Very sad. Condolences to the family :(
* Kite surfer drowns
A MAN has drowned off the coast of Geraldton this afternoon.
The man was kite surfing about 4.30pm when he drowned about 30km north of Geraldton.
"It appears that a kite surfer has drowned," Inspector Neil Blair said.
"At this stage all we know is that it's a male."
Police are at the scene investigating.
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Hey yeah I was there when it happened. We were kiting at South Corro all day yesterday. Two kiters came through heading up wind towards Okagee.
Shortly after I got back to the beach we saw one of the kites looping violently about 1km south.
The kite had an awful lot of drag to it. We saw his mate head into the beach and land his kite.
A group of four of us took two 4 wheel drives south along the sand track to where the kites had come in. When we got there two people where administering CPR which proved un-successful. The guy had his kite lines wrapped around his neck.
From what we gather he fell on a wave and became entangled in his lines.
Was a tragic end to the day.
On behalf of the WA kiting community, WAKSA would like to express our shock and sadness at this tragic situation.
Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.
Such a terrible accident and shocking loss.
Condolences to bothe family and friends.
Thanks from Mikes family for the assistance given. At this time it is difficult to give any sound explanation, Pete spoke with Mike on the water a couple of minutes prior to CPR on the beach, he was fine at that time, Mike was a very confident waterman, extremely fit and used to the conditions, he has travelled out from the UK many times enjoying every moment he got on the water here. Having been a friend of Mikes for over 30 years windsurfing and kiting it is a great shock and difficult to take in, if any further information comes out that we may learn from, then I will post in a few days, for now though we shall be giving support to Mikes family.
Heart felt condolences to family and friends.
It was such a beautiful day. It was on of the best windsurfing day of the year at Okajee.
Such a sad end to such a classic day.
i prefer to look at it that he died doing something he loved and cherished rather than having his life cut short by cancer, stabbed or killed by a drink driver .
thoughts are with the family .
Tragic to hear of this very sad accident but also valuable to hear about it and to consider what we might do in these circumstances. It can happen to anyone I guess. Do you carry a line cutter. Would I be able to use it effectively in this situation.
What a tragedy. Even if he died doing what he loved it's still an unnecessary death. I'm also interested to hear if there's anything that could have been done to avoid what happened such as carrying a knife or certain conditions/maneuvres/tricks to avoid.
Condolences to Mike's family and friends.Will be remembered as being younger than his years with the enthusiasm of someone half his age.
Very sad accident... Saw the Ambo and police screaming to corro and wondered what had happened. Condolences to his family and friends.
Dave
poor guy, even with 30years on the water the worst can happen to the best. bit of a wake up call for everybody especially knowing the coast so well. lets hope heaven is a half pipe or peaking barrell.
Hello all,
I'm Mike's daughter, and I've registered on here as I'd like to thank you all for your wishes.
Being so far away in England, it means a lot to read any tiny bit of information about what has happened. It's been a terrible shock, but it is true to say that I'm sure anyone would rather go doing something they loved passionately.
I would also add that he was a year away from being 70, he had just had his 69th birthday last Tuesday.
Zoe
Kitesurfing at 69...wish I'd met Mike, he sounds like a legend to me. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends.
To Zoe and all your family and friends,
May you all remember your dad, relative and good bloke for what he was, and still is in your hearts and minds. Shocking news, as Im sheading a tear also. As Juddy said all our thoughts are with everyone who Mike lighted up their lives with..
Rest in Peace Mate!
I take my hat! Kiting with 69!
Zoe, be proud and sorry for your loss.
cs
From myself and i am am sure everyone in the Brisbane kite surfing community. Our condolences go out to your family and friends and anyone who has been directly affected by this tragedy. It makes you realize the sport your in is pretty extreme and for someone your age to be enjoying it as you have is a stoke. RIP mate...
Hi Zoe , family and friends...you are so right to say he died doing something he loved and i'm sure he's super proud of you saying that. And what an amazing place to send him off but in WA. Your Dad is a LEGEND for enjoying the waves at that age and you and your family should be so proud of him and his talent. Make sure he takes a kite and board to heaven cos i'm sure he will continue to carve the clouds up there ! Cherish the good memories Zoe and family .
ps-i wouldreally love a photo of your DAD on the waves to hang up on my wall so whenever you get a chance email me mate . [email protected]
