Category Archives: 2004

Issue 38: Environmental Protection

Environmental pollution is a growing concern worldwide, alternative energy sources and clean up efforts are [...]

Issue 38: Washington State International Kite Festival

For years I had heard all about WSIKF, but never made it having been a [...]

Issue 38: Washington State International Kite Festival (results)

People’s Choice Flier Neil Dawson Dick Curran Ronda Brewer People’s Choice Kite Eric Wilson Pink [...]

Issue 38: Yaripa Kite Festival

It was good to be back. Ada and I have been in Colombia before, two [...]

Issue 38: Berkeley Kite Festival

Having first picked up a kite in the bay area, I always make a point [...]

Issue 38: Southern Oregon Kite Festival

It happens every summer; for 2 days in July and for the past 12 years, [...]

Issue 38: Fighter Kite World Cup

The Call went out to all fighter kite fliers to meet at the 2004 Washington [...]

Issue 38: Cleveland Kite Festival

Kitefliers from all across the Midwest gathered on September 11-12 for the Cleveland Kite Festival [...]

Issue 38: Indiana Trick Clinic

In the winter of 2003 a program was proposed to the master kite flyer living [...]

Issue 38: Steveston Sport Kite Competitions

Whew, what a weekend we had July 24th and 25th… After a few late glitches [...]

Issue 38: Review of Big Bang by New Tech Kites

Specifications Manufacturer: New Tech Kites Model: Big Bang Wingspan: 92 inches Height: 40 inches Standoff [...]

Issue 38: Berkeley Kite Festival (gallery)

Photos by John Barresi

Issue 38: Southern Oregon Kite Festival (gallery)

Photos by John Barresi

Issue 38: Washington State International Kite Festival (gallery)

Photos by John Barresi

2004 Washington State International Kite Festival – Day 8

This has been a truly amazing festival, and I’m sorry to say that this is [...]

2004 Washington State International Kite Festival – Day 7

Saturday opened with the classic fog often found in the Northwest, with my money on [...]

2004 Washington State International Kite Festival – Day 6

We’re headed into the weekend here at WSIKF, Friday morning greeted us with thick sea [...]

2004 Washington State International Kite Festival – Day 5

Here we are for yet another glorious day of kite flying! Comprehensive kite making competition [...]

2004 Washington State International Kite Festival – Day 4

And then the winds came… After a couple of the wonderful pastries and some coffee [...]

2004 Washington State International Kite Festival – Day 3

Wowee! Things are starting to build, showing even greater promise for the coming weekend. Early [...]

2004 Washington State International Kite Festival – Day 2

Events are underway!  We got up this foggy morning at 6am to make sure we [...]