Rosy, Perth, Western Australia
by Rosalind Buckley
(Perth, Western Australia)
Me and my kite
ROSALIND BUCKLEY “ROSY”
Age? 20 years old
Kite surfing spot? Perth, Western Australia, Woodman’s point
Sponsor ? JN Kites Australia
About yourself:
I’m a university student studying Health and Safety and Health Promotion. I’m very keen on my fitness because I like to stay healthy and active. But I don’t mind being lazy sometimes.
How long have you’ve been Kite surfing?
I have been kite surfing for over three years but mainly in summer because it’s warmer and the winds a lot nicer then. But now I like to kite in all conditions.
Why surfing?
The adrenaline gets you’re fired up and you just have so much fun while you’re out on the water. And the people I kite with are so much fun.
What does your family think of this?
Well my sister also kites and she was the one who got me into it. My mum’s fine with it now but at the start she was a bit worried for me.
What does this sport mean to you?
Everything. I look forward to it, I even dream about it.
Favorite tricks?
Right now I just like getting air and feeling weightless. My Primma Donnas which is the style of kite I’m riding, for JN Kites Australia is really good for getting big jumps.
What does this sport demand of you?
Well I’m pretty committed to kite surfing especially in summer. And my sponsors JN Kites Australia have help a lot with providing me with gear and support. It takes up a lot of my time but by choice because I love it so much. Its the best thing i ever took up!
Have you ever been in an accident?
No, and I’m glad I haven’t.
Vision...future....
Keep kite surfing and hopefully be able to kite in different places around the world
Inspirational words...
Give it a go but I defiantly recommend kite surfing lessons before you begin and then just have fun!
