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CAPE TOWN – A kite-surfer escaped possible drowning after he was blown out to sea at Bloubergstrand in Cape Town on Thursday, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) said.
Andries Fourie had been blown out 1.5 nautical miles into the sea before an on-looker used his jetski to save him, NSRI spokesman Craig Lambinon said.
Fourie was blown out to sea when a light breeze changed direction.
He told rescuers that he was reluctant to let go of his kite to paddle back to shore and that was why he did not attempt to swim back after noticing how far in he was.
Fourie was not injured in the incident. – Sapa.
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willycrumb

What a winner.....My kite is worth more than my life.

Thats the guy that gets shot by a carjacker becasue he refuses to give up his car.

chadc

I want to do that....

Kitesurf, not drown.

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willycrumb

requires bout twice the upper body and lower back than racing a standup

chadc

So i better get in better shape in other words. Looks like a hell of a good time, but I think you need to live on the beach to use it much.

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djyox

sounds like a great workout!

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Weed

You're a puppet hanging from strings. I have many friends who kitesurf, upper body strength helps but you don't have to be ripped to kitesurf. You hook in to a harness and use your body weight, somewhat simuliar to windsurfing.