A beautiful left hander at Lobitos

Cascade Kiteboarding is headed to beautiful Mancora Peru for the some of the best wave riding in the world this November 12-21!! And... we want you to come!!

If you are a goofy footer, this is a dream riding spot for you! The world's longest and cleanest left-hand waves line the North coast of Peru, creating a playground of endless ocean corduroy and turns that will leave you drooling for more. Not a goofy-footer? You'll quickly forget and then realize that this will be some of the best backside riding of a lifetime!

In addition to epic waves, Mancora's mild temperatures and friendly conditions make for a great spot to progress all of your kiteboarding. Tranquil, sandy beaches, flatwater lagoons, and warm water surround you!

This expedition is for intermediate-advanced riders who can consistently ride and stay upwind.

CKB PERU guests stay at the waterfront Samana Chakra Surf & Yoga Resort in Mancora, Northern Peru.  Cascade Kiteboarding PERU Kite Expedition includes: 

• 9 nights, 10 days at Samana Chakra Surf & Yoga Resort
• Transportation to and from airport
• Three freshly-prepared gourmet meals each day
• Daily kiteboarding support plus six downwinders and excursions to/from Organos, Lobitos, and/or Cabo Blanquillo
• Riding tips and technique instruction from the Cascade Kiteboarding staff
• Beers & beverages post-kiteboarding!
• Daily pilates and/or yoga sessions for strengthening and flexibility!
• 2 60-minute massages during your stay

Dates are November 12-21. Travel days from the states would be November 11th from the West Coast, arriving in Lima on the 12th. All guests will fly from Lima to Piura, arriving together.

Daily yoga and pilates for increased strength and flexibility for kiteboarding!

Cascade's PERU Kite Expedition will run November 11-21 only, with limited availability to 12 people.

Accommodation Options: Prices are per person.

Shared Garden view villa: $1950
Shared Oceanfront villa: $2055
Oceanfront one person: $2881
Oceanfront couple: $1985

This is a trip of a lifetime. To reserve, a 50% deposit is required by September 1. Call Tonia at (541) 490-9621 or email tonia@cascadekiteboarding.com.



IKO Examiner David Dorn from Action Sports Maui came up to run the course and CKB managed logistics, gear, students, food and beverages! Wanna become a kiteboarding instructor? Look for our next course in May 2011 in Hood River, Oregon.

David Dorn struts his muscle for the course

Getting schooled.

Dudes drool over CKB big heavy fuel-injected machinery.

"Go this direction!"The IKO graduates with hosts Tonia and Gregg, and Examiner David Dorn.

• Must be IKO Level 1 or Level 2 certified.
• Must have experience operating personal watercraft, and preferably while managing kites and people in the water. All instructors will go through a PWC instructional training with Cascade Kiteboarding.
• Must have current First Aid/CPR certification card.
• Must have at least one year of teaching experience, with a minimum teaching record of 15 lessons.
• Must be a competent, self-sufficient kiteboarder that can confidently perform transitions, rolls, and jumps.

Please email tonia@cascadekiteboarding.com with your resume and teaching experience.

Weather has been amazing, wind steady, and activities plentiful here in La Ventana. We start each morning with Pilates at 7, followed by an incredible hearty breakfast of fresh fruit bowls and an authentic mexican dish. Before the wind comes up we do a little standup paddling, or maybe just resting in a hammock with a book. Kiteboarding lessons consume most of the rest of the day, then it's happy hour, dinner, and bed around 8-9 pm!

On no wind days, we swam with sea lions & the whale sharks, which was one of the most amazing experiences ever!! We got to see humpbacks swim in a group of 4, one single humpback breaching and playing solo, and baby dolphins swimming at the bow of the boat. And as if the water activities were not enough, we went into town and did Lucha Lebre on Friday night! That's Mexican wrestling for those who don't know. Here's a photo journal of the last two weeks of kiteboarding camps in Baja Sur Mexico... what an amazing couple of weeks it's been!

 7 am Yoga and pilates under the Palapa

A spectacular view for morning movements -- Bahia de La Ventana, aloe and a variety of flowering cacti in the background.
Standup paddling the calm, crystal clear waters. Snorkeling from above the water!

Standup paddling out to a shrimp boat in the bay.

New for 2010!! Water pilates -- a challenge of balance and core strength on the SUP board in the water.

Humpbacks surfacing and diving in the bay.

Our guide Tim and captain Yoni, beached at Cerralvo island after swimming with the sea lions.

On a snorkeling trip to see the sea lions, we were greeted by this beautiful breaching humpback whale!

Humpback Whales on our way to swim with sea lions from Tonia Farman's Vimeo page.

Taking Jen out for her first ride of the camps. Goal: go out and come back to the same spot!

Kiteboarding with the GoPro wide angle camera on the board!!

Brittney runs through launching a kite with Annie.

Brittney picks up Katie from her downwinder on the quad.Our other instructor Brittney on the ever-important white board!

Tonia, Rochelle, Jen, and Brittney at camp.

A fine day at the office... Tonia instructs via radio helmets, following on the ATV from the beach. You go downwind, and we pick you up!

Board meeting. Rochelle, Annie, and Ingvil get instructed on board starts in the water.

A no wind day means there's always something else to do! How about swimming with whale sharks?

This guy free-dove down under the whale shark. These fish are absolutely beautiful!

Following the big swaying tail from behind. See the video below!

Swimming with Whalesharks from Tonia Farman on Vimeo.

Lucha Lebre in La Paz - mexican wrestling - what a crazy experience!

We are evaluating sites and logistical requirements for the school's location in Hood River. CKB will continue to  maintain the highest in lesson standards, so we're exploring multiple options for how to best serve our students and provide the best lesson experience!

We will continue to run ALL water lessons with a jet ski for instruction safety and support. We will also continue to use the HeadZone radio-controlled helmets for all lessons. Cascade Kiteboarding is the only school in the Northwest that uses both jet ski support and radio-helmet instruction.

Dakine Harnesses

'08 Women's Starlet Shorts Harness --  CKB End of Summer Sale: $55  $50
Size 6 in Olive
Size 8 in Olive
Size 8 in Pink
Size 10 in Pink

New & Used 08 Women's Waist Harnesses
Almost New - Wahine Waist, Large $45 $40
New - Siren Waist, Large $55 $50

New 08 Men's Nitrous Harness Shorts -- $55 $50
28" in Olive
28" in Olive

Liquid Force Kites - Used. Complete with bar, lines, bag, and pump.

08 Havoc 8m - $450 $420

09 Havoc 6m - $620 $570 SOLD
09 Havoc 8m - $750 $700 SOLD
09 Havoc 8m - $750 $700 SOLD
09 Havoc 10m - $850 $790 SOLD
09 Havoc 12m - $950 $890

09 Session 6m - $500 $470
09 Session 9m - $625 SOLD
09 Session 12m - $750 $680
09 Session 12m - $800 SOLD

Liquid Force Boards - Used. Complete with Luxury Pads & Straps

09 Diva 141 - $250
09 Proof 141 - $250
09 WLF 140 - $385 SOLD
09 WLF Limited 145 - $490 SOLD
09 Aura Comp 131 - $420
09 Aura 130 - $330

Liquid Force Harnesses - Barely Used. Complete with pad and spreader bar!

09 Women's Aura Harness Size S - $99
09 Women's Aura Harness Size M - $99
09 Men's Luxury Harness Size M - $99 SOLD
09 Men's Luxury Harness Size L - $99 SOLD
09 Men's Luxury Size XL - $99

Interested in winter riding and/or instruction? Be sure to check out my Baja Women's Camps in February and March of 2010, taking place in La Ventana, Mexico! These camps are a blast and for every riding level! All levels are welcome since we coach in groups of two students per one instructor. Sign up soon! These camps fill up quickly!!

To get 30 women together in one spot is a feat in itself. But to have 30 women kiteboarders who all rip on the water, learning from each other, and sharing the stoke of kiteboarding is an incredible event! That's exactly what the Summer's End Women's Kite Clinic was all about - sharing tips and stoke.

Supported by Dakine, Liquid Force Kiteboarding, Best Kiteboarding, and Elemental Herbs, 8-Time World Champion Kristin Boese and Tonia Farman hosted the event from Well's Island in the Columbia Gorge. Once everyone was shuttled to the island, the gray clouds parted and the wind turned on. Tonia and Kristin kicked off the all-day event with demonstrations by Kristin while Tonia walked through the steps to perform the maneuvers that Kristin was executing. The gals asked questions as Kristin rode back and forth to demonstrate moves. Then it was time for everyone to get on the water! The wind had picked up to low-mid 20s, so smaller kites were rigged for the on-water instruction.

28 girls launched their kites and headed upwind to ride in a wide open section of the river, with steady wind for attempting tricks. Tonia and Kristin, on their kites as well, stayed close by to give tips and instruction and demonstrate on the water. After a lunch break, the gals went back out for a group downwinder to the Hood River Event Site.



The evening festivities were hosted by Windance with cocktails, Thai dinner, music, and a raffle sponsored by Slingshot and Mystic. Thanks to Dakine, Liquid Force, Best, South Bank Kitchen, and Windance for an incredible day!

There is also a Standup Paddle Endurance Race, and for 2009 - a Slider Box 4 Cancer - a 62 foot long, 8 feet tall Fun Box for the daring park-style riders to hit throughout the day. We raise funds for our beneficiaries through a silent auction, live auction, raffle, and beer and food sales. Additionally, corporate sponsors donate Dollars-Per-Lap for the endurance races. There is live music, art, kiteboarding, activities for the kids and adults alike.

If you are new to kiteboarding, this is an event that you won't want to miss. Even if you can't stay upwind to ride in it, you can volunteer or just sit and watch! It is an awesome site and an incredible vibe unlike any other. Dates for the 2010 Kiteboarding 4 Cancer and Standup Paddle 4 Cancer have been set for July 9-11!! Put it on your calendar!!

For more info on this year's event, go to the KB4C Blog!