kiteboarding

American  

[kahyt-bawr-ding] / ˈkaɪtˌbɔr dɪŋ /

noun

1. the sport of riding on a kiteboard while being propelled by the wind over water or land.

   Seasonal beach closures are necessary because kiteboarding can disturb nesting shorebirds.

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Etymology

Origin of kiteboarding

First recorded in 1995–2000; kiteboard ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

In sailing two kite events have been added to the programme, windsurfer – iQFoil and kiteboarding.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024

He said N’jai was also big into “kitefoiling” — or kiteboarding with the addition of a hydrofoil under the board, which lifts the board out of the water.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2023

The GKA Big Air kiteboarding championship has taken place off the coast of Tarifa, Spain.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2022

But the feeling of harnessing the wind makes the sport worth it, says the Puget Sound kiteboarding community.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2022

For example, Garmin just added kiteboarding on the Epix 2 and Fenix 7 Series.

From The Verge • Feb. 18, 2022