Following the desperately sad news of J’s passing A Go fund me page has been set up for his final flight, resting place and a charity close to the family’s heart.
Please support this worthy cause if you are able…
PLEASE DONATE HERE
“Jonathan, Jonny, ‘J’ – depending on when you knew him, sadly passed away in a kitesurfing accident in Tiree, Scotland on Thursday 30th October 2025.
It is evident that J was deeply loved by many people all over the world.
J will be in Scotland for a little while longer while the authorities carry out their investigations into his death. After that, we have the unenviable task of bringing him home, back to his beloved Cornwall.
It seemed fitting, therefore, that this should be as a ‘last flight’ after a long and distinguished career in Aviation. My wonderful colleagues at Skybus want to make this happen, and are planning this special journey to bring him home, including a Fire Service Guard of Honour for his departure.
J’s family and friends would like to raise money for 3 causes.
-To Skybus to fund the fuel. It is a such a small company, and a trip like this will have a large impact both financially and operationally. Their generosity to us is overwhelming.
-To donate to Penhaligon’s Friends; a Cornish charity that supports bereaved children. It’s a charity that Savannah will directly benefit from as she navigates her life without her wonderful ‘dada’.
-We would like to lay J to rest in a very special place, overlooking the sea where he kite-surfed; in a cemetery that Savannah can have easy access to. Even though it is very close to home, it is ‘out of area’ meaning we have to make our case to the Town Council. Should we be successful, the costs will be significantly higher.
Thank you all for your outpouring of love to us. We are all overwhelmed by the lovely flowers, messages and offers of support. We are so grateful. Thank you. Debi x”
Look out for a members Email newsletter coming shortly putting into action the points of the meeting.
Thank you to those who attended the finalised minutes are available here.
Until we advise otherwise please assume that our Hayle Harbour Parking permits are not valid for the car park at the Bluff.
Last week The harbour Master said that we will be informed of changes but our current understanding is that the landowner has passed all responsibility for Car park fees monitoring and fines to an outside party and we are not sure the harbour authority are aware, and we haven’t been approached to provide the number plates that you have registered when picking up your pass. The ANPR cameras went live this Saturday.
We will be trying to find out the definitive situation in the next day or two but if you do want to use the Bluff car park please pay the appropriate fee to avoid a potential fine.
We will obviously be in negotiations as a club with the stakeholders and try and work out how the car parking will operate in the future for the best interests of all involved.
The BKSA have published guidelines for kitesports during lockdown, in summary it is OK for us to kite during lockdown but there are restrictions and recommendations please see a summary from the BKSA below.
Dear Kiter,
So we find ourself in a very strange position once again, on the eve of some more time at home. Many of you have been in touch with very valid questions …
“Can I still kite during lockdown?” “Is my insurance still valid?” “Where can I go and not go?”
The short and positive answer is YES
ALL Kitesports disciplines from Kitesurfing, foiling, Buggying, land boarding and wingsurfing will be allowed….and actively encouraged during November.
Its not unconditional however…
We need to be competent:
Kitesports require some learning and technique. If you are a BKSA Level 2 intermediate or above kiter in your chosen discipline, then get out there. Do your safety site assessment (SHOE) and be honest with yourself about the conditions. If you are not yet independent then I’m afraid you will have to wait and continue your lessons post lockdown.
We need to stay local:
The government has indicated that it would like people to stay local when exercising. Short car journeys are allowed in England, different regulations are in place in the devolved nations and you need to check the relevant regulations for your location. Please use the relevant link below…
