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Ray Bethell (March 1, 1928 - December 18, 2018) was a professional kite flyer who resided in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He holds multiple endurance world records related to simultaneously flying three stunt kites, one from each hand and one from his hips. Using the same technique he can fly multiple stacks of kites (up to 39 kites in total). Bethell has travelled extensively since 1991 displaying his prowess at International Kite Festivals. He was the subject of a documentary short film by Matt Nie of the Vancouver Film School, [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0465480/ "Good Stuff"], which won first place at the 2005 TriBeCa Film Festival in New York City.[1] In October 2006, a commemorative bench was unveiled at Ray's home flying spot, Vanier Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This project was initiated by Michelle Welsford and Gary Mark of Toronto and an international campaign to raise funds for this bench began in January, 2006. References1. ^{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PD&s_site=twincities&p_multi=SP&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=109F1A95FA1FCCA3&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=UW student honored for short film |last=Kowalik |first=Pam |date=May 4, 2005 |work=St. Paul Pioneer Press (MN) |publisher= |accessdate=2009-05-19}}
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- {{cite news|url=http://www.thedaily.com.au/news/2008/oct/07/late-starter-now-high-flyer/|title=A real high-flyer |last=Lee |first=Nikita |date=October 7, 2008 |work=The Daily |publisher=APN News & Media Ltd|accessdate=2009-05-19}}
- {{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=CC&s_site=contracostatimes&p_multi=CC&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=10BBD6999607CD10&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=King of kite flies skies around the world, world record holder Ray Bethell will showcase his mastery to crowds in 20 countries this year |last=|first=|date=July 31, 2005 |work=Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek) |publisher=Bay Area News Group |accessdate=2009-05-19}}
- {{cite news|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-87145672.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025150537/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-87145672.html |dead-url=yes |archive-date=October 25, 2012 |title=Sky dancing: "fly a kite for 15 minutes and you're a different person". |last=Werb|first=Jessica|date=June 22, 2002 |work=Beautiful British Columbia Magazine |publisher= |accessdate=2009-05-19}}
- {{cite news|url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-32995250_ITM |title=Kite-flying icons to abound: 2007 festival opens three-day stand in Niagara Falls today. |last=Kowalik |first=Pam |date=September 27, 2007 |work=Buffalo News (Buffalo, NY) |publisher= |accessdate=2009-05-19}}
{{refend}}External links- Bethell's website
- An amazing promo video of Ray Bethell flying three Kestrels
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