Good ol phil!

Some nice breezes this arvo lach, stocko was alive with count them 1.....2......3 kiters lol, bet nobbys was packed, actually i know it was lol

Rebel .... I was just thinking that myself .... I guess if they were conscious and had strength you could have them hold the strap at the back of you harness and just body drag your way back in ... but if they were weak or unconscious itwould be a different story as you would have to hold them .... bye bye board ! and you would have to be a little easier on the power too I would imagine .... I hope I don't have to find out ....

Well done gents

Thanks for passing this along. Sounds like another "Way To Go" rescue story should be pulled together. Oz has quite a few in there already, well done! Anyway I could ask some questions via PM or email to fill in the picture? If you would like PM ricki or email flkitesurfer (at) hotmail.com

More heroic accounts of rescue at fksa.org/forumdisplay.php?f=35]Way To Go!!!

FKA, Inc.

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Rick Iossi

These types of incidents should all be compiled so when any council or other authority focus on the negatives of kitings; we can present them with some positives.
I rescued 2 children at flat rock NSW about a year ago. The rip had taken them out, and one in particular was screaming/panicking and going under. I wanted to bring them in one at a time, but decided I was better off just keeping them afloat even if I couldn't get in. I had one on my back and the other I held with one arm. As it was, I had just enough wind to work the kite and get them in.
The children were part of a school surfing group approx 30 with one teacher and one surf instructor. The teacher was no longer on the beach and instructor totally oblivious to what went on; untill right at the end. A sheepish thanks (which is fine by me) was all I received, as I think there would have been ramifications for the supervision of the group, if any publicity occured.
Anyway well done to the newey crew!

I always knew htis but kitesurfers=legends.
Very good for our image.

to hold them .... bye bye board ! and you

hahaha, i dont think so, they had just better hope they can swim longer. Only kidding, but they could lie on your board, grab onto the back of you harness and you body drag towing thme in, and they float themselves this way.just a thought, would like to know what to do in a situation like tha.

Its a scary situation for a kiters and the people that need rescuing.. Well done to the kiters who have helped swimmers. Its great to know that everyone is keeping an eye out for people.

It would be good to get it in the papers.. There are still heaps of people who go swimming when the life guards go in. And Kiters are always out to near sun down.

And would be excellent for our reputation as a community

Great effort !
I seriously reckon that rescue techniques should be incorporated into Kiting Lessons as a matter of the course.

We should all know how to rescue efficiently, and effectively not just self rescue.

The more people that read this VERY important thread the better AKSA WAKSA ?
Comments ?

great news, james and i have always said that kitesurfers would be great at surf rescue. i just hope that this helps the kiteboarding situation in newcastle.

Had a chat with Simon today .Its actually his second rescue .A couple of years back he dragged a kid in who had been swept out to sea in Woolongong when he was visiting
make sure you add your rescuing talents to your resume Simon

And here is the news footage off the TV stars



ric

AWESOME WORK GUYZ THANK U VERYYYY MUCH FOR SAVIN ME AND SAEED..
THank u PHIL and simon.

Spectacular effort boys, legends in my book
Couple of people live to tell thier kids about the time a couple of Bronzy boys from Oz saved them

It wasn't lite winds...nor were they fat guys! But thanks for the negativity and (not so) subtle swipe at these "heros" efforts.

I know both Simon and Phil and they are good guys. Don't try to belittle their effort with cheap swipes.

Tiz the season to be jolly..

kitecrazzzy said...

in strong winds a competent kiter should be able to do it but light winds or an fat guy to tow in would be a good test of your abilities

well done for saving a life

Lol, you're a true w****r

Absolutely awesome effort guys, huge.