Kiteboarding at Locust Beach

Story and photos by Alex Van Valkenburgh

Aaron, with his kite handle in one hand and his heavy hydrofoil board in the other.

Aaron whizzes toward Locust Beach’s shore, moments before boosting into the air.

Aaron boosts 20 feet into the air for a board grab.

Another local Kiteboarder, Jake White, surges across the water an hour before sunset.

Brian Smith kiteboards past the camera in two feet of water. Fairhaven is visible in the background.

Brian Smith rides the wind down the coast.

Jake White rakes his fingers through the water at Locust Beach.

Kiteboarders catch wind at sunset.

Justin Vorhees landing his kite after a successful session at Locust Beach.