ONE - Kiteboarders must never be allowed to wear Speedos, no matter how mainstream the sport gets!

TWO - Forum 'pimps' need to get a life. Ride and be happy.

THREE - Smoking rooms at airports make me laugh, especially the one at Frankfurt airport in Germany.

FOUR - The Vietnamese people are very special. They're courageous, humble, happy and good old ass-kickers.

FIVE - New Zealand is the 'Mecca' for any kiter on land, snow and water.

SIX - “Wagyu” restaurant in Hong Kong serves the finest tasting steak in the world.

SEVEN - The 'Kiwi Hardman' is the deadliest drink combo out there. It consists of four chasers, a pint of any beer, a Kiwi sized glass of wine (huge bowl), a short with a mixer of any choice and finally a shot of any choice. Record is 13 seconds, I’m told.

EIGHT - Everyone should sail across an ocean at least once in their lives... on a sailing yacht not a cruise liner! Life is too easy these days and some of the magic gets lost.

NINE - Helping to deliver our child was the most exhilarating experience of my life.

TEN - Check into every opportunity that comes your way; pass too many up and they will stop flowing your way.