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BBC News
26-05-2025
- BBC News
Kite surfer in 'distress' rescued from sea off Mersea Island
A kite surfer had to be rescued from the sea after he "fell into distress", a police force has Police said a 999 call was made to the Coastguard at Mersea Island on man had been in the water for about 30 minutes and could not get to the shore safely, said Insp Jennifer Bliss said: "Thankfully this incident was ultimately very safely dealt with by marine officers who were able to locate him very quickly after the call being transferred to us." The man was brought to shore safely and given medical checks, police said. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
News.com.au
19-05-2025
- Climate
- News.com.au
Kitesurfer flown to hospital after being blown into powerlines at Ettalong Beach by strong winds
A kitesurfer has been flown to hospital after strong winds lifted him from a popular beach on the NSW Central Coast, blowing him into powerlines before he landed on the road. Emergency services were called to Ettalong Beach on Monday morning after a man in his 50s was lifted from the surf by the winds – which reached up to 61km/h just after 8.30am – and was thrown into powerlines before landing on the road. He was treated at the scene by paramedics and a CareFlight specialist for laceration injuries. A CareFlight helicopter landed at Lemon Grove Park just after 12pm and transported the man to Royal North Shore Hospital. He remains in a stable condition. It follows the Bureau of Meteorology issuing a severe weather warning for the Mid North Coast and parts of the Hunter Region, with heavy rainfall and damaging winds expected to persist into the week. 'Strong southeasterly winds averaging 50 to 70 km/h, with damaging wind gusts of around 90 km/h are expected over the coastal areas of the Hunter and Mid North Coast, during today and into tomorrow,' the warning reads.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Horror as kitesurfer blown into power lines
A kitesurfer has been flown to hospital after strong winds lifted him from a popular beach on the NSW Central Coast, blowing him into powerlines before he landed on the road. Emergency services were called to Ettalong Beach on Monday morning after a man in his 50s was lifted from the surf by the winds – which reached up to 61km/h just after 8.30am – and was thrown into powerlines before landing on the road. He was treated at the scene by paramedics and a CareFlight specialist for laceration injuries. A CareFlight helicopter landed at Lemon Grove Park just after 12pm and transported the man to Royal North Shore Hospital. He remains in a stable condition. It follows the Bureau of Meteorology issuing a severe weather warning for the Mid North Coast and parts of the Hunter Region, with heavy rainfall and damaging winds expected to persist into the week. 'Strong southeasterly winds averaging 50 to 70 km/h, with damaging wind gusts of around 90 km/h are expected over the coastal areas of the Hunter and Mid North Coast, during today and into tomorrow,' the warning reads.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Horror as kite surfer is dragged into power lines by sudden wind gust before plunging onto road
Careflight has been tasked to assist NSW Ambulance after a kite surfer was injured at Ettalong on the NSW Central Coast. Initial reports indicate the wind lifted the surfer, who after being caught in power lines, landed on the road. Careflight will be overhead shortly. This is a breaking story
Times of Oman
06-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
OMRAN Group launches the 2025 Oman Kite Festival
Muscat – In a significant step to cement Oman's position on the global map of adventure and sports tourism, Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group), in collaboration with Oman Sail, announced the launch of the Oman Kite Festival 2025. The event will take place from July 15 to 24, 2025, starting from Barr Al Hikman and concluding at Ras Al Hadd, traversing some of the most picturesque coastal regions of the Sultanate. Sultan Sulaiman Al Khudoori, Assets Manager at OMRAN Group emphasized that the festival aligns with OMRAN Group's strategy to diversify tourism experiences and unlock the potential of Oman's exceptional natural assets. He noted that the strong momentum generated by last year's downwinder races served as a driving force for scaling up the event this year, both in geographical scope and event duration. The expanded format is expected to attract a larger number of international athletes and deliver a richer tourism offering that reflects the diversity of Oman's coastal environments. Shaima Said Al Asmi, events specialist at Oman Sail stated that the festival marks a major milestone in the development of marine sports in Oman. He highlighted the country's ideal coastal conditions—ranging from ecological variety to favorable wind and weather—and noted that the participation of elite international kitesurfing brings a new dimension to the festival and strengthens Oman's positioning as a top destination for water-based adventure tourism. The festival will feature a series of races, including the multi-stage 'Downwinder' race, which unfolds over four phases: from Barr Al Hikman to Masirah Island, from Masirah to Ras Al Ruwais, then from the Pink Lagoons to Al Ashkharah, and finally from Ras Al Jinz to Ras Al Hadd. Complementing the main event are additional competitions, such as the Kite Course Race at Barr Al Hikman, Coastal Race at Masirah Island, and Slalom Race at Ras Al Hadd. On the sidelines, the festival will offer family-friendly activities and an SME exhibition at Ashkharah Municipal Park. Serving as a dynamic platform to showcase Oman's breathtaking coastal and marine landscapes, the Oman Kite Festival 2025 contributes to boosting tourism activity and reinforcing Oman's reputation as a premier destination for international sporting events. The initiative also aims to promote underexplored destinations, support domestic tourism, and expand the reach of adventure and experience-based travel across the Sultanate.
