Returning to the Kiteboard Masters for another look ...
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A 180 degree view of the launch
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Nice turnout
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Getting into position for one of three course races
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They're off!
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Ripping all over the place
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Well guess chivalry is dead for real. The race degrades to a water fight?! Melissa copes bravely as Tom directs some board wash aft trying to squirt her out of the running.
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Folks are driving hard, fun for all comers
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Stacey and the guys fight for position in a torrent of foam
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Gebi pops a victory jump after one of the finishes
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Hamish and Matt take in Stacey's impressive kite loop!
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Jon takes a seat on his board and flys along
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Tom pops one up
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Had a few squalls pass by and in a couple of cases, over the event
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Sweeping out to sea
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Still more to come ...
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