Physical exertion and skill are two things that everyone involved in SPORTS have in common and Kitesurfing (also called Kiteboarding) requires a double dose of both. This is an incredible sport that makes windsurfing look like kids play. Kitesurfers came to the Cocoa Beach this week to catch their high in the waves and wind of hurricane Irene. These thrill seeker athletes provided entertainment for the crowd that had come to see the churning ocean.
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Patty Charles 
If God had intended us to do this – Our skin wouldn’t be trimmed at the wrist and ankles, which it is, thank heavens.
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Youth is wasted on the young.
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Nice capture, I would love to try this!!!
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Thanks Steve. Maybe you and Bob could schedule a time, I’ll be on the shore shooting, lol.
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Another great collage, exciting and striking.
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Thanks Tony!
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That looks like a lot of fun. Adding to my bucket list.
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It does look fun – let me know when you give it a whirl!
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Very cool captures…but they are definitely thrill seekers, i think I would stay clear of those waves!
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Thanks Tammy. My thrill came from standing on the beach. Too old to be that nonchalant about dangers.
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The athletes must be very strong to ride the waves in the storm.
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Stronger in body mind and spirit than the photog 🙂
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Great action shots. Love the one with the pier and the seagull on your masthead.
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Why thank You!
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I think this actually has more appeal than just windsurfing. Taking air satisfies our Freudian urge to fly! Great capture.
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If I had more upper body strength and courage I would give it a whirl!
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Super wave action (and other action) captured here. They’re too young to know all the risks etc and so can thoroughly enjoy the experience!
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You have that right – thirty years ago I might be the one in the action instead of photographing it!
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