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Maui Kiteboarding Network

1/21/12 Meeting with MKC
Agenda:
1. Quick re-introduction to MKN
2. Present our new Maui Kiteboarding Network informational brochure
3. Present our interactive kiteboarding Google map
4. Discuss information sharing and cross linking between our websites
Maui Kiteboarding Network
The Maui Kiteboarding Network (MKN)
●   MKN, MauiKiters.com is a network of kiting instructors, students, and riders committed to
    “open-source” instruction and environmentally-sustainable and socially-responsible riding.
●   MKN shares objectives in common with the MKC: spreading information about safe
    kiting and adherence to the rules on Maui, in particular the waiver to the FAA FAR 101.
               NOTE: two MKN directors (Paul Franco and Aaron Culliney) are certified
                  instructors under FAA FAR 103: http://USHPA.aero
●   We are happy to work together with MKC to promote our common goals. We are open
    to pursuing new revenue streams in common with the MKC.
●   MKN is future-oriented: We foresee a future of not just “riding kites” but “piloting
    tethered/free flying wings”. Our organization and directors are uniquely capable of bridging
    the gap between FAR101 and FAR103, helping to preserve access for emerging kiting
    technologies.
●   MKN is surging in popularity among the active KB instructors on Maui, who are becoming
    MKN-affiliated. We will soon be welcoming kiteboarding schools and instructors on O'ahu
    and Kaua'i, and in California.
●   MKN is based in the best place in the world for Kiting: Maui, Hawai'i, United States. MKN
    sanctioned activities are fully insurable in the United States.
MKN Brochure

Brochure Front/Back
●   Pre-publication draft, with
    mostly just a few visual
    elements left to improve
●   MKN-affiliated schools and
    instructors will be handing
    these brochures to students
    and visiting riders
●   In addition to being
    informational, it provides a
    feedback form/link for a
    student's lesson, including their
    rider rating level
MKN Brochure

Brochure Centerfold
 ●   Displays the map and most
     important rules for kiting on
     Maui
 ●   Link to the online version (most
     current) rules and map
Co-branding, cross-linking
 ●   We could co-brand the
     brochure with MKN & MKC
     logos
 ●   Our websites could cross-link
     together
 ●   Our instructional and safety
     information is available for free
     copying/downloading (creative
     commons © license in effect)
Interactive Kiteboarding Google Map

Technical details:
 ●   Permalink: MauiKiters.com/maui-kiteboarding-map
 ●   Our interactive kiteboarding Google Map works on all modern Internet-
     enabled devices.
 ●   It uses the Google Maps API v3 and related Maths libraries to
     mathematically calculate the boundaries of stated off-limits zones.
 ●   It can show your location on the map, if you have a location-aware
     device such as an iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, or Android device
 ●   Currently being actively developed: adding live wind data feed, adding
     links to “windcams”, and adding information about other riding sites
 ●   The source code is “open source”, available at no charge. MKN can
     help facilitate integration of this map into MKC website, as well as help
     to make changes to the map
Interactive Kiteboarding Google Map
MKN & MKC website linking

It is a good thing to have both our organizations committed to many
common goals, while focusing in different areas
 ●   MKC focus is on safe kiteboarding rules FAA waiver compliance and
     safe kiting on Maui.
 ●   MKN focus promoting safe and sustainable instruction (including
     educating students and visitors of the rules) here on Maui and growing
     beyond our island
 ●   Some information may naturally reside within the MauiKitesurf.org
     website, while other information may naturally reside on the MKN family
     of websites.
 ●   Therefore cross-linking between our sites may be the best way to
     insure that information is correct and up-to-date.
 ●   We have ideas for pursing revenue streams in common
Blue Water, Blue Sky

Announcing a first in
free/tethered flight...


...envisioned, designed,
and soon to be custom
made on Maui.


MKN shall fight for
sustainable access and
lobby for rules that help,
and do not hinder, kiting
innovation
The introduction from
                               Maui Instructor Manual v1.0rc1
1. E komo mai, or Welcome
Surfing was invented in Hawaiʻi. John Clark (Hawaiian surfer, lifeuard, firefighter and historian) writes, "Hawaiians practiced six
different traditional surf sports: heʻe nalu, or board surfing; pākākā nalu, or outrigger canoe surfing; kaha nalu, or body-surfing; pae
poʻo, or bodyboarding; heʻe one, or sand sliding; and heʻe puʻe wai, or river surfing."1

In a different arena, pre-contact Hawaiians also enjoyed hoʻolele lupe, the sport of kite flying.2 Again, inventiveness lead to at least
four different kinds of kites.3 Therefore, although there's no evidence that ancient Hawaiians experienced the modern sport of
kitesurfing, in our opinion they would have embraced it, quickly becoming experts!
Maui Kiteboarding Network is privileged to be ambassadors of the sport. Kanaha "Kitebeach" is located near Kanaha State Waterbird
Sanctuary. Originally called Kanahā,4 it was constructed as a fish pond under the direction of Hawaiian royalty hundreds of years ago.
It is with the spirit of Aloha that MKN teaches our passion and cares for the environment that our livelihoods depend on.
Maui Kiteboarding Network is an organization of professional kiteboarding instructors and riders dedicated to maintaining high-quality
instruction and safety standards. MKN provides a valuable public service by training instructors in safe and environmentally-sound
teaching methods as well as educating visitors about the kiteboarding rules at Kanaha and around Maui.
1Clark, J. 2011. Hawaiian Surfing. University of Hawaiʻi Press. Honolulu. p. 19.

2Malo, D., as translated by N. B. Emerson. 1898. Hawaiian Antiquities (Moolelo Hawaii). 2nd edition 1951, 1987 edition, Bishop
Museum Press. Honolulu. p. 234.
3Pukui, M. K. and S. H. Elbert. 1986. Hawaiian Dictionary. University of Hawaiʻi Press. Honolulu. p. 216.

4Pukui. M. K., S. H. Elbert and E. T. Mookini. 1974. Place Names of Hawaii. University of Hawaiʻi Press. Honolulu. p. 83.

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MKC Presentation 20120121

  • 1. Maui Kiteboarding Network 1/21/12 Meeting with MKC Agenda: 1. Quick re-introduction to MKN 2. Present our new Maui Kiteboarding Network informational brochure 3. Present our interactive kiteboarding Google map 4. Discuss information sharing and cross linking between our websites
  • 2. Maui Kiteboarding Network The Maui Kiteboarding Network (MKN) ● MKN, MauiKiters.com is a network of kiting instructors, students, and riders committed to “open-source” instruction and environmentally-sustainable and socially-responsible riding. ● MKN shares objectives in common with the MKC: spreading information about safe kiting and adherence to the rules on Maui, in particular the waiver to the FAA FAR 101.  NOTE: two MKN directors (Paul Franco and Aaron Culliney) are certified instructors under FAA FAR 103: http://USHPA.aero ● We are happy to work together with MKC to promote our common goals. We are open to pursuing new revenue streams in common with the MKC. ● MKN is future-oriented: We foresee a future of not just “riding kites” but “piloting tethered/free flying wings”. Our organization and directors are uniquely capable of bridging the gap between FAR101 and FAR103, helping to preserve access for emerging kiting technologies. ● MKN is surging in popularity among the active KB instructors on Maui, who are becoming MKN-affiliated. We will soon be welcoming kiteboarding schools and instructors on O'ahu and Kaua'i, and in California. ● MKN is based in the best place in the world for Kiting: Maui, Hawai'i, United States. MKN sanctioned activities are fully insurable in the United States.
  • 3. MKN Brochure Brochure Front/Back ● Pre-publication draft, with mostly just a few visual elements left to improve ● MKN-affiliated schools and instructors will be handing these brochures to students and visiting riders ● In addition to being informational, it provides a feedback form/link for a student's lesson, including their rider rating level
  • 4. MKN Brochure Brochure Centerfold ● Displays the map and most important rules for kiting on Maui ● Link to the online version (most current) rules and map Co-branding, cross-linking ● We could co-brand the brochure with MKN & MKC logos ● Our websites could cross-link together ● Our instructional and safety information is available for free copying/downloading (creative commons © license in effect)
  • 5. Interactive Kiteboarding Google Map Technical details: ● Permalink: MauiKiters.com/maui-kiteboarding-map ● Our interactive kiteboarding Google Map works on all modern Internet- enabled devices. ● It uses the Google Maps API v3 and related Maths libraries to mathematically calculate the boundaries of stated off-limits zones. ● It can show your location on the map, if you have a location-aware device such as an iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, or Android device ● Currently being actively developed: adding live wind data feed, adding links to “windcams”, and adding information about other riding sites ● The source code is “open source”, available at no charge. MKN can help facilitate integration of this map into MKC website, as well as help to make changes to the map
  • 7. MKN & MKC website linking It is a good thing to have both our organizations committed to many common goals, while focusing in different areas ● MKC focus is on safe kiteboarding rules FAA waiver compliance and safe kiting on Maui. ● MKN focus promoting safe and sustainable instruction (including educating students and visitors of the rules) here on Maui and growing beyond our island ● Some information may naturally reside within the MauiKitesurf.org website, while other information may naturally reside on the MKN family of websites. ● Therefore cross-linking between our sites may be the best way to insure that information is correct and up-to-date. ● We have ideas for pursing revenue streams in common
  • 8. Blue Water, Blue Sky Announcing a first in free/tethered flight... ...envisioned, designed, and soon to be custom made on Maui. MKN shall fight for sustainable access and lobby for rules that help, and do not hinder, kiting innovation
  • 9. The introduction from Maui Instructor Manual v1.0rc1 1. E komo mai, or Welcome Surfing was invented in Hawaiʻi. John Clark (Hawaiian surfer, lifeuard, firefighter and historian) writes, "Hawaiians practiced six different traditional surf sports: heʻe nalu, or board surfing; pākākā nalu, or outrigger canoe surfing; kaha nalu, or body-surfing; pae poʻo, or bodyboarding; heʻe one, or sand sliding; and heʻe puʻe wai, or river surfing."1 In a different arena, pre-contact Hawaiians also enjoyed hoʻolele lupe, the sport of kite flying.2 Again, inventiveness lead to at least four different kinds of kites.3 Therefore, although there's no evidence that ancient Hawaiians experienced the modern sport of kitesurfing, in our opinion they would have embraced it, quickly becoming experts! Maui Kiteboarding Network is privileged to be ambassadors of the sport. Kanaha "Kitebeach" is located near Kanaha State Waterbird Sanctuary. Originally called Kanahā,4 it was constructed as a fish pond under the direction of Hawaiian royalty hundreds of years ago. It is with the spirit of Aloha that MKN teaches our passion and cares for the environment that our livelihoods depend on. Maui Kiteboarding Network is an organization of professional kiteboarding instructors and riders dedicated to maintaining high-quality instruction and safety standards. MKN provides a valuable public service by training instructors in safe and environmentally-sound teaching methods as well as educating visitors about the kiteboarding rules at Kanaha and around Maui. 1Clark, J. 2011. Hawaiian Surfing. University of Hawaiʻi Press. Honolulu. p. 19. 2Malo, D., as translated by N. B. Emerson. 1898. Hawaiian Antiquities (Moolelo Hawaii). 2nd edition 1951, 1987 edition, Bishop Museum Press. Honolulu. p. 234. 3Pukui, M. K. and S. H. Elbert. 1986. Hawaiian Dictionary. University of Hawaiʻi Press. Honolulu. p. 216. 4Pukui. M. K., S. H. Elbert and E. T. Mookini. 1974. Place Names of Hawaii. University of Hawaiʻi Press. Honolulu. p. 83.