Just over two hundred & thirty kiters, families & friends have come and gone for KS2012. It's all over for another year.

We faced howling easterlies and some reasonable swell. We dealt with bushfires and road closures, and unbelievably long detours. We sweltered in the shade and waited. We SUP'ped and waited...and waited.

Our patience was finally rewarded late on Saturday afternoon when we saw 30 kites out for a couple of hours and KS began to feel like a kitesurfing festival once again, albeit briefly.

Thanks to Airborne Kitesurfing for bringing a fleet of Starboard SUP boards and Kitesurf SUP for bringing their Coreban boards also. Both Airborne & KSS can take credit for keeping us busy and entertained during the day.

Thanks also to those other sponsors who have shown dedication to the event despite trying conditions for the past couple of years: Mel & Nigel from Best; Jen from Zephyr Kite Tours; Sean Webb from Kitesurf Warehouse; Sam from Jeep; Ben Wilson & crew from BWS - thanks for a kick arse after party boys...still not fully recovered from that...

Adrian Roper/Underground Boards provided two boards with the KS2012 Logo imprinted in the board - many thanks to Adrian for these unique prizes - Dan Anderson must also be recognised for bleeding for the team/brand/sport/event - an unrivaled dedication - cheers mate!

Thanks also to our friends at KSA designs and Kite Elements for providing some very fashionable attire.

Support & assistance from the Shire of Irwin & Dept of Sport & Recreation (Mid west region office) was also appreciated.

Thanks to all the dedicated WAKSA/AKSA members who've maintained their faith in this event over the past couple of years - especially those crew who've come from interstate just to be here (Ben, Ash, Brad to name a few of you)....it's been a pleasure putting this event on for the members.

The planning for KS 2013 begins next week....