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21st April 2012 - Kitesurfing at Watergate Bay.

Day one of the British Kitesurfing Association's Race Wave at Watergate Bay, near Newquay.

Ther are strong on shore winds which take the kite surfers along the whole length of the beach.

Kitesurfing at Watergate Bay - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Multi coloured kite wings.

Kitesurfing at Watergate Bay - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Kitesurfing at Watergate Bay - © Ian Foster / fozimage

These kites are Leading edge inflatables, where the leading edge rib is inflated to give the kite ridigity.

Kitesurfing at Watergate Bay - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Kitesurfing at Watergate Bay - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Kitesurfing at Watergate Bay - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Kitesurfing at Watergate Bay - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Kitesurfing at Watergate Bay - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Kitesurfing at Watergate Bay - © Ian Foster / fozimage

The weekends racing has been organised by the British Kitesurfing Association.

Kitesurfing at Watergate Bay - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Walking along the coast path above the beach we can look down on the kitesurfers.

Kitesurfing at Watergate Bay - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Kitesurfing at Watergate Bay - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Kitesurfing at Watergate Bay - © Ian Foster / fozimage

All images © Ian Foster / fozimage