did I mention this was a teaser? there is so much more to see in the DVD
Last Updated on Thursday, 13 May 2010 13:48
Ash O’Neale – Marketing & Advertising Manager
A keen waterman with a background in surfing Ash fell in love with the excitement, freedom and energy that kiting embodies. His passion for Marketing and Advertising is evident in looking at some of the great work he has done in the past both in employed positions and through his studio, Innov8ive Studios (check out http://www.innov8ivestudios.com.au/).
You’ll see plenty of Ash around the beach, both out on the water and behind the lens, make sure you say g’day, he’s always up for a chat!
Welcome to the Kite Republic Team, we look forward to sharing many great seasons to come!!!
Melissa Magarici (Venezuela)
Growing up in Venezuela Mel's love of the water began at a very early age.
Her enjoyment of kiting and exposure to the sport began in Venezuela in 2003 when she was asked to put her media skills into action on the Venezuelan TV program VenaKite. This TV show was a hit and led to the VenaKite team establishing the Venezuelan Federation of Kiteboarding.
Having fallen in love with the sport at this stage she continued to be in the industry joining Kite Republic in early 2006.
When you're down in St Kilda she'll be the one with the biggest smile and obvious passion for being in the sun and surrounding herself with everything Kiteboarding!!!
Karin Forsberg (Sweden)
With a background in freestyle skiing Karin was drawn to the excitement and freedom kiteboarding provided her with.
After her first season with Kite Republic in 2007 she headed back to Sweden where she's from to win the Big Air and the Slopestyle Events in the Swedish National Freestyle Skiing Championships. Not bad after spending the majority of the ski season on the water!
Upon starting her lessons Karin was riding within about 3 hours and has never looked back. She's taken her passion for the sport to many destinations all over the world including Sweden (Oland), Spain (Tarifa), USA (Miami), Dominican Republic (Cabarete), Fiji (Nananu Ira) and Hawaii (Oahu).
Fluent in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, German & English, Karin is a fantastic asset to the team.
Maria John (Hong Kong/Aust)
Maria's great personality and enjoyment of being in the sun, socializing and challenging herself has led to a perfect transition into the team.
Studying History she is very well learned and is always up for a chat. Combining these things with her constant quest for fun she has combined brilliantly to become the perfect team member for the beach!!!