Kitesurfing Liverpool Christopher Quinn

by Christopher Quinn
(Liverpool, United Kingdom.)

Where are you from? Liverpool, England

Your age? 25

Where did you grow up? I grew up in a town called Wallasey just outside of Liverpool.

Music? Love it. My Ipod comes on the water with me. I like to listen to Lenny Kravitz, Snow Patrol, Jack Johnson, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and of course my favourite The Beatles

Interested in..? When there is no wind you can usually find me Wakeboarding, Surifng, Paddleboarding and spending time with my friends and family.

Food? Yes please, I love to eat lol. I currently weigh 245lbs, Im not a fussy eater just pile it all in. If I had to choose then deffinately Sushi.

Heroes? Mum and Dad

Favorite kite/surfing spots for you? Shoreham By Sea(UK) Marco Island(USA,FL) El Gouna(Egypt)

How long have you been doing this? 6 Years

Why kite/surfing? Why Not? I love it, its my life, it excites me and makes me happy. It became a passion from the second I picked up my first kite.

Any Sponsor's? Cabrinha Kiteboarding(www.cabrinhakites.com), Adventure Sports Miami (www.adventuresportsmiami.com), Sub Skin Apparel (www.subskinapparel.com)

Do you teach the sport? Yes I do teach Kiteboarding and I also hold the following RYA Senior Sailing / Windsurifng Instructor. Wakeboarding Instructor, Yachmaster, Kayak Coach and Powerboat Instructor... Teaching such a variety of sports helps to pay the bills.

What does your family think of this? They think I need to get a "real" job but support me 100% in whatever I choose to do.

What does this sport mean to you? It means a lot. I get to travel to beautiful places and meet people from all walks of life and cultures. I wouldn't change it for the world.

Favorite tricks? I can do a hand stand if you throw me a banana.

What does this sport demand of you? It demands commitment and I try to stay as healthy as I can but in return it offers me a a lifestyle of getting wet and hanging out on the beach with friends and family.

Have you ever been in an accident? Luckily not many accidents but I have had my share of injuries ranging from broken ribs at the cable park to torn knee ligaments and my little toe gets punished every now and then.

Vision...you wishes for the future? To push myself further in the sport and further develop my style.