Welcome to WAKSA
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The WA Kite Surfing Association is the Western Australian representative body for the sport of Kite Surfing. In affiliation with the Australian Kite Surfing Association our major roles are promoting safety and protecting beach access while developing positive attitudes and relationships between kiters and beyond to the wider community. This includes providing our members with public liability insurance (see summary below), representation at an official level when dealing with Local and State Government, delivering a calendar of events that caters for all levels of kiting ability and providing the framework and standards for competitive development of the sport in Australia.

 WAKSA Committee
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Justin (Juddy) O'Malley - WAKSA President

After flying power kites for several years, I took the plunge in September 2005 and bought my first 'real' kite. My life took a fork in the road during the summer of 2005/06 and things haven't been quite the same since.

A committed regular at Leighton, but don't mind Pengo's; Wannanup and have had a couple of trips to Shark Bay in the past couple of years. I've been on the WAKSA committee since last season and have had a great time so far organising events and throwing my 2 cents in. Looking forward to a big year for WA Kiting and a crazy windy season.

For any kiting related issues contact me via president@waksa.org.au.

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Michael Brooks - General Committee

I have been kiting 7 years starting in Safety Bay and am a regular at Woodies after work, not to mention downwinders from Floreat, Leighton, Margs, Esperance and Gnaraloo.  Originally from Melbourne, a sandgroper convert, then stuck in Brisbane, I am looking forward to getting back to Perth to keep the kiting the best Oz has to offer.

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Tony Loxton - General Committee

I've been kiting since 2003 and it's been an obsession that's seen me move a few times for better wind and waves... from Queenstown in NZ to Brisbane and now to Perth. The lifestyle and conditions in Perth are amazing and I'm as stoked as ever on the sport. I joined the WAKSA committee this year to give a little back to the sport that keeps me sane!

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Joanna Fisher - General Committee

Representing the 'newby' kiters in WAKSA, I took up kiting only last season.  In that time, however, I've become addicted to this sport that brings awesome experiences and good comradery with fellow kiters. Enticed by the kiting video, free pizza and cheap beer, I found myself at the WAKSA AGM and none-the-less, am now proud to be a committee member. Looking forward to not being a total beginner this season.... bring on the kiting!

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Mark Steel - General Committee

As an ex Durban 'jungle bunny', kite-boarding has been a perfect fit to my outdoor lifestyle enabling me to continually meet those great 'fun' people whilst exploring different locations through this sport. Yes, I
do drink beer after a good session on the water, yes, I can also boast of some big stacks and yes, I will probably continue to traumatize all the other members whilst serving on the committee....Remember to fill what's empty! Favourite locations - Anywhere with big waves

 

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Phil Morrow - AKSA representative (WA)

Life started on 12th Dec 2004 when I finally landed back at the launch beach for the first time! EeeHaaa. Haven't looked back since. I've done the odd thing or two in my life but kiting kills it. I may never be any good at it but I challenge anyone to claim they enjoy their kiting more than I do. WAKSA/AKSA involvement just keeps the excitement going off the water. The opportunity to help develop a sport in its infancy is an awesome experience. The mateship & goodwill of kiting & kiters everywhere is the icing on the cake. Totally awesome obsession.

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Simon McCowan - Secretary

Originally from Melbourne I have been kiting off and on since 2000, starting out kite buggying and dinghy sailing before moving to WA early 2009 for the wind and the weather. Regularly kite out of Safety Bay/Penguin Island however I have been known to take by board and kite wherever I travel. (kite first, clothes second) Looking forward to yet another great season, and hopefully we can get some course racing happening!

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