We've been having a fantastic time here on Mount Erciyes in Turkey. The wind has been blowing and the snow has still been falling, it's just a shame no ladies turned up...
BUT never discouraged I will be running this event again next season so make a mental note!
In the mean time here's a great video of what to expect on your trip to Mount Erciyes!
Many thanks to our partners Alberg Sports, Murat Bukey from Ozone Turkey and Ace Hotel.
As always if you want any information on Mount Erciyes or coming to Turkey for Kitesurfing please contact me at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Happy kiting from a sunny and snowy Erciyes!
Sarah
All KB4Girls events are free to join however, due to the devastating earthquake which hit the Van area of Turkey in October 2011, the Gokova Bay Chapter will be collecting for the victims of the earthquake.
If you come and join one of our events we would be extremely grateful for a donation, of your choice, towards this cause.
For bookings on all events and further information on accommodation, travel and airport transfers please contact Sarah at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
7 to 8 April 2012 – Snowkiting at Mount Erciyes, Turkey
19 May 2012 – Mother and Daughter, Introduction to Kitesurfing Day, Gokova Bay
20 May 2012 – Get your Mojo Back, fun freeriding day with the Girls of Gokova Bay
23 to 24 June 2012 – Progression Sessions, Gokova Bay
21 to 22 July 2012 – Progression Sessions, Gokova Bay
18 to 19 August 2012 – TBC
If you can Kitesurf you can Snowkite! Come and join us in the fantastically undiscovered Mount Erciyes in Turkey for a fun weekend of snowkiting. The local instructors will be our guides for the weekend, taking us off to explore up and around Mount Erciyes itself and to the flat area of the frozen lake.
All equipment rented comes with a free lunch at Alberg Cafe and if for any reason there is no wind, or if you decided to come for longer, all ski lifts and gondola’s to take you up the Mountain for some snowboarding/skiing will be FREE!
Kick-off is at 10:00hrs at Ace Hotel, Mount Erciyes on Saturday 7th April
This event is being run in association with Always Windy, Ozone Hobby Turkey and Alberg Sports.
Weekend 19th & 20th May 2012
Ever wondered what it’s all about? Why the men in your life get so excited about kites? Come and join us for a day of fun on the beach with a free introduction to powerkiting. Our instructors will be ready to teach you all about wind and the fun of powerkiting and who knows may be you’ll get the bug and want to progress into the water!
If you want to join us our instructors can teach you in English, Turkish, German and Spanish.
Kick-off is at 10:00hrs at Orange Kiteboarding on the beach at Gokova Bay. Booking in advance is essential.
Morning session: Introduction and briefing. Powerkiting on the beach.
Afternoon session: More powerkiting on the beach or for those of you who feel ready we will take you into the water for your first taste of flying the water kites and a tandum body drag!
This event is being run in association with Always Windy, Orange Kiteboarding and Bondiblue Travel.
Not everyone is fortunate enough to kite through the winter or maybe you’re more of a fare weather kiter.
Whether your kites were packed away for the winter or not come and join the girls in Gokova Bay for a warm start to the season to get your mojo back for the rest of the summer.
Gokova Bay is the perfect spot to build up your confidence after a winter off the water, with its constant daily thermal winds and shallow flat waters.
The day will kick-off at 10:00hrs at Orange Kiteboarding with a briefing and the opportunity for you all to introduce yourselves before we hit the water for some fun freeriding together!
Evening BBQ at Padok.
This event is being run in association with Always Windy, Orange Kiteboarding and Bondiblue Travel.
There’s nothing like getting together with the girls to help you progress! We love nothing more than seeing each other nail a new move, whether it is learning your first transitions, rotations or un-hooking for the first time – that’s what Progression Sessions are all about.
This is a weekend designed around you and what you want to learn. I will guide you through the natural trick progression to help you to goal for the weekend along with radio freeback and video analysis, which is your's to keep.
Kick-off: 10:00hrs at Orange Kiteboarding. Briefing and introduction. Lunch will be provided. Evening BBQ at Padok.
Kick-off: 11:00hrs at Orange Kiteboarding. Briefing for the day and continuation of trick progression. Lunch will be provided. Evening TBC.
This event is being run in association with Always Windy, Orange Kiteboarding and Bondiblue Travel.
If you missed the Progression Sessions in June not too worry as we are repeating them again in July!
There’s nothing like getting together with the girls to help you progress! We love nothing more than seeing each other nail a new move, whether it is learning your first transitions, rotations or un-hooking for the first time – that’s what Progression Sessions are all about.
This is a weekend designed around you and what you want to learn. I will guide you through the natural trick progression to help you to goal for the weekend along with radio freeback and video analysis, which is your's to keep.
Kick-off: 10:00hrs at Orange Kiteboarding. Briefing and introduction. Lunch will be provided. Evening BBQ at Padok.
Kick-off: 11:00hrs at Orange Kiteboarding. Briefing for the day and continuation of trick progression. Lunch will be provided. Evening TBC.
This event is being run in association with Always Windy, Orange Kiteboarding and Bondiblue Travel.
18th to 19th August 2012
To be confirmed
I am very happy to welcome all you kiting ladies to the Gokova Bay, Turkey, KB4Girls Chapter.
After following Kristin and Laurel’s careers, over the years, I am extremely happy to have been asked to be the Chapter Ambassador for Gokova Bay in Turkey.
Kristin visited us in May 2011 for a KB4Girls UNITE Event that was fantastic! See the KB4Girls Press Release here.
I started kiting in 2003 and over the years kiteboarding has gone from a hobby sport to my day to day life. I am not a pro-rider however I am co-founder of AlwaysWindy.com which means my life revolves around Kiteboarding.
I am addicted to Kiteboarding and want other women and girls to come and experience this incredible sport which has united so many of us over the years.
If Turkey has never been on your kiting radar, think again! Gokova Bay is an incredible spot for all levels of kiters, from Beginner to Advanced. With its warm, shallow waters and constant daily thermal winds, you can’t go wrong with a trip to the Bay but be prepared, you will kite every day as the thermal winds are like clockwork!
I am based in Gokova Bay for 8 months of the year, so come and find me at the Bay where I will be more than happy to give those of you who are already riding some free coaching for a small donation to our local charity.
If you would like any information about coming to Gokova Bay or the KB4Girls Chapter events, please feel free to email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
In January I will post the schedule for our 2012 KB4Girls events so keep posted and I hope you will come and join us!
Happy kiting one and all and look forward to meeting you in 2012, where it’s Always Windy!
Sarah
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Chapter Ambassadors: Sarah Craddy & Melis Giraud Chapter Homebase: Gokova Bay,Turkey
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