Well the wind has finally stopped in Cornwall today after blowing non stop since my return from Cape Verde. Its been stupidily windy and ive only missed a few days on the water, a couple cause it was gusting 10-40knts and new years as was up in London. Other than that ive mostly been out on the 6m Rebel and its mostly been on the south coast with some amazing days at marazion and praa. Unfortunately to huge swell back in mid dec washed all the sand away from the super sketchy launch site at Porthleven making it impossible to get out on the kite. Gutted as a couple of days it would of been cover material 4 times overhead, but hopefully with light winds this week and big tides it will push the sand back?
Got loads of amazing pics going to the mags thenaks to www.jnpevents.co.uk and www.splashography.com where you can view or buy some that arent going to print.
Spaces are now filling up for my Dakhla coacing holiday so if you want to come along to this desert kite paradise be quick, details on website
http://www.pastyadventures.co.uk/holidays.html 
Pretty busy this week working on the boat and finalsing my Resin8 Pro models, pretty exciting times and proto boards have been rocking.

Stay safe and if youre in the UK come down to Marazion next sat 14th jan for the www.keronwkitesurfclub.co.uk meet up with demo gear from North and more.
cheers
lee

Well the end of the year is almost here and what a great year it was for Kitesurfing both around the World and at home here in Cornwall!
I finished 10th on the KSP World Tour which was a little disappointing due to my poor result in Mauritius and the lack of waves in Cape Verde. Still had some great times in some amazing places and learnt lots to practise to be ready for 2012 and gain some podium finishes!
In 2011 I have been to Dakhla & Lanzarote for the PKRA, Fuerte for a video shoot, Mauritius, Peru & Cape Verde for the KSP as well as all the trips around the UK chasing waves and competing in race events.
My best trip had to be Peru, due to the amazing long waves, friendly people and the culture. The best kite waves were in Mauritius at One Eye which was 20ft most of the time I was there. My best surf barrel was in Fuerte and my best day of the year was in Lobitos, Peru where I surfed, Kited twice then surfed again getting a load of tubes.
I have met some great friends on Tour, most noteably Mauricio and the Brazilian crew, who are great guys and super passionate as well as being amazing surfers and kiters. I cant wait to visit their home in 2012.

Still some of my best sessions have been at home in Cornwall, riding alone or with friends in amazing perfect waves and no crowds. Just a bit colder but in my West wetsuits you stay nice and warm and only have to stop riding when you are too tired to carry on.
Huge appreciation goes out to everyone involved with pushing the sport of Kitewave riding forward both at home and around the World.
Big thanks to all my sponsors and Joe Cockle of www.jnpevents.co.uk for taking the leatest pics at home.
You can check out the write ups and pics from my year by searching the blog.

I now have a Facebook page so like me and be in with a chance of winning some prizes in the new year.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Lee-Harvey/337649682918915 

All the best for 2012
Lee

Join me on an adventure this winter with a coaching holiday in Dakhla or Egypt. Details on website http://www.pastyadventures.co.uk/holidays.html 

After some epic sessions at home lately and a couple of surfs and kites at Porthleven this week, I am now ready and packed for the last leg of www.kspworldtour.com in Cape Verde. In my bag I have- 6'3 Resin8 Tokoro, 5'7 Resin8 Scoop, 6'0 North Wam, 2012 North Rebels 7 & 9m. The perfect quiver to surf and kite and looks like we are going to get some good swell on the weekend. Just hope theres enough getting into Ponta Preta in the next few days to get used to it as not been there for a few years now.
Been testing out the Dynabar from Jay this past week and had some good sessions at Gwithian as well as Lev so tried it out on my backhand as well as frontside. Seems good and allows you to get round a bit more on your turns without twisting your side. Check out the pics where you can see it working. Big thanks to Joe Cockle from www.jnpevents.co.uk for the pics. Be sure to check out the gallerys on his site for all the action here in West Cornwall.

I am running some coaching holidays in the New Year in conjunction with www.sportif.travel
Firstly a wave and freeride camp to Dakhla, Maroc 5th - 12th Feb
and an Improver camp to Sagafa, Egypt 24th Feb - 2nd March
more details on website http://www.pastyadventures.co.uk/holidays.html 

cheers
lee

I am super pleased to announce that Sportif, the UKs leading
kitesurfing and windsurfing holiday company are sponsoring my flights to Mauritius for the first stop of the KSP World Championship wave tour.
 Having Sportif on board organising my flights has meant that I can concentrate on my training and getting my boards and kites ready for the first tour stop. The One Eye Pro being held at the fabulous Indian Ocean Resort at Le Mourne, Mauritius.
 I cannot thank them enough and look forward to working with  Sportif more in the future. 
If you want to come and spectate or ride amongst the best wave  kiters in the world then Sportif are doing a special deal for the event, but spaces are limited so be quick. 
If Septembers not a good time for you to go away,  check out their website for holidays to all of the top watersports destinations in the world with the markets leaders in sports holidays- Sportif.
www.sportif.travel 

SPECIAL TRAVEL OFFER
 9 nights All Inclusive 21 Sept – 01 Oct 11. WAS £1695 NOW £1495 (£200 OFF!)**Book by
31 August 2011. Subject to availability.
Price includes return flights from UK, transfers and twin share accommodation on All Inclusive Basis.

LAND ONLY package (without flights) available.
Tel:+44(0)1273844919 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +44(0)1273 844919      end_of_the_skype_highlighting Email:
info@sportif.travel

I would also like to thank- North Kiteboarding, Queens Basement
Hair & Beauty and the BKSA for helping towards the cost of entrance fees and
lodgings in Mauritius.

Stay tuned to www.leepasty.co.uk and www.kspworldtour.com for all the news and updates from Mauritius and the rest of the Tour.
Let’s show the world what wave riding with a kite is all
about!

I am open to offers of sponsorship for the next KSP tour stop in
Peru in October; help me to fly the flag for the UK and Cornwall, competing on
one of the longest waves in the world.
Email: lee@leepasty.co.uk for details.

Stay safe and have fun!
Lee

I have now confirmed my first coaching holiday of the winter.
Cape Verde Wave Adventure on the island of Sal, home to some amazing right handers including the world class Ponta Preta. Spaces are limited to 6 so be quick. Dates are 19th - 26th jan, price is £1000 all inclusive.
More info on the website http://www.pastyadventures.co.uk/holidays.html