Kitesoul Magazine #12 English Edition

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SPOT GUIDE
Australia - Way out West
Bunburry
Lasse Girolstein:
A super hidden spot, with water that is not quite buttery smooth
but still super fun to Kite. With a few islands and sprawling area it
never gets too full and it invites you to explore the area with your
kite. A real secret gem that is not mentioned on any spot maps! “
After three hours on the water a bus stops in the parking lot and
a horde of riders pours out. Well well if it isn’t the kiting family -
mom and dad Steph and Eric Bridge with Tom, Guy and Olly. We
greet each other, exchange news, whilst the young Kite hotshots
have already disappeared into the water. Onwards and upwards (or
should that be downwards) with our trip to the south. After another
two hours in the car we reach the world famous big wave spot –
Margaret River. Our first stop in this laid back town is the Austrian
Gabi Steindl, who has been living there for six years. “Kitegabi” is
the perfect guide during the next few days. Our first stop, obviously,
is “Mainbreak” which offers big waves throughout the year. The
result is a strong local scene of wave freaks, from surfers to Windsurfers
like ex-world champ Scott McKercher to kite surfers like
Gabi Steindl.