Let Go To Have It Kite Life

24/11/2024

🎤Testing, attention please!

Kitesurfing this November at LoStagnone be like:
🔰 1st week - no wind. chill.
🔰 2nd week - back in the game. new tricks landed 🥹
🔰 3rd week - new game rules - new layers needed, just like early October polish weather ☀️🌤⛅️🌥☁️🌦🌧💨💨🌊

Sunsets - still breathtaking 🤩

Let's see what next week brings!
Ci vediamo domani, in aqua!
🫵

📸 rider Maciej Brożek

quick read - for the brave: https://letgotohaveit.com/kitesurfing-in-the-off-season-at-lo-stagnone-sicily-2/

21/10/2024

Finally, after 2 years it's here - video from the spot and our stay in Paracas, Peru!
If you ever considered travelling there - don't hesitate - just do it! If you have any questions - hit me in the comments.

Big thanks to all those who we have met, kited with, chilled, surfed.. most of you guys are still in our lives!
Kitesurfing - bringing people together 🥹

And although we got a bit stuck there due to the political situation in 2023, it was one of the best kite times I had! I'm sure we will be back! 😉

Enjoy the video!

Thanks Kangaroo Kite Peru for having us 🤩
And Prolimit PL & KiteNinja for support 😎

Finally, it is here! Paracas in Peru is one of the world’s best beginner-friendly kitesurfing spots. Located 250km south of Lima, this spot is known for its ...

01/10/2024

Full focus.
Kajciasz after hours 🤩



📸 Joanna Duda

10/09/2024

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05/07/2024

Hey You All!

On the photo... is my face after yesterday's encounter with one of the rentals at LoStagnone. I share the story, to bring more awareness to all kitesrufers out there!

I know everyone gets a crash now and then, it's an extreme sport, and the lagoon gets rally crowded. BUT it is your (shcool, instructors) responsibility to make sure that people you decide are rental level - TRULY ARE! It is a horror what we all see on the water sometimes and no one says s**t. Just some comments, but nothing in the open.

Dear fellow instructors - It is not rocket science to explain from the first moments on the water to a student that they are not alone out there! That they need to take a conscious decision on which way to go - depending on the all time changing conditions out there!

Everyone - AWARENESS is crucial in our beautiful sport. LoStagnone can get super crowded! Fully packed with lessons, rentals, independent users. From time to time a wind, wing, kayak or sailboat joins the party as well. Let's not forget those, who think they can, and come to practice as LoStagnone is said to be very easy, beginner friendly and safe for beginners.

That's the key - beginner does not have to equal independent nor safe kite spot use.

My face: The guy was upwind, and probably waterstarted or tried to get speed riding to the right. I was on my left - downwind from him. He might have known the rules of way.. but then WHY to waterstart when you don't have free space for that?

I can't imagine how you hit a 169cm person riding with the lines only (he caught me with lines and just after I heared the kite crash) other that a waterstart going very wrong - if you can - give me suggestions!

My question is - was he rental level?

Later that day I visisted the place he came out from. They were very nice and understanding (and also had stories of being hit by others to share!!). The manager has good skills, that I can say about her for sure 😉 To be clear - I have no grudge to the place.

Since nice won't cover my pain, I just hope I won't have a scar. I got the name of the student/rental.. and info .. wait for it .. he had some 10h and is independent.. 😳

This is where my doubts hit! You can be riding both ways, upwind in less than 10h but is it REALLY being INDEPENDENT? For some, maybe, for others not necessary...

Please, dear fellow instructors and schools, keep that in mind before you give a person the gear and let them out there. It's your responsibility. It is one thing to crash your kite (his had no brand, or size, just white.. maybe indestructible).. and other to hurt another person.

Everyone out there should react when they see someone struggling. And you see that! Every day!

People kite size choices (!!), struggling to launch, being dangerous out there. Sometimes not even waterstart level but alone - loose canons riding all over the place. I see others laughing at them but not helping, if you don't want to - ok - send them to me, I will!

Sometimes 1 extra hour can save a lot of problems, accidents, drama.

Again AWARENESS - it is an extreme sport, it can get ugly, and yes - people have died - so please make sure you are not supporting the bad name of the sport.

It just became super clear for me that it is time to stop being silent about the level of kiters and instructors out there. It's enough of the observer pose.

Have a good day you all, have a safe one also!
Karolina

IKO International Kiteboarding Organization

18/06/2024

It’s a pleasure and I am really proud to be a part of this team! 🤩😁💪

30/05/2024

About one handdrag2blind…

This time instead of abs… glutes 😁 If the eyes are the mirror of the soul than this is… 😂



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spot:

08/05/2024

With you guys? To the moons and back!!

team & friends 🐒🙏👌🤩 foto taken after one of the no windy days! Which by the way do not happen too often 😜

📸 unknown but thanks!

01/05/2024

Hey all kite friends!

I'm very happy to share the news with you! Finally, after years of considering it 😂 I am officially on the path to become an IKO International Kiteboarding Organization Assistant Trainer.

The hardest part was to start - to simply apply. I had to record me teaching a discover lesson and pass a the ATC exam with 95% result.

I never thought that recording a lesson I teach would be such a challange. I seriously was stressed. I had to speed up parts of the video so it was around an hour, as I recorded with an actual student 😅 Thanks by the way Simone ;)

Now, I'm in. I am in and the best part just starts to unfold! 🤩
It is a big thing for me and I will keep you posted.

Cheers (h2o),
Karo

Big thanks to Joanna Duda for being the 🎥 and Follow The Wind - Kitesurf School Sicily for support 😁

29/02/2024

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🔱Read how it came to exist, what it has to offer and how to get a copy 🔱

Enjoy the read 📖
May the wind be with you..
Karo

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26/02/2024

Hello!

🔱European kitesurfing season 2024 is just around the corner!

After the winter season in Kenya my heart is full of love and appreciation. It has been a beautiful and fruitful time. I'm ready for another chapter!

🔰There are no surprises, and I'm coming home to Sicily for the upcoming European kitesurfing season.

What more could I ask for? Flat water, consistent wind, sunny warmth... and the beauty of Italy itself! It's an unbeatable combination!

🔰From April to the end of September, and perhaps a bit longer, I'll be teaching and shredding at the Lo Stagnone Lagoon. It is the best place to progress in Europe, and I can't wait.

When in Sicily, I work with FollowTheWind kite school. Being a team member there is an absolute pleasure. As an aspiring kitesurfer, you get a fantastic experience and top-notch service. The best for the best!

🔰So, let's pick up where we left off and continue the kite adventure together.🔰

You can find more info about the place in my blog post https://letgotohaveit.com/is-lo-stagnone-lagoon-the-best-spot-in-europe-si/ at letgotohaveit.com.

Feel free to ping me with any questions. Another good source of information about Lo Stagnone is the Follow The Wind - Kitesurf School Sicily website.

I can't wait to welcome you to the place I am proud to call home!

May the wind always be with you.

Karo

23/02/2024

Hello!
My writing is evolving and I keep on developing "Driven by The Wind" publication. Next story just went live today and it is about.. LoStagnone.
Im proud do call that place home and will be there mid March! Join me in the progress of your lifetime ;)
Read about it here
https://medium.com/kitesurfing-driven-by-the-wind/is-lo-stagnone-lagoon-the-best-spot-in-europe-si-594e1173fef6

May the wind be with you!
Karo

Freestyle & progress heaven for all levels.

20/02/2024

The time in Diani slowly came to and end. Thank you for your hospitality . Everything here is so alive, green, dynamic and at the same time. It was a pleasure! Asante sana!

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20/02/2024

The one at the picture is me! I'm a proud member of the Follow The Wind - Kitesurf School Sicily team 🤩
Without doubt:
🔱Sicily is one of the best kitesurfing destinations in Europe!
⚜️LoStagnone is a freestyle and progress gem.
🔰FollowTheWind is the perfect choice for learning and progressing with your kitesurfing skills!



✅Read more here:
https://letgotohaveit.com/is-lo-stagnone-lagoon-the-best-spot-in-europe-si/

May the wind be with you,
Karo

We are beyond thrilled to share the amazing news🔥 - thanks to your unwavering support and feedback, we've been rated to the top spot once again in 2023on Trip Advisor! 🏆✨ To our incredible guests, thank you for choosing us, your trust means everything to us! 🙏 And to our team, thank you for your dedication and hard work in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. You are the heart and soul of our operation! ❤️

But wait, there are more exciting news to share for 2024! 🎉 We've teamed up with Flysurfer kiteboarding to introduce custom kites specially designed for us! With these kites you'll not only stand out in the lagoon, but you'll also enjoy added safety benefits. How? Well, with vibrant, eye-catching colors, our team can spot you from a mile away and our instructors can be by your side in the blink of an eye! 👀! Be the first to hit the water with our special foil kites or 17m2 tube kites. 🌊✨ Say goodbye to endless, pricey lessons - with our supervised rentals equipped with radio helmets, you can practice safely and save money while you're at it! 💸🎧

We can't wait for you to experience these incredible upgrades and make unforgettable memories with us in the year ahead. Here's to another year of adventure, laughter, and endless possibilities! 🥂✨

Thank you once again for your continued support and trust. Let's make 2024 the best year yet! 🚀

20/02/2024

The one in the picture is me! I'm proud to be a member of the Follow The Wind - Kitesurf School Sicily team!

🔱Sicily is the best place to go kiting in Europe.
⚜️LoStagnone is a freestyle gem.
🔰FollowTheWind is your best option to learn and progress your kitesurfing!



✅Read all about it here!
https://letgotohaveit.com/is-lo-stagnone-lagoon-the-best-spot-in-europe-si/

Cheers (h2o),
May the wind be with you!

Karo

We are beyond thrilled to share the amazing news🔥 - thanks to your unwavering support and feedback, we've been rated to the top spot once again in 2023on Trip Advisor! 🏆✨ To our incredible guests, thank you for choosing us, your trust means everything to us! 🙏 And to our team, thank you for your dedication and hard work in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. You are the heart and soul of our operation! ❤️

But wait, there are more exciting news to share for 2024! 🎉 We've teamed up with Flysurfer kiteboarding to introduce custom kites specially designed for us! With these kites you'll not only stand out in the lagoon, but you'll also enjoy added safety benefits. How? Well, with vibrant, eye-catching colors, our team can spot you from a mile away and our instructors can be by your side in the blink of an eye! 👀! Be the first to hit the water with our special foil kites or 17m2 tube kites. 🌊✨ Say goodbye to endless, pricey lessons - with our supervised rentals equipped with radio helmets, you can practice safely and save money while you're at it! 💸🎧

We can't wait for you to experience these incredible upgrades and make unforgettable memories with us in the year ahead. Here's to another year of adventure, laughter, and endless possibilities! 🥂✨

Thank you once again for your continued support and trust. Let's make 2024 the best year yet! 🚀

07/02/2024

Hello!
I published another story from 🔰Dear Kite Diary🔰 series!
This time it's the first impressions from Paracas, Peru! [Dec22]

And you know what...
We miss you guys Kangaroo Kite Peru enormously!!

Enjoy the read!
ps. If you're not a Medium subscriber, drop me a DM ;)

Dear Kite Diary Series — Dec 2022