Surf's up! Obama kitesurfs, goofs off in splashy new vacation video
Channel: flash video
Date: 07/02/2017

When you’ve just been relieved of the weight of leading the most powerful nation in the world, letting loose shouldn't be much of a problem.

Photos and a video of former President Obama on vacation in the British Virgin Islands show the ex-commander in chief enjoying some rest and relaxation, including some water sports that were frowned upon by his White House security detail.
When Obama left office last month, he and the former first lady left for an extended and well-deserved vacation. On Inauguration Day, they left Washington for Palm Springs, California.
They then moved on to the Caribbean as guests of Virgin Group founder Richard Branson at his luxurious Necker Island resort, where Obama soaked up the sun and joked around with the billionaire businessman.
He also learned how to kitesurf, taking advantage of being around “the perfect conditions and team to help anyone learn," Branson noted on his company blog.

At the same time Obama picked up his sport, Branson learned to ride a foilboard — a surfboard with a foil that extends into the water — and threw down a friendly challenge.