Bellingham Kiteboarding the sport has morphed from a small handful of elite athletes a few years ago into one of the most popular and thrilling outdoor pursuits you can indulge in within Whatcom County.

Bellingham Kiteboarding the business, started and organically grown by entrepreneurs-and-school-teachers Andy and Marlys Holmes, has just moved from their garage to a bonafide waterfront retail space in Squalicum Harbor .

And today marks the new location’s GRAND OPENING!!!

But wait…

Bellingham Kiteboarding has also recently spread its wings to include SUP (Stand Up Paddling) in its quiver of way-of-life on-water disciplines, and has emerged from the waves with a new name and identity: Bellingham Kite Paddle Surf!!!

Andy and Marlys are personal friends of mine and are two of the most passionate, dedicated and authentic ambassadors of ANYTHING I’ve ever met. The kiting and SUP’ing communities are stoked to have them leading the charge to bring lessons, gear, gatherings, races, demo days, live music… and anything else that makes being involved in these zenful outdoor activities, all to the heart of the Pacific Northwest.

But dont’ take my word for it. Go down to their Grand Opening today and meet them face to face, take a SUP board out for a spin from their waterfront store, grab a free smoothie or BBQ sandwich, groove to some music, and become part of the scene.

You’ll be grinning from ear to ear, guaranteed!