exclusive interview

Mackay Slider Jam

Alva awakening Festival

Kiting with Richards Branson at the BV! KITEJAM

Bass Straight Solo  Xing

Ben Wilson – the next  chapter

KBM TRAVEL – Cocos  Islands

2010 Harness Review

Cairns Kiting

How to’s – Railey to Blind

Plus heaps more

Better Dayz – reader pics

Here is a short tribute to their 10 years.

thanks slingshot vimeo

See the interview with him in our JUNE issue out next month.

Andy is stoked to be placed in such a strong position for the rest of the tour.

There are another 9 stops this year but Andy is feeling confident that his skill level and consistency will be enough to keep him near the top.

KBM spoke to Andy while was home getting  a well earned break – see the full report in our JUNE edition.

8th of May Day 1:
9.30am Welcome
10-12am Girls and Boys Clinic (sponsored by In the Loop kiteboarding)
12 Meet and Greet BBQ
1-2pm Freeride and Demo of Equipment (Best, Core, Xenon, Ozone, North, JN and Cabrinha)
2-3pm Freestyle Expression (sponsored by ARSA Mackay)
3pm Speed Challenge,max speed taken by Radar ( sponsored by..
4pm Boarder Cross Racing (sponsored by Auqadrenalin)
6pm Big BBQ (sponsored by Sails on Horseshoe)
8pm Beach Party with DJ Thibaut and VJ Blindoff (played with Carl Cox, Boyz Noise) amazing visuals on the beach in the sunset..

9th of May Day 2:
8-9am Yoga session ( sponsored by Lisa Yoga)
9am Breakfast BBQ
10am clinic’s video analysis sessions ( sponsorted by KiteMag)
11am progression clinics (sponsored by Reef Eco Tours.com)
1pm Freestyle Finals (sponsored by Core Kites)
3pm Presentations
4pm onwards.. Free-ride

Clinics:
Andy Yates, Tom Ryan, Rico Croon and Anja Reuthe will run the clinics and anybody from beginner to expert will learn something.
On the next day we run the analysis of the taken video footage and go back out for a final clinic.

We will have a yoga session in the morning to relax our bodies and regain strength for the last day of riding.

Registration:
Please email us:
Info@intheloopkiteboarding.com or call 0415 837 484

Food and drinks:
We will provide everybody with 2 BBQ’s on Saturday and a big breakfast on Sunday as well as having drinks and Red Bulls available for the riders.
Alva caravan park has food and drinks for sale and there are shopping centres in Ayr.
We have big eskies but please bring an eski and ice down if you have any.

Accommodation:
We have 40 available beds at the Life Saving Club. First 40 registrations will get the beds.
People can camp outside the lifesaving club or caravan park or rent a caravan.
Please get in touch with Alva Beach Tourist Park if you would like to stay there. (07) 4783 3383, http://www.alvabeachtouristpark.net.au/
There are toilets and showers at the beach and we have electricity.
Directions.
Alva Beach is located on a spit of sand that extends 20 km northward to Cape Bowling Green. The beach lies immediately north of the shifting mouth of Plantation Creek, one of the five Burdekin River entrances, and extends for 4.5 km to where the small Alva Creek crosses the beach, beyond which is Cape Bowling Green. The beach is 15 km north-east of Ayr. There is a big sign on the main road leading to Alva Beach, you cant miss it!
Heaps of great prizes for people to grab.. Thanx to all the sponsors that threw some excellent stuff in.

IT WILL BE ALL TIME! 

Checkout the Ultimate kiteboarding action at The WindSwell Kitesurfing Sessions during this years Carnivale.

Everyday at the best locations from Pretty Beach to Cape Kimberly.

Prizes and Giveaways, Free Lessons, Flat water, Checkout the latest gear, Advanced Coaching Sessions, Photo shoots, Kicker and sliders, Down winders, Big Air Comp, Kite Relays, Ocean Crossings Video nights.

All styles of riding, Surf, Wake and Freestyle

Schedule;

Date                               Session                                                      Location

Saturday 22nd Free Ride Session and BBQ                                                     Four Mile Beach

Sunday 23rd Kicker and Sliders                                                                    Four Mile Beach

Monday 24th Down winder Pretty Beach to Port including Oak Beach and Yule Point

Tuesday 25th Ocean crossing from Four Mile to Low Isles and Sunset Flat Water Sunset Session

Wednesday 26th Big Air Comp                                                                               Four Mile Beach

Thursday 27th Mystery location and Cable Ski Session Port-Cairns

Friday 28th Full Moon Beach Party  @ 1830 hrs –till late                                 Yacht Club

Saturday 29th Family Beach Day Free Lessons SEABREEZE PRIZE DRAW        Nth End Four Mile Beach

Sunday 30th North Shore Down winder, Newell beach to Cape Kimberly and Sunset Session Snapper Island

BBQ and Surf Vids- O-NIGHT onboard the UNDERSEA EXPLORER

Monday 31st Kiting Snorkelling Fishing                                                                        Undine Cay

Other Activities: Stand-up Paddle surfing, Blow Carts, Kite buggies Cable ski, Wakeboarding Kite snorkelling and Family Beach Activities

Where: 10am – the south end of Four Mile Beach (End of Barrier st.)

When: May 22nd – 31st, 2010

Ticketing $60 / $90 for Families.

Includes: Event T-Shirt, Entry into Prize Draw, transfers, test rides on latest gear, Discount voucher and heaps of fun on the water..

Register: at www.windswell.com.au – 0427 498 042 – www.carnivale.com.au info@windswell.com.au

Sponsors:F-ONE OZONE CORE KITES AIRUSH SLINGSHOT FLEXIFOIL KITEBOARDER MAG UNDERSEA EXPLORER THE ZOOTER TYFITZGERALD.COM SEABREEZE.COM.AU