Winds blow strong for kite boarders

About a half-dozen kite boarders braved the cool waters of Skaha Lake Sunday to take advantage of late season southerly winds.

  • Nov. 19, 2013 8:00 p.m.
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Marc Brillinger gets lift off over the waters of Skaha Lake Sunday afternoon as he and about a half dozen other die-hard kiteboarding enthusiasts took advantage of the season's strong southerly winds to enjoy their sport of choice. This time of year wind and water conditions are among the best although most of the participants were wearing dry suits to protect against the cold.

Marc Brillinger gets lift off over the waters of Skaha Lake Sunday afternoon as he and about a half dozen other die-hard kiteboarding enthusiasts took advantage of the season's strong southerly winds to enjoy their sport of choice. This time of year wind and water conditions are among the best although most of the participants were wearing dry suits to protect against the cold.

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