Kiting-for-kids is a group of avid kite boarders that have a love for the sport and a desire to make a difference. We raise funds through Kite events that go directly to the Children's Miracle Network and BC Children's Hospital. It's a win win! We do something we love and get to make a difference at the same time. We invite you to become a kitingforkids member and explore ways you to can make a difference.

April 29th the Kitingforkids crew attempted the return crossing of the  GeorgiaStrait.  Wind was in their favour for half the trip then it blew up to 35 knots just over half way and gave these adventurous kiters a nail biting experience.  Two kiters did not make it.  Allan Berry had kite trouble right off the start with a wind shadow dropping his kite in the water and the rescue boat attempting to retrieve his kite accidently tore the kite in half.  And, the rescue boat made it back in to the marina on the kicker as the big motor had issues with water in the fuel.  Harold Grindl turned back not far from MistakenIsland as he was overpowered on his 12M.   Ken Droog and Dennis McDonald carried on the trip with one rescue boat joining them captained by Kevin Riley of NanooseBay and his deck hand and fellow kiter, John Stathers.  Rick Pardiac of Paradise signs was on stand by out of Nanaimo with his boat to greet the kiters on their way back if needed.  Dennis and Ken landed on the shores of DavisBay about 3.5 hours after their departure from ColumbiaBeach on Vancouver Island ( The long stretch).  Once there they were greeted by a few locals, adjusted their power settings on the kite to compensate for the heavy gale force winds.  Once adjusted the two set back out to the Strait for the trip back to Nanaimo which made for a much smoother return trip taking 1.5 hours to get back to the Island and land at Pipers Lagoon, Nanaimo.  The two were exhausted and their legs were a little sore.  elated with the success of the crossing and the funds raised for the  BC Children's Hospital  the group declares they will make the fundraising trip again in 2014.  Stay tuned for more details on the next kitingforkids event.

        ... What started as a conversation around coffee at the local coffee bar expanded to become kiting-for-kids.  And the group has now successfully met the enormous challenge and realizes the challenge is no where near what many Children and their families face at the BC Children's Hospital.   Thank you for your support and generous donations.  Fundraising 2014 will begin once we achieve our goal of $10,000 for 2013. 

Together we can make a difference!