My Kiteboarding Journey

I’m lucky enough to be located in Perth, Western Australia. We have access to some of the best beaches in the world with some first class Kiting locations. There are huge stretches of beach heading north and south of Perth to explore, I completed my lessons at Woodman Point but have since spent much of my time at Pinnaroo Point as its much closer to home. We have a sea breeze that blows most afternoons at a steady 18 – 25 knots from November through March making Perth at great place to take up Kite Boarding.

Trying to improve my board skills at the cable ski park 😂

At 40 I decided to focus on my fitness and weight after being overweight for most of my life. I always made the excuse that I had no time, but as I felt my health was suffering I made a trip to the doctor that has ultimately changed my life; from sleeping better, snoring very little (much to my wife’s happiness), exercising for enjoyment, improved self-confidence and ultimately starting a sport I would have never dreamed of previously. I’m 30kg lighter and the fittest I can honestly say I have ever been in my life. It took me the best part of 12 months to lose the weight, and 12 months after that I was looking for a sport to enjoy. I was spending time running and doing weights for fitness, which in itself becomes addictive, but was looking for something to do just for the fun of it.