Very sad, the enjoyable phone conversations will be now cherished memories.

I received a call from Slingshot Dave earlier today, but have been speechless with so many thoughts and fond memories running through my head.

A lot of what I would say has been said, especially from Ryland, Carl, Michele, Djdojo and many more.

Our sport is where it is today in Australia due mainly to the amazing energy, passion and belief Andy gave it. We must continue this passion in his legacy- striving to always try and do the right thing by others, support each others right to ride how they choose and what they choose, help out with the growth of the sport through giving up your time, money and energy at events and local beaches day to day and most importantly, doing it all with a huge smile and a warmth that melts down barriers, for this was Andy's way!

Andy, thank you so very much for all of your personal support over many years, my heart goes out to family, friends, the Slingshot community and to all of you who have had the pleasure of having Andy in your life. He will be truly missed.

Warmest regards, Chris Wardell and Andy Blythe

I'm so very sorry to hear this, Andy will be greatly missed by all the kiters at Surf Sales, he was a great bloke, a smooth rider with just a bang on attitude, always a smile, always a snappy comeback to our witticisms, a fantastic guy who I'll badly miss at Slinger meetings in future.

My sincere condolences to all his family and friends who must miss him in equal measure, I'm only sorry it's the other side of the world, I'd like to pass my respects at the funeral.

This May the 1st we're having a Windsurf against Cancer day following the death of some other dear friends, he will be in my thoughts on that day.

Graeme Fuller and all at Surf Sales Ltd.

So sorry to hear that Andrew Regan aka ronnie or uncle has left us, or has he?

His spirit lives on......

Very sad news indeed.

RIP Andy and condolences to your loved ones.

From Caloundra Kitesurfing Club

Gutted.
Even with all the news over the past year it is difficult to come to terms with the fact that such an all-round positive life force has been so senselessly snuffed out.
To me Andy epitomises the very best of all that makes so many kiters I call friends such great people to know.

Andy - You will continue to be an inspiration, not only to me but, to so many in this great sport you put so much of your unstoppable energy into.
You leave the world in debt.
Nice way to go pal - but way too soon.
We've all been robbed.

A very sad day. Remember you always.

Andy has moved on way to early and I think if he could have sent us all a message it would be to keep things in perspective, live every day to the max and don't put off what you want to achieve, because you never know what's around the corner.

XX

RIP Andy and our most sincere condolences to your family.
You will be missed and your contributions to the kiting and windsurfing community will not be forgotten. RIP mate.

Windsurf n'Snow Team.

sad news my condolences to family,friends and Slingshot crew

Very sorry to hear this news , condolences to Andy's family .
Mike

everything that could be said i think has been. hard to put in words andy's life and the loss everyone is experiencing right now. thoughts are with andy's family. if anyone is in need of a place to stay on sunday/monday night let me know we can have half a dozen or so at our place.
The Gearing family xx

Sad news, Andy was a top bloke. Lost for words.

My Condolences to Andrew's family and Friends. RIP

Regards

Lach

Extremely sad to hear - Andy was a terrific guy - This is a big loss to everybody who knew him but also a massive loss to the future kite surfing community.
He will be sadly missed and always remembered.

Our thoughts and warmest regards go out to Andy's family and close friends throughout this sad time.

From the team at Ocean Addicts

Just got the terrible news this avo.
I just can't believe it......my sincerest condolences to his family.
I can still see him pumping up at Ham's for a big Nor'easter.
Kiting there and at Squids is going to be really different from now on.
If he can hear my thoughts, I hope he knows 3 things.
1) Andy, you were so generous to the kiting community, thank you so much.
2) you took interest in the lives of others, you listened while we spoke, thanks again.
3) We'll miss you fella, but we won't ever forget you.
Cya all at belmont 10am Mon.
Tezza

We've got to have the biggest annual downwinder event ever to celebrate this legend of a man.....any takers ???

Pic taken at Lennox Head Classic '07