Hi All,

Back in Japan now where the black sand and even blacker water sets the scene for some interesting kiteboarding. Saw some other guys out at one spot but I was told to piss off as it was "locals only". The fact I've been living here for 12 years didn't seem to matter. I was wondering what would happen if Australia was to give the japs the same welcome. Anyway, I found another spot but I'm always the only one out.

Thanks to the local crew at Sheerwater Park on the coast for all the launches and catches and I'll see you all again in March.

Hanker.