Kiting Resources

Kitelife Discussion Forum
Interact with other kite fliers around the world via the latest, easy to use forum software available... Tips, historical archives, full search ability for just about anything you want to learn more about in the kiting world.

Kitelife Magazine
As the kitefliers portal to the internet, Kitelife features an archive of bi-monthly kiting ezines from as far back as 1998, out of print kiting publications such as Stunt Kite Quarterly and Kite Lines, the single largest video collection of sport kite competition routines on the web, and much more.

Kiting Organizations

American Kitefliers Association (AKA)
As the premier kiting organization in North America, the AKA offers members 10% discounts with member merchants, up to $1,000,000 insurance, regional reports and news, a full color quarterly magazine, just to mention a few membership benefits.

Drachen Foundation
The Drachen Foundation is a non-profit educational corporation, established in 1995 and devoted to the increase and dissemination of knowledge about kites worldwide. It takes its name from the German "Drachen," which means "kite" or "dragon."

Kite Trade Association International (KTAI)
The KTAI exists to support and promote the manufacturing, distributing and retailing of kites and wind related products. Their annual trade show is an annual forum of new kites and kite related products, educational programs and information exchanges.

San Francisco Attractions

Pier 39
http://www.pier39.com/index.cfm

Fishermans Wharf
http://www.fishermanswharf.org/

Alcatraz Island (National Park)
http://www.nps.gov/alcatraz/

Blue & Gold Fleet
http://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/

Blue & Gold Fleet - Rocketboat Excursions
http://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/Sightseeing/Boat/rocketboat.cfm

Gold Gate Bridge
http://www.goldengatebridge.org/visitors/