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Originally posted by Kitehard
Actually Yousurf,
There was a windsurfer who intentionally beared away and ran down a kiter in Maui a few years back whilst the kiter was body dragging to get back to his board.
The attack was deliberate and ended with the kiter getting a bunch of stitches to close the wound in his leg and stomach from memory. That windsurfer was later gaoled for unprovoked assault causing harm.
He had a record of such attacks. Those that live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones 
I know Boris wouldn't have done this, but god I did laugh at the thought of it. Highly inapropriate behaviour to even suggest, ah but in the minds eye 
Always act with humility, patience, courtesy and respect when dealing with the public in such cases.
Good winds,
It was this same person that started the trouble on Maui.
He found a law prohibiting the flying of kites etc,within 5 miles of the Airport.
He convinced the Flight Control Agency to ban kites in that area,thats why everyone has to go down to Kite beach.
Dont ever underestimate an individuals capacity to make trouble.
When the trouble starts,its easier for the Councils etc to just ban an activity.
For instance,many places forbid things like: Horse riding,flying model aeroplanes,golf practice,etc.
Best thing is to use common sense. Stay away from the public.
To this day I see people doing stupid things,like launching over sunbathers,kiting out into an area that if they go down,they will get washed in close to swimming areas.
