Here Be Dragons--Kitesurfing Travel Guide

Having on his doorstep one of the most rugged coasts , some of the roughest winds, the biggest waves, and the highest concentration of “Great Whites” on the planet, Douglas had a plan. He , a then pretty novice kitesurfer, set him self the ambitious goal to kitesurf the coast of South Africa from the Southern most point ( Cape Agulhas ) all the way north to the border of Namibia. Together with his team mate Greg Thijsen and Captain Loob Rabie they set out to complete the different stages, and almost completed the trail. Next to this episode being a great adventure story, full with funny twists, it also has a number of great tips ,that could support you in case you are thinking about embarking on a long distance kitesurfing adventure. ENJOY !!!! http://www.ultradistancekitesurfing.co.za/index.htm [http://www.ultradistancekitesurfing.co.za/index.htm] SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST website :http://herebedragons.earth/subscribe/ [http://herebedragons.earth/subscribe/] Itunes :https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/here-be-dragons-kitesurfing-travel-guide/id1207572419?mt=2&at=1010lHcy [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/here-be-dragons-kitesurfing-travel-guide/id1207572419?mt=2&at=1010lHcy] Android podcast apps:http://subscribeonandroid.com/herebedragons.earth/podcast?format=rss [http://subscribeonandroid.com/herebedragons.earth/podcast?format=rss] Google Play (only works for US Listeners) : https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/In6izxoiecwz6xt5fjnyx6bnlca?t%3DHere_Be_Dragons--Kitesurfing_Travel_Guide%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 [https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/In6izxoiecwz6xt5fjnyx6bnlca?t%3DHere_Be_Dragons--Kitesurfing_Travel_Guide%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16] Outro Music courtesy of PEEZ @https://soundcloud.com/peezismyname [https://soundcloud.com/peezismyname]

The Philippines is a famous destination for Kitesurfing in the winter. In this episode with speak to Kathrin Borgwardt, who ran a kite-center and lodge for over 10 years in Boracay. She decided that it was time to search for a beautiful and less crowed destination to open a kite-center in the Philippines….and guess what!!!! she found a great new destination on the Island of Mindoro. Beautiful beaches , a number of islands just off the coast for doing kite-surf expeditions and long distance downwinders. Unspoiled scenery and a great landscape comes included in the package. ENJOY !!! GOOGLE MAP WITH PINPOINTS https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fW5KY2nXvxs_X7wjMAEsgBJ06rTtDOVE&usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fW5KY2nXvxs_X7wjMAEsgBJ06rTtDOVE&usp=sharing] VIDEOS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfn0tvEYj9M [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfn0tvEYj9M]( not kitesurfing but give you an impression about the area) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyiLid-UtFg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyiLid-UtFg](Seco Island) CONTACT DETAILS KATHRIN: Web :https://www.kitesurf-mindoro.com/ [https://www.kitesurf-mindoro.com/] Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/kitesurfmindoro/ [https://www.facebook.com/kitesurfmindoro/] Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kitesurfmindoro/ [https://www.instagram.com/kitesurfmindoro/] SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST website :http://herebedragons.earth/subscribe/ [http://herebedragons.earth/subscribe/] Itunes :https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/here-be-dragons-kitesurfing-travel-guide/id1207572419?mt=2&at=1010lHcy [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/here-be-dragons-kitesurfing-travel-guide/id1207572419?mt=2&at=1010lHcy] Android podcast apps:http://subscribeonandroid.com/herebedragons.earth/podcast?format=rss [http://subscribeonandroid.com/herebedragons.earth/podcast?format=rss] Google Play (only works for US Listeners) : https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/In6izxoiecwz6xt5fjnyx6bnlca?t%3DHere_Be_Dragons--Kitesurfing_Travel_Guide%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 [https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/In6izxoiecwz6xt5fjnyx6bnlca?t%3DHere_Be_Dragons--Kitesurfing_Travel_Guide%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16] Outro Music courtesy of PEEZ @https://soundcloud.com/peezismyname [https://soundcloud.com/peezismyname]

Count on the Australians to come up with some "kick ass” idea to go wind-and kitesurfing in some remote and “sick" locations. In this episode we take you to the Houtman Abrolhos Islands. They are located around 80 km west of the Geraldton ( mainland Australia) and next to getting very consistent strong winds, they also get a massive swell origination in the Southern Ocean. It is well known as the site of numerous shipwrecks [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shipwreck], the most famous being the Dutch ships Batavia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batavia_(ship)], which was wrecked in 1629, and Zeewijk [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeewijk], wrecked in 1727.The islands are uninhabited with the exception of some fisherman. As a tourist you are not allowed to stay on the islands so the only possibility is to stay on a boat. Every year Mick organizes a 3 days wind and kitesurfing “expedition” to the Islands for like minded fellow water-sports and wave addictes. We talk about the trip , what to expect, the wind conditions , some of the spots,  and some other interesting and funny topics. ENJOY!!!! Google Map with Pin Points and Time Stamps https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EKlrGkistx9A3bWcJtMUTBxWTqI&usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EKlrGkistx9A3bWcJtMUTBxWTqI&usp=sharing] CONTACT DETAILS MICK https://www.facebook.com/IndianOceanAdventures/ [https://www.facebook.com/IndianOceanAdventures/] micksteffan@yahoo.com [micksteffan@yahoo.com] Subscribe to the podcast: website :http://herebedragons.earth/subscribe/ [http://herebedragons.earth/subscribe/] Itunes :https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/here-be-dragons-kitesurfing-travel-guide/id1207572419?mt=2&at=1010lHcy [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/here-be-dragons-kitesurfing-travel-guide/id1207572419?mt=2&at=1010lHcy] Android podcast apps:http://subscribeonandroid.com/herebedragons.earth/podcast?format=rss [http://subscribeonandroid.com/herebedragons.earth/podcast?format=rss] Outro Music courtesy of PEEZ @https://soundcloud.com/peezismyname [https://soundcloud.com/peezismyname]

GO BACK TO PART 1 BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE !!! This two-part episode is about kitesurfing as a means to explore uncharted territory, and to travel long distances, about making a journey entirely using the power of the kite. We speak to Bowen Dwelle, a real Outdoor Adventure Athlete, and avid Kitesurfer, who has completed several long distance Kitesurfing trips. Bowen was one of the principal athletes documented in the movie Surfin Sem Fim on a 600km journey over the course of seven days along the NE coast of Brazil We pick up the journey at day 4 In the second part of this two part interview we talk o.a about: -How important is land support -How Foil boards are a game changer for exploring and doing long distance kite surf journeys -What to carry with you on the water -What does Surfing Sem Fim offer -Bowen’s upcoming and projects under development -the "Athletic Mind" the upcoming podcast Bowen is about to release, and about how being an athlete improves your intuition in your daily life. About Bowen: Bowen has a rich background in entrepreneurship, he started his first company at age 9 and sold his most recent company in 2015. He is also a full time outdoor sports enthusiast partaking in sports such as; kitesurfing , paragliding, trail running, climbing, and open water swimming. He became a passionate kitesurfer 10 years and now is practicing the sport ( especially long distance kitesurfing ) on a semi-professional level. Check out Bowen’s full bio on his website ( links below) Please check out the movie Surfing Sem Fim :https://vimeo.com/220552327 [https://vimeo.com/220552327] Bowen riding the San Fransisco bay with a 4.8M Kite and a Foil Board :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GBSq1OTdzk&t=83s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GBSq1OTdzk&t=83s] For more videos also check out the Surfing Sem Fim website ( details below) Google Map with Pin Points and Time Stamps ( for both part 1 & 2) https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WAInG7vJbwXEmr5rDECf7bLKR0M&usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WAInG7vJbwXEmr5rDECf7bLKR0M&usp=sharing] Map from Surfin Sem Fin website ( Iron Man Route) http://www.surfinsemfim.com/controle/content/fotos_rotas/7c540f41e9f744b28b23c5c362a8152b.jpg [http://www.surfinsemfim.com/controle/content/fotos_rotas/7c540f41e9f744b28b23c5c362a8152b.jpg] Contact Details Bowen Dwelle bowendwelle.com [http://bowendwelle.com] 8meter.com [http://8meter.com] instagram.com/bowendwelle [http://instagram.com/bowendwelle] Contact Details Surfing Sem Fim http://www.surfinsemfim.com/ [http://www.surfinsemfim.com/] https://www.facebook.com/surfinsemfim/ [https://www.facebook.com/surfinsemfim/] ENJOY !!!!! Outro Music courtesy of PEEZ @https://soundcloud.com/peezismyname [https://soundcloud.com/peezismyname]

This two-part episode is about kitesurfing as a means to explore uncharted territory, and to travel long distances, about making a journey entirely using the power of the kite. We speak to Bowen Dwelle, a real Outdoor Adventure Athlete, and avid Kitesurfer, who has completed several long distance Kitesurfing trips. Bowen was one of the principal athletes documented in the movie Surfin Sem Fim on a 600km journey over the course of seven days along the NE coast of Brazil. -how did such a great movie get made -What makes long distance kitesurfing so special -Description of Day 1 to 3 of the journey -What skill do you need to undertake such a trip -How much distance can you cover in a day -What Kite and Board to take - and more…….. About Bowen: Bowen has a rich background in entrepreneurship, he started his first company at age 9 and sold his most recent company in 2015. He is also a full time outdoor sports enthusiast partaking in sports such as; kitesurfing , paragliding, trail running, climbing, and open water swimming. He became a passionate kitesurfer 10 years and now is practicing the sport ( especially long distance kitesurfing ) on a semi-professional level. Check out Bowen’s full bio on his website ( links below) Please check out the movie Surfing Sem Fim :https://vimeo.com/220552327 [https://vimeo.com/220552327] Bowen riding the San Fransico bay with a 4.8M and a Foil Board :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GBSq1OTdzk&t=83s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GBSq1OTdzk&t=83s] For more videos also check out the Surfing Sem Fim website ( details below) Google Map with Pin Points and Time Stamps ( for both part 1 & 2) https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WAInG7vJbwXEmr5rDECf7bLKR0M&usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WAInG7vJbwXEmr5rDECf7bLKR0M&usp=sharing] Map from Surfin Sem Fin website ( Iron Man Route) http://www.surfinsemfim.com/controle/content/fotos_rotas/7c540f41e9f744b28b23c5c362a8152b.jpg [http://www.surfinsemfim.com/controle/content/fotos_rotas/7c540f41e9f744b28b23c5c362a8152b.jpg] Contact Details Bowen Dwelle bowendwelle.com [http://bowendwelle.com/] 8meter.com [http://8meter.com/] instagram.com/bowendwelle [http://instagram.com/bowendwelle] Contact Details Surfing Sem Fim http://www.surfinsemfim.com/ [http://www.surfinsemfim.com/] https://www.facebook.com/surfinsemfim/ [https://www.facebook.com/surfinsemfim/] ENJOY !!!!! Outro Music courtesy of PEEZ @https://soundcloud.com/peezismyname [https://soundcloud.com/peezismyname]