Dennis (Germany) and Lisa (Australia) were part of a bigger group that came to learn the sport. Tremendous progress was made by both students. "It was the first time i tried this fascinating sport and it won't be the last. Sure, the first few steps are the hardest and sometimes you need a lot of patience but when the wind ...
We were quite sure that we will like kiteboarding because of its similarities to other board sports such as snowboarding and skiing, its outdoor characteristics, proximity of sun and smell of the ocean. Even though we can hardly stand up after a 3-days course, we decided to buy the kite right after the course. We feel even bigger impression and ...
Be part of Kitesurfing history in Sunny Sri Lanka. Obtain your very own limited edition Kitesurfing Sri Lanka T Shirt for Rs. 1,000! The design is very simple but the t shirts will make a difference! A percentage of the money from the t shirts will be used to buy Art Books and Chalk for the Kids in Kalpitiya. Kid ...
Ok, dont mistake it for Parripu (Dhal). Arripu is found north of Puttalam. Its known for the Doric - the mansion of the first British Governor of Ceylon. There is also a very old Dutch Fort 1 KM north of the Doric. Sadly this historical monument is falling prey to neglect. Hopefully this kiting trip would give impetus to lobby ...
KTA Sri Lanka 2018 Sri Lanka Freestyle X National ChampionshipsWith an opening day registration of over 60 riders from 13 countries, the KTA Sri Lanka was shaping up to be the event everyone was hoping for.The event set to take place on the stunning flat water freestyle heaven at Kalpitiya, was already seeing the wind being to fill in, even ...
Was loads of fun. Await the next one. Kickass Kite Party this Saturday Night (8 PM) at the Kitesurfing Lanka Beach Hut, at the Kalpitiya Lagoon. Bring your own drinks, food. Entrance is 2 KG of fire wood each! Yiew!
The Red Bull race will happen on the7th and 8th of July 2012 in Kalpitiya Sri Lanka. This event is in association with Kitesurfing Lanka, Sri Lanka's Epic Kiting Company. The NoR is as follows; . Date: 07.07 to 08.07.2012 Venue: Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka . 1 EVENT . 1.1 The Red Bull Island Hopping 2012 will be held from 07.07.2012 ...
Dedicated to the kitesurfers who have visited Kalpitiya and especially Kitesurfing Lanka. Kalpitiya Song by Kitesurfing Lanka from Kitesurfing Lanka on Vimeo.
Yo is this hardcore super fun kiter from Thailand. He is also the Asian Champion and I know he will do well at the 2016 Olympics if he parties less! haha. This is his account of the stay at Kitesurfing Lanka. Click here! Chef Thilak, Dil and Yo try some food!
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 cemeteryTomb 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)
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 helping ...
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
We expected 30 riders, we had a whopping 56 for the start of the race. Sri Lanka's first ever Kitesurfing Race initiated by Kitesurfing Lanka turned out to be a fun yet challenging competition. The race, which was 26 KM long took just 55 minutes to complete by Pro Rider Fabio followed by Romain and local kiter Mawfeel. Mawfeel ...
For those who are not aware, Julian Bolling is a legend. Its not the swimming fame he brought Sri Lanka but the humanity he showed to all people. He is a kitesurfer and surfer but more than that he is an inspiration to all of us. He's a man of principles, he's a man who believe in The Maker. He ...
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 :)
The history and ethos of KSL – a letter from DilsiriPosted on June 17, 2019 Zi MilakMY VERY FIRST STEPS KITESURFINGI started Kitesurfing just by chance when my friend Previne invited me to join a ‘kitesurfing camp’. It was the 1stin Kalpitiya. I saved money, attended the camp. I couldn’t quite afford lessons, so once I came back to Colombo ...
Mannar Island. Sri Lanka's first sea port, the place of the Rama's Bridge also known as Adams Bridge, a Mecca for Bird Life and now Sri Lankas next big Kitesurfing Destination..If you browse through the posts on this blog you will see me actually kiting her for the first time - literally first time ever on the Adams Bridge, thanks ...
Its been ages. Lots of things going on. The most exciting part is that with Kitesurfing Businesses stable, it enables us to now focus on things that really matter! Planet and People. We are in a unique partnership with a fellow kiter Gianna and her team at Merijaan. Check our the first blog post from their website https://merijaan.de/blog/sri-lanka-0/?fbclid=IwAR3mnEu-5JssfwMvca381ie_3HnZwggYnLEKZlfKcXpxbZ96Egwf-qaon2oFinally, after two ...
