Anyone have any idea as to why Richard Branson rode into Cott main beach on a Airush kite half an hour ago? 
Nope he still looked exactly like he did in those photos where he had that 'nice' lady on his back while he was kiting
A plea was despatched asking him for just one media interview to raise our PR by highlighting the sense, safety & justice for all of the WAKSA response to the City of Joondalup Beach Management Plan.
Me thinks the moat was too wide and the gate too thick. 
Im sure he would have helped out if the message had got through. 
ps - if you read this Richard - its not too late.
PM me & we'll get something sorted.
you can find him at Burswood , he is here for a Virgin conference till sunday :)
Just quietly.......the airline industry is in trouble and Sir Richard, forever ahead of the competition, is researching new transport modes and routes.
I thought he was cool like Chuck Norris cool.
Now after seeing him in Kitepants i rate him less than Mr T
At least they're not bogan black levis.
And Chuck Norris was big on following 'the rules'...like not kiting into Cottesloe main beach...can't help but wonder who it was that suggested/encouraged that gem of an idea....
Yeah, my flame suit is on - I don't care what ppl will write in response to this to be honest.
Some fool tuero will see him do it, come out here next season, kite into the main beach @ Cottesloe & cause no end of fkn problems for local kiters...who know you don't kite @ Cottesloe...
Depending on how long ago it was filmed he might have still been in WA from an Australian story episode that aired last night, helping some photographer guy set up some awareness program for the locals up north
here is an interesting fact that some of use may not know... when Chuck Norris jumps in the water, Chuck Norris doesn't get wet. In fact the water gets chuck Norrised. 
I dont give a fruck who's wearin em BOARDLONGS are not cool may as well get a moorie boogie board
for a great cause.. just wish that cancer treatment was more sucessful considering the absolutely huge amounts of $ spent on research. Wear sun block.. 9 out of 10 of all skin cancers are found in sun exposed areas
With you 110% Factor 5.
Richard Branson has probaby done more for kiting PR in WA just by being here and being seen kiting than WAKSA and the whole kiting community could ever do - even with their best efforts.
Apparently he also gave kiting a good rap at the main event at Burswood as well so even if he didnt respond directly to pleas for assistance he has aided our cause considerably at a very crucial time.
When we kite we are all able walk on water
imo Richard Branson does it all the time 
btw - the word is that the organisers of his fund raising stunt did get approval from the City of Cott. It was therefore an exception to the rule not breaking 'the rules'.
Im sure WAKSA could make good use of some of the pics to positively highlight 'the rules' in its guidelines section.
I wish he would just leave on the next plane...............I really don't want us on the map any more than we are. He has his own island where he should be....................bye bye you long haired old man.
It was always going to be controversial Sir Richard Branson (or anyone for that matter) kiting into Cottesloe Beach, making exceptions to any rule is always risky. I believe in the end it was an extremely positive outcome and the comments that Richard made at the function in the evening were great for our profile and credibility of our sport. It is gold to get a room with 1000 of Perth’s more influential guests and have someone that they all respect presenting the sport with such enthusiasm.
So just a few points about the “Stunt”:-
• He wasn’t wearing kite pants he was still dressed from the fundraising cruise on the river and he didn’t get changed, just straight down to the beach.
• We had assessed the landing site and believed it would be safe, provided it wasn’t too crowded we had decided if it was too crowded that I would take the kite from Richard and head back out and land somewhere more appropriate further North.
• When Richard arrived at the beach we had a safety briefing and ensured that we could do it safely.
• Once he was on the water Matt led Richard to the predetermined landing site waiting for a signal from Marco and I so they could land safely.
• Prior to their arrival the press and spectators were very obliging and we had a clear space to land both kites easily and safely.
• The powers that be were at the function and were in agreeance with doing this as a once off.
• Sir Richard seemed to be a super nice guy that enjoys a kite and I believe is a great ambassador for our sport.
• Yes, it was good to meet Richard Branson, the guy is pretty amazing, I read his biography a few years ago quite inspirational.
• The functions that Sir Richard attended on Friday raised about $750,000 for kids with cancer. That is legendary, he had a super tight schedule all day and the kite was the only bit of recreation that he had. After we finished even with his tight time frame he made the effort to thank all three of us. And put in a good word for kitesurfing at the dinner.
• While we did increase the profile of kitesurfing, I believe it was in a positive way I apologise to those that disagree. If you feel strongly about it please rather making a negative post on a public forum, please send me a PM or give me a ring. Don’t forget it is not just those that are in favor of kitesurfing that read the forums.
Thanks,
Ian
-negative comments without the FACTS. =tool.
