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by girlonaboard
Fri May 18, 2018 4:02 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
Replies: 49
Views: 20822

Wind has started for the season

18-23 knots today! A few kiters out.

The kite school will be open the first week of June so for advanced kiters we will have our rescue service available and for non kiters lessons will be available at that time!
by girlonaboard
Sat Apr 21, 2018 9:10 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
Replies: 49
Views: 20822

Kite Instructure for hire

As the kite school grows in China Creek we will need help to give lessons. We are looking to hire a full time and a part time instructor. Please send your cv to Experience is a must ! We will not accept unexperienced instructors for this location. Thank you!
by girlonaboard
Fri Apr 06, 2018 1:28 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Girl On A Board Kite School Adds an Upwind Drop off Service
Replies: 5
Views: 2903

China Creek- the next hot kite spot on Vancouver Island

We have and will continue to ignore any negativity coming from Marty. I am a mother of 2 babies and need to build a community around me for them and myself. The community at China Creek is growing quickly and we are happy to be apart of it. We live and work side by side all of the kite schools in La ...
by girlonaboard
Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:25 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Girl On A Board Kite School Adds an Upwind Drop off Service
Replies: 5
Views: 2903

China Creek- the next hot kite spot on Vancouver Island

Looking forward to returning to China Creek Campground in Port Alberni. It will be our third summer kiting and camping there. The wind is as consistent as Nit Nat. Comes up everyday at 1pm till sunset. The webcam in town shows that it shows up at 5, but we can count on it blowing by 1pm in the ...
by girlonaboard
Sat Sep 09, 2017 12:32 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
Replies: 49
Views: 20822

Wind Summary for the Season- Windy Review

Our kite school has packed up and have started our migration back to La Ventana.

The wind was great this year. We calculate on average 25 days of wind per May, June, July and August.

We can count on the wind starting at 1pm at around 16 knots for a pure thermal.

Often we get storm winds that ...
by girlonaboard
Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:21 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
Replies: 49
Views: 20822

On site report for today

17 knots in the inlet. Its not pulled into shore yet. Looks good for a 12 oclock start.
by girlonaboard
Thu Aug 17, 2017 1:30 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
Replies: 49
Views: 20822

Thank you

We appreciate all the kiters joining us to make china creek a safe and fun option to kite.

Wind has been good 25 knots all morning then dropped to 18 in the afternoo. Yesturday. Today it was 17 knots when i left this morning at 12
by girlonaboard
Fri Aug 04, 2017 10:15 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
Replies: 49
Views: 20822

Onsite report for friday

We finally got the wind back. It was here from 3pm till sunset. We expect it to be normal tomorrow and start at 1pm
by girlonaboard
Fri Aug 04, 2017 8:06 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
Replies: 49
Views: 20822

Onsite report

Smoke has cleared. We are hoping the wind will come back today or tomorrow.

Thank you @thankyouforthepastabreaky[/list]
by girlonaboard
Sat Jul 29, 2017 4:40 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
Replies: 49
Views: 20822

17 knots

Winds has been good. It started today at 930 and has blown all day. Average 17 knots
by girlonaboard
Thu Jul 20, 2017 10:58 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Cabrinha Demo Day july 20th 1to 5 at China Creek Campground
Replies: 2
Views: 1569

Demo Day is today! 1 to 5 pm in China Creek Port Alberni

Come for a ride on your way to windfest!!
by girlonaboard
Wed Jul 19, 2017 10:20 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
Replies: 49
Views: 20822

Onsite update

Its blowing already 16 to 17 knots and a cold wind. Days like this normally pick up. Im hoping to go out on my 8m today
by girlonaboard
Tue Jul 18, 2017 11:32 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
Replies: 49
Views: 20822

On site report for today

Wind has already started its 16 knots. Its not pulled into shore so we will wait an hour to get out. Early starts usually mean stronger winds. Expect 16 to 20 knots and with clear skys it typically stays till sunset
by girlonaboard
Sat Jul 15, 2017 12:12 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Cabrinha Demo Day july 20th 1to 5 at China Creek Campground
Replies: 2
Views: 1569

Cabrinha Demo Day july 20th 1to 5 at China Creek Campground

Brand new 2017 Cabrinha Switchblades will be available to ride from 1 to 5 pm this Thursday July 20th. Come down and enjoy a new kite spot and test the new Cabrinha kites.

Made available for you from North Shore Ski and Board Store and Girl on a Board Kite School
by girlonaboard
Fri Jul 14, 2017 5:04 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Newbie looking for advice on gear, locations etc.
Replies: 17
Views: 7569

Kite size and kites

It depends on your size. Im small and ride an 8m or a 10 in China Creek just outside Port Alberni and in La Ventana. If your average size i would suggest a 10 and 12.

Agreed skip the beginner board and get your long term board.

I personally ride cabrinha fx and teach on the switchblades. Any newer ...