Gliding across the sand, only the wind directing the kite and board, the gleaming sun striking the water, baking in the heat of the North-East sunshine.
Shame I'm talking about the guy who first inspired me to kiteboard, rather than from personal experience. He made it look so easy!
When I say he inspired me to take up kiteboarding, I mean that in a rather round-a-bout way! I didn't exactly speak to him.... It was more of a "Oh, that looks great, I want to do that!" kinda experience.
So .... 2 days later I find myself in the local? power-kite shop trying to get kitted out!