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About Ray Bethell
- 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, "Good Stuff", which won first place at the 2005 TriBeCa Film Festival in New York City.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.
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