Here is an update on the kitesurfer injured at Rosebud
Rosebud hurt flyer defiant - Mornington Peninsula Leader :
http://mornington-peninsula-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/rosebud-hurt-flyer-defiant/
Intensive care paramedic Andrew Burns attended the scene before Mr Mueller was taken to Frankston Hospital.
"It appears a gust of wind picked the kitesurfer up out of the water and blew him about 20 metres on to the beach," Mr Burns said.
"He landed heavily feet first and it took a large amount of pain relief to make the man comfortable before we could put splints on his legs."
Mr Mueller said he was just unlucky on the day.
"After entering the sea I was pulled into the air, lost my board, fell into the water, was pulled into the air again and was dragged very close to the shore and landed heels first on the sand," he said.
"I realised immediately that I couldn't move my feet and they were terribly painful."
Unlucky yes. But the forecast was for a strong frontal wind change, so this was avoidable. Picking the exact timing of the change is not so easy, but some forecasts were very close.
It seems he go lofted at least twice and may not have deployed his safety release(?).
He is recovering from two broken ankles and is still keen to kite.
