it was close but guys try to stay calm in these conditions.On shore winds, big big surf, 30 mph +, messed up big time!down kite infront of rocks, big swel bashing on head,rocks infront of me,tried not 2 panic.Under water 4 a fair old time!released the kite it hit the rocks had 2 make a break 4 a bit of a plato on the rocks.while the swel was crashing over me.made it up onto the rocks saved my board!got rid of the bar...and retreived the kite...so the life guards would not cum lookin 4 me!all i can say is guys if this happens 2 u.try 2 stay calm!! it will save ur lifE! thank you god http://www.kiteboarder.co.uk/kitesurfing/images/smiles/icon_redface.gif