Saturday Meetup
Saturday, September 13th, at Coronado Cays Park
We will be flying on Field 1 or 2 unless sports are occupying both spaces. We can always move in front of the tennis courts on field 3.
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Our Annual Memorial Fly - See Previous Events - May 2015 Memorial Fly for more.
What’s New Here?!
Upcoming Event Info located on this homepage So be sure to scroll down aways. But First A Bit Of Business. Calendar Updates Posted On May 02 and cover thru May 31. Again, See Below. We currently have two functioning email addresses for the club. Choose wisely: president@sandiegokiteclub.org webapprentice@sandiegokiteclub.org Catalina Island Kite Adventure Here Nathan’s BucketContinue reading “What’s New Here?!”
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Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt
Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt – 2026 April 14th, 2026, marked the annual Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Calvary San Diego & Calvary Christian Academy. We were honored to be invited again this year by Lisa Aiu, who also invited us in 2025. I must add that Lisa is an absolute joy toContinue reading “Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt”
Compassion Betrayed, Legacy Reclaimed From Something Terrible, Beautiful Things Emerged Authors Note This story documents an unexpected responsibility that followed the loss of a friend and fellow kite flyer. What began as an effort to honor Ben Dantonio’s legacy became a months long process of recovery, stewardship, and difficult decision making, which still continues today. TheContinue reading
Flying Kites Below El Morro
A Day to Remember in San Juan, Puerto Rico: Flying Kites Below El Morro – By Russ Dickison (Photos by Laura Dickison) On September 2, 2025, Laura and I had the incredible opportunity to fly kites in one of the most breathtaking and historic locations we’ve ever visited—below the iconic El Morro, or CastilloContinue reading “Flying Kites Below El Morro”
Kite Builders Corner
The San Diego Kite Club is grateful to have received a generous donation of kite building materials from Gail Lindsay. With this donation we now offer kite building materials for club members. Available resources for members include fabric, reference library framing rods, edging materials, bridle line, and kite line. While supplies last, members may requestContinue reading “Kite Builders Corner”
New Year’s Day Fly 2026
Ziggy here… It’s an odd feeling to write so little about the Annual New Years Day fly. The day before, we celebrated the annual fighter kite competition, click here to read about it. With rain being present all weekend. Many fliers who planned to attend, felt the need to stay home. I encouraged people toContinue reading “New Year’s Day Fly 2026”
2025 Fighter Kite Competition & Flight Challenge
The San Diego Kite Club (SDKC) has a long standing tradition of holding a annual fighter kite competition on December 31st. This event hugs our annual New Year’s Day fly, January 1st of each new year. The two events typically draw in a crowd and flying friends from out of state. Rainy weather affected bothContinue reading “2025 Fighter Kite Competition & Flight Challenge”
Gail and Ed Lindsay’s Gallery
Hello to all viewers and shoppers. To view the gallery of kites for sale, CLICK HERE. You can comment on any photo while looking through the gallery. Contact Gail directly by messaging her your name, email and kite number you are interested in buying. Gail’s Phone Number and Email – (909-936-6683) / gailonsox@gmail.com If youContinue reading “Gail and Ed Lindsay’s Gallery”
Kites and Marigolds – Chula Vista Community Event
On November 1st, 2025. The San Diego Kite Club participated in a day of flying for Kites and Marigolds. This event helped to celebrate the Mexican and Guatemalan Día de los Muertos and Barriletes Gigantes traditions. The event, hosted by Chula Vista Parks & Recreation, involved creating paper marigolds and decorating kites. TheContinue reading “Kites and Marigolds – Chula Vista Community Event”
35 Year Club Anniversary
July 13th, 2025 will go on record as the 35 year anniversary fly for the San Diego Kite Club. For over 35 years the San Diego Kite Club and all of it’s members have made the choice to gather and fly. What a legacy we are making and leaving behind to future generations. In preparingContinue reading “35 Year Club Anniversary”
The Freeman Company Event
Ziggy here… The San Diego Kite Club received an email from The Freeman Company. A global leader in event planning. They create meaningful connections and have integrated full-service solutions for event management as well as new technologies to build loyalty trust between audiences and the world’s top brands. When Sherry Huss and Nick Catanella contactedContinue reading “The Freeman Company Event”