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Officials Respond To Kite Surfer Report
The police responded after a report that a kite surfer was seen to leave his bike, go out to sea and not return, and following an investigation it was determined he had travelled from Clearwater Beach to another location by kite surfing and intended to collect his bike the following day. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Kitesurfing On South Shore
[Updated with video] As the island celebrates Good Friday amid ongoing Covid-19 restrictions — with officials having advised us all to stay in our family bubbles and avoid large gatherings — celebrants are finding unique ways to mark the holiday, including kitesurfers taking to the water today [April 2]. Kitesurfers were spotted at both... Read more of this article
Police Rugby Team Assists Injured Kite Surfer
A number of players from the Bermuda Police rugby team recently assisted a kite surfer when he was heard calling for help from the water. Team member Artie Darrell explained, “A male kite surfer dislocated his ankle and was having difficulty getting back to shore. “The Bermuda Police rugby team was doing fitness and training on Elbow Beach when... Read more of this article
Police Respond To “Kite Surfer In Distress”
On Wednesday [Jan 10], police responded to a “kite surfer in distress” after the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] initially received a report of a vessel sinking. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Wednesday 10th Januaray, 1.42pm. Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre is contacted by a member of the public reporting... Read more of this article
Video: Aerial View Of Kitesurfing In Bermuda
A recently released by Kite Media TV shows off Bermuda as a kitesurfing destination, with footage showcasing a variety of kitesurfers as they take advantage of island wind and water. The video features aerial shots of a number of locales around the island, serving as a call to surfers from around the world by highlighting beautiful scenery and prime... Read more of this article
Marine Police Respond To Windsurfer Report
A 911 call over the weekend lead to Marine Police investigating a report of a windsurfer in distress before it was determined that the report was mistaken, with the person in question actually a kitesurfer. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Saturday June 13 at 3.48pm, RCC Bermuda received a 911 call from a member of the public... Read more of this article
Photos: Kitesurfers & Windsurfers Enjoy Winds
Somerset Long Bay in the west end was the scene of high flying action on Monday [Jan 19] as kitesurfers and windsurfers hit the water in order to take advantage of the winds. The gusty conditions made for an action-packed day, with surfers enjoying time on the water and in the air as they navigated the wind and waves. You can see all of our coverage... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Kite Surfers At Somerset Beach
[Updated with video] Somerset Long Bay was the scene of high flying action this afternoon [Dec 14] as kitesurfers took to the west end beach to perform their acrobatic moves, with what appeared to be over a dozen kite surfers and windsurfers in action. You can view 70+ photos of today’s action below, and all our coverage of kite surfing in Bermuda... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Kitesurfers At Horseshoe Bay Beach
Yesterday’s [Jan 12] inclement weather may have kept some people indoors, but others rushed out to take advantage of the winds, a few headed for the beach to take advantage of the high winds, with kite surfers seen at Horseshoe Bay Beach. The weather conditions are a result of a cold front passing out way, with the Bermuda Weather Service saying:... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Kite Surfers At Shelly Bay Beach
Today [Mar 17] kite surfers were out at Shelly Bay taking on the 30-40 knot winds in grand style. There were at least two kite surfers in the water at any given time, whilst a lone wind surfer also joined in at times. At times the surfers were launching up to 20 feet in the air and traveling what appeared to be that same span before landing in the turquoise... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Wind & Kite Surfers At Shelly Bay
While today’s [Dec 30] less than inviting weather conditions may have caused many locals to stay indoors, a few headed for the beach to take advantage of the high winds, with both wind and kite surfers seen out today on Shelly Bay Beach in Hamilton parish. The conditions prompted the Bermuda Weather Service to issue a Gale Warning, which remains... Read more of this article
Photos: Kitesurfers At Horseshoe Bay
This afternoon [Oct 27] saw a few brave souls hit Horseshoe Bay to take on nature as the swells and wind approached from Hurricane Sandy. While the hurricane itself is still hundreds of miles away, high surf with severe chop and a steady 20 knot wind was enough to get these adrenalin junkies on the water. The Bermuda Weather Service has deemed Hurricane... Read more of this article
Photos: Kitesurfers at Somerset Long Bay
24 hours after a kite-surfing accident that saw a 35-year-man airlifted to the USA in critical condition, kitesurfers can be seen at the same spot in the West End. This afternoon [Aug 29] over half a dozen kitesurfers were out in the waters at Somerset Long Bay where the higher-than-normal winds allowed them to do “tricks”, twisting and... Read more of this article
Kite Surfing Accident: Man Airlifted Out
A Paget man has been airlifted out of Bermuda following an accident while kite-surfing. The man, a 35-year-old contract worker, was listed in critical condition suffering hand, leg and severe head injuries at King Edward Memorial Hospital prior to being airlifted out. The Police say that just before 3:30pm yesterday [Aug 28] it appears he lost control... Read more of this article
Kitesurfers Make Use Of Pre-Storm Winds
[Updated] Approximately a dozen kitesurfers can be seen out this afternoon [Aug 7] along the South Shore beaches making use of the increased winds the island is experiencing as Tropical Storm Colin draws near. At 1pm [when these photos were taken] the seas were not exceptionally rough or pounding, but were more active then the normal tranquil waters... Read more of this article
