I have just received the terrible news that our kiting mate Alan Prince passed away yesterday as a result of a mountain bike accident.
I'm completely shattered. Al was one of the all time nice guys and was tremendously supportive to me during the time I lost my eye in a kiting accident in WA.
My heart goes out to Wendy and Alan's two sons. This is so sad.
RIP Al ....your mate col
EDIT ! PLEASE SEE " ispi " POST BELOW FOR AL'S FUNERAL DETAILS
Also edited by GalahOnTheBay 12/9/09 - changed title to add funeral details
A very sad day , I can only speak for myself but kiting for me will never be the same as I did alot of kiting with the big fella , shared some of the best times with him eg WA ,Mambo and all those down winders we did together down the coast.
What is even worse he leaves behind a Lovely wife Wendy ,his two sons Tom who is eight months old and Sam who is around seven years old.
Its a strange thing life one minute your here and the next minute your gone for good and Big Al had so much to live for.
Will miss you alot mate.
Hi guys,
Really sad to hear of this news. The world has lost another great human. My sincere condolences to Al's wife, friends and kids.
What is it with 2009 and people I know being killed? 
Terrible news yet again!
So sorry,
Darren aka KH
devastated by this - couldn't believe it when i found out today, just seemed surreal as i was being told,
R.I.P - BIG AL
Will miss the gentle giant... Can't believe it!
My condolences to Wendy and the boys.
Anthony
Whenever the boys where planning a kiting trip , my first thought was always, "Is Big Al going?" because if Al went it was sure to be a very fun time. Al was still a naughty Brittish schoolboy at heart and enjoyed life to the full. He was a joker on weekends away and got huge enjoyment from his kiting and bike riding. Its hard to believe he's gone, because he was such a genuine, nice bloke and a good friend. My thoughts are with Wendy and his boys. Rest in Peace Big Al.
Blakey
Big Al I miss you already mate!!!
When I see you next buddie I’ll join you for one of those barely cooked steaks that you love and you can spin a yarn or two about riding that strapless Mick Fanning in 25 knots in double overhead waves. Rest In Peace till then Big Al
Morgan
I first met Al some 15 years ago when we were both windsurfers. Al was part of the Kurnell windsurfing crew later turning into the Kurnell kiting crew. Also part of the WA "away" crew, Mambo crew and downwinder crew. I have lost a great mate and also my wing man. Al was always such a cheerful and chatty bloke and endeared himself to all who met him. He will always be in our thoughts whenever we are on the water. All our support and thoughts go out to Wendy, Sam and Tom. Fly high big Al.
I can't believe this has happened. Al was always one of the friendliest blokes at the beach and loved to have a chat and a laugh. We've lost an all round top bloke. RIP Al and my deepest sympathy to his young family - Paul
Big Al was a good bloke.
Al will be sadly missed, and so will another mate Dave Ward (Big wave dave) who passed away last week after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Human life is uncertain make the most of it experience as much joy and happiness as possible. Best wishes for Al and Daves families
Cya and
Goodwinds
Steve
WTF? Big Wave Dave too!
No way! Man, 2009 has been a sh1t of a year for losing good people.
I'm sorry I didn't know. Condolences to his friends and family too.
Seriously, WTF is going on? I hate this year 
KH
Man, so many losses... My deepest sympathy's go out to all those that have lost, sadly I didn't get to know them
But Big Wave Dave? really? Damn I had met him a fair few times over the years and it's safe to say that guy was a f@cking legend... my dad also agrees.
Terrible news all round.
My condolences to Wendy and the boys.
All those who knew Al would agree that he was the kind of bloke you wished there were more of. Many more of.
Things just won't be the same without Al.
very sad to here about al. he was one great bloke. gave me some helpful advice when i first started out about 3 years ago and we always had some good yarns while waiting for the wind to show up. condolences to his family.
So sorry to hear of Al's passing. I didn't know him all that well but we did have a good laugh swapping stories about our past injuries.
Hello All,
I just wanted to inform you that Big Al Prince's funeral will be held on:
Tuesday 15th September
10 am
Woronora Cemetery (Sutherland)
at the South Chapel
It will be a day to celebrate the life of a truly great bloke who I personally have a lot to thank for and will sorely miss.
RIP Big Al
We had some great times together both windsurfing and kitesurfing. You will be missed by all. Condolences to Wendy and the family.
Same here, I windsurfed & kitesurfed for many years with Al, the big fella
liked big surf and Wanda was his playground , he always cracked a good joke on
them nailey big days when we had second thoughts about setting up to go out ,
and he didn't mind being hammered and then get washed up on the beach with a big smile on his face, a real hell man & a great loss for us all.
all our thoughts are with Wendy and her boys
pete & sue
Just bumping this up for the weekend Just in case some of his mates don,t know about Al
RIP Al.
The number of people who attended his funeral and had to queue out the door was a good reflection of how well he was liked and respected.
Love to Wendy and the kids
Jason, Emma, Jess and Jake
I must say I have to agree with you Jason the strength and courage shown by his wife in her eulogy was absolutely incredible , he will be saddly missed.
