July 13th, 2025 marked the 35th anniversary for the San Diego Kite Club. 

Here you have a cake cutting moment to commemorating the clubs 35 years of existence. Some history is linked below from our past anniversary celebrations. This photo includes…

Iris Corning – left
Past president David Corning – left center
San Diego Kite Club founder Dan Willan – right center
Current club president Ziggy Santa Maria – right.

See a report about our 20th Anniversary and our 25th Anniversary.

Mission Statement

The purpose of the San Diego Kite Club shall be to educate the public in the art, history, technology and practices of building and flying kites; to advance kiting, its joys and its values.

We, as a club, shall:

• Share information about kiting and provide avenues of communication among fellow kiters.
• Promote the art, sport, utility, and scientific study of kiting for all ages.
• Facilitate coordination and planning kiting activities.
• Maintain historic records of kite clubs activities
• Seek interchange with kite clubs internationally

Some Quick Facts:

• Founded in 1990 by Dan Willan
• We meet every second Saturday of the month at different locations. Be sure to check or homepage for the latest info though, we do move around.
• We have several members that are well recognized nationally & internationally. For things such as kite making, manufacturing, performing and competitively.
• We are open to kite enthusiasts of all ages and ability.
• AKA (American Kiteflier’s Association) sanctioned club. We won kite club of the year in 2024.

Thank you for showing interest in who we are by reaching this point. May the winds ever be in your favor. Photo below was taken by the newly appointed Vice President, Niterider Dave Soutar. This photo is of our meeting from the 35 year anniversary celebration.