Rider Profiles

Melissa Gill

Nationality: USA and Costa Rica

Date of Birth: August 22nd 1983

Lives: Jupiter, FL

Started Kiting: 2004


Competes: Everything!  Freestyle, wave riding, course racing and speed racing.  I compete mostly in US events, but I have been doing some of the world championships in course racing and speed racing.  I am hoping to go to some of the wave riding events.


MELISSA'S HIGH FIVES:

Description: Easy going, compassionate, happy and loves the ocean and nature.

Kitesurfing Style: I like all styles.

Top Places to Ride: In the US: Jupiter, Hatteras, The Gorge, San Francisco, anywhere in the Caribbean, South Africa, Brazil, Costa Rica and many more!

Favourite Moves: Most importantly have fun! Push yourself to try new things, but always be safe.

Riding Tips: Just have fun and kite the way you like.