PAUL BEIDERWELL
Lead Instructor
I first discovered kitesurfing in 1999 when I saw the "King Of The Air" competition on television. I had never seen anything like it. I found myself on the edge of my seat as I watched the riders jump 40 feet off the water, ride big waves and perform wake-style tricks while being pulled behind giant kites. I was quick to buy a small trainer kite, and then a much larger 12-meter kite.

At the time, kiting was only starting to become popular, and training opportunities were almost non-existent. Many of us who started back then suffered humiliating and dangerous situations, and it sometimes took months to develop even the most basic skills without proper instruction. It was clear that a training program was needed to minimize injuries and maintain access on our local beaches.

After helping many people with pointers, I realized a more detailed lesson plan was needed. In 2002, with help from Extreme Kites in St. Augustine, FL, I became a certified PASA instructor. Since then, I have helped over four hundred people learn and enjoy the sport of kiteboarding. Now my wife Linda and I both train. Check out the Huguenot Park page of our web site to see one of the most beautiful inlets on the East Coast.