Hey mate,

I think you made the right decision in not approaching them even as it sounds like they may have turned aggressive even if you had the right intentions.

Unfortunatley there are a few of them out there with a bit of kitesurfing gear and no sense in how to use it. They really don't understand how dangerous that combination can be not only to themselves but more importantly to other beach go'ers.

I can't tell you who would be the right people to call, but even completely eliminating the fact they had a kite, the cops may have been the right go if they were becoming a public nuisance/danger.

If it is someone learning, the best thing to do would be to go and hep them by stopping what they are doing, giving them a little advice on the saftey aspects of the sport and then pointing them in the right direction of getting some lessons. The first 2 lessons which are kite rigging, saftey and lying the kite are as cheap as $250 from Windsup. This will get you flying a kite safely and take place over a couple of afternoons.

I suppose each situation is different and although the best outcome would be for someone exerienced to politely ask them to cease their dangerous activity, I would back you up in saying that 3 guys who seem a bit drunk with a kite is not worth intervening if you are by yourself.

just saw these 3 down at henley near the outlet an hour ago I be guessing they are the same 3 stumbling around trying to launch in a marginal off shore wind :/