Kailua Beach is world-renowned for its ideal kite surfing conditions. Today was a particularly windy day on the windward side, and there were plenty of people out there taking advantage of it. I snapped this photo after the kite surfer lifted off - he probably got at least 30 feet above the water before he came back down. It's Skywatch Friday, so click HERE to see other sky images from around the world.
My idea of a perfect day at the beach does not include wearing long sleeves to guard against the chill of the tradewinds - I prefer to go at a time when I can sit and soak up the warmth of the afternoon sun without worrying about sand blowing in my eyes. However, the reward for taking a walk on Kailua Beach when the winds are up is that you get to watch many kitesurfers and windsurfers launch right in front of you. Kailua's tradewinds make it a coveted spot for people who enjoy both of those sports. This guy looks up at his kite just before jumping on his board and taking off!
