This was at Kawhia, on the west coast of the North Island. Taken in 2008.

This was at Kawhia, on the west coast of the North Island. Taken in 2008.

I took this photo in April 2017 while we were camping at Anzac Bay, near Bowentown (north of Tauranga). Our caravan (and awning) are at the bottom left. I used the purple parafoil to hoist the kite, using a Picovet rig to try to keep it steady. This is a screenshot from a movie of the flight…

I’ve created a page to detail how I go about making a small ‘pocket parasled’. Made from ripstop nylon, it needs only four, straight seams – just about right for my sewing capabilities!