They are sailing around Sri Lanka and made a stop at Kalpitiya! sailors had to say..Rob’s experience today“An early start as the forecast predicted storms in the afternoon. After a knock on the door at 6 it was time to leave the paradise of Bay Reef Resort. Just time for a quick breakfast of Mars Bars and bananas we were ...
In Sri Lanka we have many dogs. Where we Kitesurf you can see them chasing after the riders or just frequenting hotels in search for food. .There is no system to sterilize them to control the population. Many will be killed or severely beaten in a way to ward them. .Crackers was a dog now cared for. Running a hotel, ...
Hero. He also Kitesurf's. My best friend was the son of a ‘bothal paththarakaraya’ Julian Bolling by Mevan Peiris Julian Bolling –Sri Lankas highest achieving, most decorated and might we add most celebrated albeit his achievement being swept through the tides of time- as is the norm, individual sportsman, believes that , , the country is drowning rather than swimming ...
On my travels of Europe I saw many things, but one that kept getting my attention and that of my partner Scott, was seeing people in the sea with a kite strapped to their waist and a board at their feet gliding through the water with ease. It looked difficult but so much fun…so when we were looking together for ...
The Red Bull Island Hopping Kite Race will be on the 7th and 8th of July. It will be in association with Kitesurfing Lanka. This will be the 3rd year that Red Bull Sri Lanka has teamed up to work out an event of this nature. As Sri Lanka gets on the map for the sport, Kitesurfing Lanka will ...
Kalpitiya has drawn all manner of visitors to its pristine coast and quaint center throughout its vibrant history. Today, the large battalion of kitesurfers who frequently assemble here from a multitude of nations are as normal as the strong wind which intermittently, yet briefly, lifts them from a graceful glide along the water’s surface and releases them into the vastness ...
I came to sri lanka in December a newbie to the kitesurfing scene and started to learn on boxing day, at first I was nervous starting a new sport but so excited at the same time, with Dilsiri, Mishi and Miram input and intense lessons I was up on the board on my third day, I had all there best ...
Sri Lanka is the windiest place in the world. We now have wind even from December until end February. February continues to be my favourite time of year for kiting. Dolphins, Diving in the morning, a bit of Kayaking and SUP and then KITE KITE KITE to an amazing sun downer.
The video portrays the vibes and pace of our place at Kitesurfing Lanka. Lost in Sri Lanka from Paolo Minach on Vimeo. Credit to Paolo. Lost in Sri Lanka (2013) Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka Filmed and Edited by Paolo Minach Music: "Mat McHugh - Strange Days"
Amazing condition in untouched Thalaimannar. Sri Lanka's hottest new destination. Kitesurfing will change this community for the better. The good thing about tourism in the area is that much of the Nature will be appreciated even more and protected for future generations. Sustainable Tourism 2018.
Its all happening now. Kitesurfing Lanka will team up to venture to Thalaimannar, Mannar. Its been 5 years of so since I first ventured there. Now I will be living there to ensure a new camp is built on time - Presenting Vayu!Vayu Mannar with Kitesurfing Lanka from Kitesurfing Lanka on Vimeo.
Kitesurfing Lanka continues to change communities for the better through sports. The 2 KM Sea Swim was organized in a bid to promote Swimming and as Life Skill, showcase Kalpitiya as an all year destination & bring to light the dire need to protect and care for our oceans and natural resources. The 2KM Sea Swim was a first of ...
Dedicated to the kitesurfers who have visited Kalpitiya and especially Kitesurfing Lanka. Kalpitiya Song by Kitesurfing Lanka from Kitesurfing Lanka on Vimeo.
From blogI met Dilsiri, one of the two owners of Kitesurfing Lanka, back in 2012 before they opened their resort. It was one of the first ones in Kalpitiya and since then, I could feel Dilsiri’s illusion and motivation, not just for the sport, but to accommodate people and show them his beautiful country of Sri Lanka.In the last years, ...
Thanks Palitha Welikala for these images. The ancestral home after renovation . Original drawing of the ancestral home at Talangama, Built in 1928 by DLWExtract from the burial register. St Matthew`s church cemetery Tomb stone of Beatrice Welikala eldest daughter of DLW , died at the age of 10.Tomb stone of Wife of DLW. Pls note the name Colombatantrige. (common grave)
It is heaven! Check out the review https://www.zewanderingfrogs.com/kiteboarding-mannar-a-new-sri-lanka-kiting-paradise-unveiled/ Kiteboarding Mannar: A New Sri Lanka Kiting Paradise Unveiled While kiteboarding in Kalpitiya has increased in popularity, kitesurfing Sri Lanka is at its beginning with plenty spots waiting to be discovered. Well, search no more! Kiteboarding Mannar will make you feel like an explorer! And if you think the wind is strong ...
When Leo and myself started KSL, we did a 1 page Word document that highlighted values we would like to inculcate through our business. One of the key aspects was COMMUNITY. As ordinary individuals we had no big savings or financial backing. We did have people who believed in us. Friends and families who through our association believed in ...
Dear friends, Its a tough tough time for all of us. We really need your help to generate funds to sustain our staff. Most of you know how KSL has transformed many lives for the better. Do help us sustain our staff and continue the legacy of Kalpitiya. Dil
The joys of Kitesurfing still havent subsided. We still love kiting, sharing our kites and even taken shots of people kiting! Kiting is a community sport for sure and our community at Kitesurfing Lanka just keeps growing :)
