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Kiteboarding or Kitesurfing, as the sport is dually known, combines the challenge of staying upright on a surfboard with the wind reading skill of sailing and the endurance of windsurfing. Enthusiasts claim it to be the fastest growing water sport in the world. Blend in the elements of gymnastics and paragliding and those newly introduced to Kiteboarding quickly understand why this extreme sport multiplied its base of support so quickly. Competitions that emphasize speed, endurance, tricks and aerial stunts have sprung up around the world to grab the competitive spirit of Kiteboarding disciples. Consistent, steady on-shore wind, in the range of 10 – 35 knots on large, open bodies of water makes for the best conditions. Most Kiteboarding is practiced along ocean shores but some large lakes and other inland bodies of water are suitable. Equipment is constantly evolving as are the materials that perform best under varying conditions. Your dream of participating in an extreme water sport that is growing exponentially in its popularity may be answered by visiting some of the best Kiteboarding locations around the globe. We submit our list of the world’s Top 10 Places to Kiteboard for your consideration: Babaomby Mer-d’Emeraude, Madagascar Bazaruto, Mozambique Blacks Beach Lagoon, Queensland, Australia Cumbuco, Brazil Cargados Shoals, Indian Ocean Los Roques, Venezuela Marshall Islands Phonpei and Kosrae, Micronesia Raivavae, Austral Islands, French Polynesia Turks and Caicos, Caribbean

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