Kirsty, the current women's UK Kite Surfing Champion, was given a free £500 bookie's bet on herself to complete the trip at odds of 2-1 thereby raising what could be thousands of pounds for the Ty Hafan Childrens Hospice, Cardiff. Clearly tired after completing her task, Kirsty commented:
"It is a strange feeling being back on land and I am a bit wobberly. The sea was so choppy and when the wind picked up I nearly gave in. Then I glimpsed land which gave me so much hope."
In our previous interview Kirsty had commented on her desire to cross the Atlantic by Kite but that now seems to have been put back on the shelf for now.
"I had been thinking of doing the Atlantic but I have definitely been put off by that."
During her crossing Kirsty's heart rate was recorded by a Hac4 (HAC - acronym for Heart Rate Monitor Altimeter Computer)
Below is an image from the Hac4 showing her heart rate during this crossing. BPM = Beats Per Minute.
your comments
Andrew Taylor from Austin, Texas
Not only are you a talented athlete you are also beautiful and wise.
Wed Nov 21 09:18:22 2007
Jason from Llandeilo
Nice one girl! Homegrown talent! What an effort! An example to us all!!!
Fri Jun 15 17:44:58 2007
Janet Lightbody, GUST South Africa
You rip Kirsty! Congratulations from everyone here in South Africa. You are an inspiration.
Wed Jul 19 09:03:49 2006
Ian, Pembrokeshire
Blimey - I thought it was an achievement in a 35 foot yacht. Well done.
Fri Jun 30 10:33:39 2006
Dylan James - London
That is a brilliant effort. Can't believe you are a World Champion as well. Great to see you are doing so well. Dylan (an old friend!)
Fri Aug 19 13:19:56 2005
Gareth Williams Llanelli S.W.Wales
Well done Kirst great job...Complete respect!!!
Wed Jun 15 17:17:11 2005
Oli from South Coast Uk
Kirsty ur a legend at this malark and a real inspiration for us kids starting up!! I think u should have a go at the Atlantic or try something even further!! Ur now set as my desktop background!! Thank you for everything.
Thu Jun 9 16:54:59 2005
Otis Luxton from Sudbury, Suffolk.
Well done Kirsty! You rock! Your a great inspiration to loads of people out there! I'm gonna go rip it up now!
Sun Nov 28 10:37:02 2004
Rhian Jefferys from Canada
Hey Kirsty great job...this is her neice from Canada!!!!!!!!!
Thu Sep 23 04:20:05 2004
Ben, Aberystwyth
Well done Kirsty! Excellent effort!
Sun Sep 5 20:00:31 2004
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