Due to Kite surfing being an ‘extreme’ sport it could be
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said that it’s a sport for young people to get involved
in. Read what Jo says about how different people view Check out the reasons that the females give
her participation in this sport.
for enjoying new water sport activities.
Why could the reasons they give be a good
JO: My friends and family are very supportive (and I
think), happy and proud. But it’s the outsiders which
sign for their continued involvement in
are the most curious. It’s funny because it’s always
that activity?
the people who have made their
career and are in the 50’s who are
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like, “go girl, take the opportunity
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while you can.” Often it’s the
young people who are more
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going to do it?
“It’s funny because it’s always
the people who have made
their career and are in the 50’s
who are like, “go girl, take the
opportunity while you can”
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