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Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
04/20/2018
Waddell Beach turns into a kitesurfing mecca when the wind comes up each spring and summer.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
04/20/2018
Kitesurfers play in the waves at Waddell Beach.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
04/20/2018
Strong winds allow kitersurfers to take flight.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
04/20/2018
Local kiter Jenny Campbell gearing up for a kite session.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
04/20/2018
In addition to wind, Waddell Beach offers beautiful coastal scenery with a forested backdrop.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
04/20/2018
Tacking back toward shore at Waddell Beach.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
04/20/2018
Kitesurfing among the waves is a big draw at Waddell.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
04/20/2018
Kitesurfing at Waddell Beach.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
04/20/2018
Kiters fly past Año Nuevo Island and it's decommissioned lighthouse station.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
04/20/2018
Playing in the surf.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
04/20/2018
Kiters enjoying the strong and steady winds at Waddell Beach
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
04/20/2018
Playing in the surf at Waddell Beach.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
04/20/2018
A kiter jumps a wave as she tacks back out to sea.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
04/20/2018
Signals are used to communicate safe kite landing and launching.