sunset Posted November 26, 2003 Report Posted November 26, 2003 Taken from an IKO news letter We have received very sad news today. A Dutch IKO instructor, Ronald Verspoor died of a kiteboarding accident in The Netherlands. So far, we know that the accident happened as he was riding in strong (7 Beaufort), gusty on shore wind. He crashed in a wooden sea wall, common on coasts where there are tides. He was not wearing a helmet, as he usually did. We will have more information and post in on the pro area of the web site by tomorrow. Many accidents have occurred with onshore gusty winds. These are NOT SAFE riding conditions. Even the best riders have been taken by a gust. Please avoid kiteboarding in such conditions. IKO would like to express its deepest condolences to his family and friends. Quote
Agger Posted November 27, 2003 Report Posted November 27, 2003 Condolences to the family and his friends, and lets not forget the people who have to deal with the aftermath of such an event, Ambulance, Police and Fire services. This will I am almost sure have a knock on effect for those involved. Another sad loss. If you follow the link it will take you to a message board where you can send condolences which will be passed on to his family, you do not need to register to use this board. http://www.kitehigh.nl/ronald/ronald.php Quote
Skud_Mark Posted November 27, 2003 Report Posted November 27, 2003 Deepest sympathy to all who knew Ronald, may he rest in peace. Thanks for the link Agger, may this serve as another tragic reminder to the people who never bother with safety gear... Quote
Floatie Posted November 27, 2003 Report Posted November 27, 2003 Condolences to all the family left behind. Quote
Agger Posted November 27, 2003 Report Posted November 27, 2003 Originally posted by Skud_Mark Deepest sympathy to all who knew Ronald, may he rest in peace. Thanks for the link Agger, may this serve as another tragic reminder to the people who never bother with safety gear... No problem M8, if we are all kite fliers on this site then we should ALL send a message to his family, after all he was one of us. Respect Quote
FuhQall Posted November 27, 2003 Report Posted November 27, 2003 A sad loss, I'm sure he'll be missed. Quote
Tim186 Posted November 27, 2003 Report Posted November 27, 2003 My deepest sympathys go out to his family and friends, a tragic loss no one deserves to die. i am sure his family would appreciate it if we all left a message on the website. Quote
NO WIND Posted December 3, 2003 Report Posted December 3, 2003 7 bft, onshore gusty winds, wooden sea walls in the vicinity (!!!!!!), no helmet...............Instead of giving the good example, an official IKO instructor does everything the wrong way and now everyone's shedding their crocodile tears. SICK Quote
NO WIND Posted December 3, 2003 Report Posted December 3, 2003 [quote Thanks for the link Agger, may this serve as another tragic reminder to the people who never bother with safety gear... [/b] Does this include IKO isntructors? Quote
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