Kite Surfing Accident in Sandbanks, Poole

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Kite Surfing Accident in Sandbanks, Poole

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On Sunday the 14 October, walkers witnessed a
kite surfing accident as a man was blown out of
control while he was kite surfing at Sandbanks
beach in Poole. Shocked members of the public
and also fellow kite surfers have reiterated the
need for safety procedures after the man was
airlifted to hospital with head injuries.
Sandbanks beach in a fairly safe place to
practice kite surfing but as with any extreme
sport, incidents do happen and the local council
ask that all water users follow the strict safety
guidelines.
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According to witnesses he was blown into a beach
sign then into buildings on nearby Shore Road.
Paramedics treated him at the scene and he was
taken to Southampton General Hospital where
emergency doctors were standing by.
Kite surfer Chris Skone-Roberts,
who has worked for years to enhance safety
surrounding the extreme sport, told the Daily
Echo This is a tragic accident and the entire
kite surfing community, from beginners right up
to pros, are all sending their thoughts to the
victim and his family.
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The accident happened close to The Jazz Cafe,
known locally as Jazzys. Local kite surfers say a
gap in buildings in that area can often make the
wind tunnel. This can cause kite surfers to be
dragged away from the water towards the
road.   Shocked witness Pauline Williams, posting
on an online kite surfer forum, said Really
hope the lad that was launched into building by
Jazzys going to be OK. Wasnt looking too good
when they finally got him stable to move into
ambulance. Hope he makes a full recovery.
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Mr Skone-Roberts said It could all happen to
anyone. The number one thing for everyone taking
part in kite surfing is to wear a helmet and know
your safety parameters. Someone broke their back
at the same place a couple of years ago.   "It
can be a very dangerous activity. You have to
have lessons. It is not just a case of going into
a shop, buying a kite and pumping it up. Kite
surfing is a level four extreme sport.
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