Can we get a please explain from what happened at Runaway Bay today to the kite surfer.
What size kite did he have and how did he reach the road?
From what I know he launched from the beach normally but a gust must have got him.
He didn't end up on the road but apparently travelled 30m about 3m off the ground and landed on the only concrete step amongst the grass - poor guy. He ended up on the edge of the grassy rigging area and nowhere near the road.
If anyone knows the guy I think he was by himself and we think he was from Sandgate and had been down at Shearwater yesterday as well. He is at the hospital, my guess would be Southport, so I hope his family or friends find him as he was not talking. PM me if you think you know him as I believe we have his name.
Here is hoping his injuries are superficial, however he seemed to have taken a fair knock . I wish him the best.
I was also there today and saw the incident from setup.
To answer the first question it was a 12m kite, I did not recognize the brand/model.
If someone has a legitimate need to know what happened they can PM me.
If anyone knows how the poor fella gets on can they please post it?
Best wishes to him.
Kriso.
