Well, it looks like you're looking for two different things. The best history of kiteboarding I've found can be found:
http://www.inflatablekite.com/siteinf/g ... story.htmlalso check out the album page.
kiteboarding magagazine had a history article a few months ago as well regarding the origins of kiteboarding in kitebeach, maui. They have also had some good biographic articles on kiting pioneers. Issues can be found here:
http://www.zinio.com/issue?is=180925058&ns=zno