CJ Jones, Australia.The highlights were hanging out with so many high energy friends in a tropical paradise, endless wind, clear blue water I can go on…

Kirsty, Vavau , Tonga . On the first night of the event: “I’ve never seen another female kite before and have only been riding for 3 months. Just to be able to watch and learn from the girls and to make some new friends are my goals for this week”.

Denise, Perth , Australia . At age 49, cosmetic surgeon Denise was an inspiration to everyone. Her biggest fear was no hot water, but she survived with a smile on her face! “I bless the day I met Cindy on the beach a couple of years ago. Its been a wonderful week, thank you so much.”

Su Kay, Ruakaka NZ. “I've been following all you girls over the years checking out what you're doing and it's been frustrating not being able to find footage. My husband said ‘you've got to go'. It's so inspirational being out with other girls kiting.”

Cheena , Australia (on winning a brand new North kite). “This trip has been great, meeting everybody here…I've learnt so much from every body and had so much fun. Thank you so much to North, I'm going to have a ball on this kite!”

Sue Greatrex, Nelson NZ (after the first day of kiting): “I'm a bit bruised and broken but I'm ridiculously happy. I wanted to leave having stepped it up a level but coming here I didn't know how good the coaching would be. If we don't get to kiteboard again for a whole week, Cindy's already massively exceeded my expectations of what I wanted to achieve.”

Melissa McCay , Australia . “I've won a brand new board autographed by everyone, it's awesome, and I managed to jump the sausage three times – yeah!”

Karen , Florida US , on winning a brand new North 9 kite that she'd rode all week. “I'd like to thank every single person that's made this trip. It's been an absolute journey. From the bottom of my heart, thankyou.”

Cindy Mosey, on sponsor Steve Luczo of Balance Vector. “He has inspired me over the years to follow my dreams. He has been a huge support. This event would not be possible without his support”.

Cindy Mosey, Nelson NZ “What's made this event so good is the enthusiasm of the women. The week was one big adventure, everyone pushed their limits a little bit and learnt something. The group has become like a big family.”

Laura Kearsley, USA , on winning a brand new North Rebel 12m. “You girls get me really excited to kite some more. Thank you so much for the North kite - it is perfect for San Diego .”

Laurel Eastman, self-confessed kite-aholic from Dominican Republic , on seeing the thatched bures among the swaying palm trees at Kenia for the first time. “Oh – my – God.”

Thank you to our sponsors, without them this event would not have been possible. Balance Vector, North Kiteboarding, Air Pacific, Sunair, Fiji Visitors Bureau.

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