by Ralph Pina | Jan 4, 2015 | cycling, kayaking, Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, West Coast National Park, windsurfing
None of these recent activities (kayaking, cycling, windsurfing) warranted a blog post in and of itself, so I thought I would aggregate the short video clips into one post. They do give a sense of this beautiful part of the world that I get to call “home”.... by Ralph Pina | Dec 23, 2013 | West Coast National Park, windsurfing
Time to get back on the water and try out the Mastehero mast mount for the GoPro that I ordered online from Slovenia. I was pretty impressed with it, although I think it is intended for more modern masts of a smaller diameter. Consequently, I had to mount it close to... by Ralph Pina | Jan 12, 2012 | West Coast National Park, windsurfing
This was a little less mellow than last time – the wind pomped. Middle-aged windsurfers go to Kraalbaai in the West Coast National Park for some mellow cruising while the family plays in the sheltered shallows. Personally, I feel that this place is one of the... by Ralph Pina | Jan 20, 2010 | West Coast National Park, windsurfing
The press release announcing the 25th edition of the Downwind Dash from Langebaan to Saldanha, scheduled for 23-24 January, hails it as “the world’s biggest kitesurfing and windsurfing race”. The organisers are expecting 400 entrants! It may even be... by Ralph Pina | Dec 21, 2007 | West Coast National Park, windsurfing
Kraal Bay is one of my favourite places on the planet. Since first windsurfing there in about 1984, I have been back time and again to enjoy its beauty, stay on the houseboat, kayak and windsurf. Langebaan Lagoon is blessed with a micro-climate that virtually...
Recent Comments