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Ocean lovers unite

Posted by: nicole | 11 Jan 09 | 2 comments | Permalink

Greenpeace and the Collegiate Kiteboarding Association held an event yesterday in Lauderdale by the Sea to promote ocean conservation and the sport of kiteboarding. Kiteboarders from around Florida came together to compete and sign petitions urging the Obama administration to make ocean conservation a priority.

Two Greenpeace inflatable boats anchored offshore and as the winds never picked up enough to launch the kites, paddle boarding became the main sport of the day.

The event continues today as the kiteboarders continuously monitor the wind to find the most promising conditions to attempt their record-breaking run.

-Nicole

(photos © Greenpeace / Jason Arnold)

Comments:

Comment from: cuddle_buggie04 [Member] · /blog/cuddle_buggie04

I think this sport sounds like so much fun! I have always wanted to try it but i haven't had enough money to buy a board for my self and doing it for ocean conservation is a great idea! I have huge concerns about the ocean and actually, because I'm so young, I am continuously made fun of for it ^_^ haha ^_^

01/13/09 @ 21:56

Comment from: kopeterson1 [Visitor]

I am happy to hear that fellow kiteborders and the Kiteboarding Association has teamed up with Greenpeace to raise awareness for our reserves. The reason I am thrilled is that I am a long time Kiteboarder and I did work with Greenpeace for the last 3 months helping raise awareness to people in Hawaii. If you like water sports and want something fun to do. I recomend Kiteboarding. You can even find used kites for a affordable prices online(please get a lesson though). Anyways, really appreciate seeing this team up to save our oceans ecosystems.

Aloha,

Kirk

01/15/09 @ 02:55

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