At some point, many of us were briefly fascinated with kites. The reason we were only briefly interested in this hobby was that it was fraught with failure: The kite never flew or, if it did, it was ...

I'm flying! I'm really flying! Okay, I'm only aloft for a few seconds. The wind powering my training kite is nearly ripping my shoulders out of their sockets. And it will take many hours of practice ...

Langebaan Lagoon in South Africa is a kiteboarding paradise, thanks to its ideal conditions and stunning views ...