kitesurfing girl Catherine Richert Tartas, Lacanau, France

by Catherine Richert Tartas
(Lacanau, France)

Where are you from? I am France and than left Versailles after my Osteopath studies for Annecy, French Alps for few years. Now I live in Lacanau (France) close to Ocean Atlantic

Your age? 39 years old

Where did you grow up? close to Versailles

Any kite sponsors? Who? nop, I practice this sport for fun and pleasure, I love to be close to mother sea, meet people and travel for finding new spot

Special achievements...? not in the kite area, but I used to work as an Osteopath for Lacanau Pro and different Jet ski event.

Life occupation besides kite... I am an osteopathe, happy wife & mother since 2004, have a son Teiva and I am painting when it’s not windy

Tell me a little bit about yourself ouah !!! I love life and action...

Music more hard rock with metallica, also pop rock as pearl jam.. Like also jamiroquai, sinclair..

Interested in..? Life and Bio

Food? Bio, bio and more Bio... I love a good glass of Cider from my dad and for sure a glass of wine Bordeaux
Heroes? ulysse 31 !!

Favorite kitesurfing spots for you? Boa vista & Anguilla

Places you have been kiting at... I started in 1999, I was riding every Thursday and week end, one trip per year and since 2004, my son took all my time and I kite less

How long have you been kitesurfing? since 1999 I began with first kite "wipika" only with two lines and surf board

Why kitesurfing? It is a great feeling and rush, love it!

What does your family think of this? my brother started after me in 2001 after 10 years of windsurfing, my family love to see me riding and my hubby just started also

What does this sport mean to you? Freedom & respect for mother nature

Favorite tricks? ride the waves at 100%

What does this sport demand of you? to be have a strong back and since I don’t have anymore back pain
Have you ever been in an accident? big ankle sprain & eardrum opening

Vision...you wishes for the future...do not stop to kite with fun, travel all over the world with my hubby to share together this pleasure to ride

Feel free to write anything else you would like to share! carpe diem