Our good friend Andy Regan the distributor of Slingshot and Mystic has been ill for a few weeks. Originally thought to be a pinched nerve, but after having an MRI they found a tumour on his spine.

Andy has been hospitalized and is under heavy medication for the pain, and not up to communication with anyone at this stage.

Andy has built a great team around him, and in regards to Slingshot and Board Crazy it is business as usual and everything is still on track for the upcoming season.

His family has expressed appreciation for the support so far, and the respect for their privacy at this time.

We all look forward to seeing Andy back soon.

Another kiteboarder who had a recent brush with cancer, Bruce E, called and suggested it would be good to allow all those wanting to pass on their good wishes and support for Andy via this forum.

That way we can let him know how much support he has from the kiteboarding network.

Please post your letters of support for Andy on here.

p.s. See letters of support in kitesurfing forum also

And don't forget the Sailworks distributor and the those great Caveman boards from the past-a legend windsurfer- well before the kiting came along.

Andrew offered me a sponsorship deal back in the 1990's with Sailworks sails and showed great support for my windsurfing school, also enjoyed two great trips to Maui with the Board Crazy crew

Very sad to hear Andrew is in hospital, -get well soon, we need to see you back out Windsurfing
take care
Kellie

Andrew is a real nice guy & always keen as. I wish you a full & speedy recovery....Paddo

Wow that's a shock
I went on one of his Maui trips in 2000 and been buying Sailworks Retros of him ever since
Hope all goes well for you mate and a speedy recovery.

Andrew,
thinking of you & wishing you a speedy recovery,so you can get back to Marmong & keep the boys honest in the FW races.
all the best Tom & Gail

Andrew an absolute icone on the australian windsurfing scene for ever! A mentor and a very good friend to us all. Always there to help with any problems we may have had in this wonderful sport. So very very clever in what ever he chooses to do.
Enjoyed so much meeting up with him on Garda a little while ago. Love you so much please get better soon!!!
Tibor and Irene

Andrew. Sorry to hear you are in the wars at present. But just take a look at Lance Armstong........he was a big mess & beat it. You are strong in all that you do. Lance wrote " its not about the bike". When you beat this we want to read your book called "Its ALL about the kite!" Hope you are feeling a bit better soon.
Dave

You will be out of there in no time Ronnie. Hospital food is crap. Seriously though hope you have a speedy recovery and will catch up with you soon.

Dean & Leeann Hendrie

When you get back I'll try not to beat you down for the cheapect price....I'm feeling guilty now.. Always enjoy the banter...

Wishing you all the best Andrew.... I'm sure you'll be back on the water in no time.