Kiteboarding at Kye Bay Beach

By Keith and Heather Nicol

Getting ready to launch

   With the wind up and sun out we decided to check out Kye Beach in the afternoon on Thursday, September 26 and were intrigued to see several people taking advantage of the weather to kiteboard. We counted a dozen colourful kites at various stages of use and 4-5 people skimming across Kye Bay propelled by the strong NW wind.  One or two of the more skilled riders were getting some impressive air being lifted 2-3 meters into the air on some jumps. With the weather forecast looking similar to today for the next 2-3 days anyone interested in checking out some kiteboarding should head to Kye Bay since it is likely they will be back. We found the best viewing point to be at the end of Windslow Road at the beach access there but there were lots of people as well taking pictures at the Elks and Royal Purple Park which also has a beach access.  Bring some binoculars to get a better view of the action and a telephoto lens doesn't go astray if you want to get some pictures. 

Three riders skimming across Kye Bay

A rider catching some air (the kite is above him out of the picture)