Sport Kite Camp
What is Sport Kite Camp? It is a gathering for sport kite enthusiasts that focuses heavily on the fun stuff. Don't expect to find designated fields, heavy competition, requirements, egos, or hard and fast schedules.
What you will find is a group of people that share this crazy sport, a chance to hang out and fly other peoples kites, shared meals, brainstorming ideas around a campfire, and some of the best flying you may ever experience.
Who should come? Everyone, of all abilities from the most experienced to the one that just bought their first sport kite yesterday.
This is a free event for Sport Kite Enthusiasts, whether you are brand new and flying a sport kite for the first time, or have been flying for years and have the trophies to prove it, this is the place to be. The structure is purposefully left a little loose so we can adjust to the people that are there and what they want. It is up to you how much you want to participate, and also up to you to tell us what you would like to see! Some folks just want to be there and fly with their friends, and some want to pick the brains of experienced fliers and hone their skills. The space and people are available for all of that!
Some things you can expect to be there :
1. Learning opportunities
2. Shared stoke with other folks
3. Pairs and team flying - if you want
4. Gear talk
5. Tips and technique review
6. All of the good stuff.
WE ARE LOOKING TO SCHEDULE ONES FOR 2024
Sport Kite Camp Beach HQ!!
Look for this tent as the central meeting spot
Thu, Jan 30South Padre Island
Thu, Sep 19Hampton Beach State Park
Wed, Aug 21Long Beach
Fri, Jul 26Long Beach
Fri, May 17Long Beach
Thu, Aug 24Long Beach
Thu, May 04Dare County
Thu, Jun 16Long Beach
Sat, Feb 12meet.google.com/hgm-zenb-gaq
Sport Kite Camp
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What is the cost?Registration is free. Food and extras are provided at the event, and the cost is dependent on the location and duration. Often times this is a 'suggested donation'. If at any point it is required ahead of time it will be posted in registration.
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Do I have to be an experienced sport kite flier to attend?NO! The idea of Sport Kite Camp is that it is open and inviting to everyone from entry level to master class. It will help with your overall experience if you have at least flown a dual line kite before coming to the event.
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Is lodging provided?At the independent Sport Kite Camps, not the mini-SKC at festivals, there is usually group lodging available. This is typically a series of AirBnb's near one another so we can spend the most amount of time together. There is no requirement for folks to stay in the housing, and each person is responsible for their financial portion of the stay.
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Do I have to attend the whole time, or can I stop in for a few hours?We really want you to be there for the whole time so you can get the most out of the experience. Sport Kite Camp is about so much more than just getting together with a few friends and flying kites. We understand tho if you can only come for a half day... fair warning tho... you might regret such a short time!
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Is this lessons or a fun fly?Neither and both. This is about gathering together with others that share the same interest as you. There are often people on hand that are more experienced and happy to give some one on one lesson time. There are also a few selected workshop/roundtable discussions where there is a focus on a specific topic.
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What is the difference between SKC and Mini SKC?Sport Kite Camp is a fully intensive affair where we as a group are off in a location doing the Sport Kite thing. Mini Sport Kite Camp is typically hosted at a festival or other kite event. It is understood that attendees are probably going to spend a lot of time enjoying the festival/event, so Sport Kite Camp Specific activities are arranged around the festival schedule.
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How do I know what is going on each day?Before the event starts, we set up a group chat, typically via Facebook messenger or phone, and send out information regarding the weather report, the expected plan, any changes, and more. The schedule that is set up ahead of time is a guideline instead of a hard and fast schedule. We need to be flexible with the weather. :)
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What is the food like?At SKC we do group breakfast and dinner, and depending on the group size try to provide a self made lunch on sight. Breakfast is usually eggs, breakfast meats, toast, coffee. Dinner is a mix of local flavors (like in the Outer Banks we have a Crab fest) or a good ole fashion cookout on the beach. Simple.. good.. fun. Lunch will usually be a variation of sandwiches with all the fixings! At a mini SKC we will have simple breakfast items at the first workshop of the day (think bagels, donuts, fruit, coffee) and will set up dinner on the beach.
Hosting a Sport Kite Camp
Would you like to host a Sport Kite Camp, or maybe you have an idea for a future one? Get in touch with us and let us help!