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CJ is currently one of the highest ranked Australian KiteSurfers in the world. CJ has been competing in Kiteboarding for over 5 years now. CJ is the only female in Australia and the only Australian to ever become an international team rider for Liquid Force.
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CJ has been with Kitesurf Gold Coast since it began 1999 when CJ took her first kitesurf lessons with Kitesurf Gold Coast.
Since then she has become one of today's world recognized top female riders. CJ has visited and taught in many
schools around the world and is proud to be part of the top international school renowned for operating at an international standard.
CJ works together with a team of the world class instructors. This makes Kitesurf Gold Coast a leader in Kitesurfing tuition.
In 2002 CJ started to compete and enter local contest's by the end of the year CJ held her first ever world rank of 14th on the KPWT (Kiteboard Pro World Tour). After 5 contests along the East Coast of Australia CJ became the 2003 Australian Kitesurf League Female Champion and travelled internationally to achieve a world rank of 3rd overall for the 2003 KPWT. 2005 saw CJ be the face of Athleta, the stunt double for Ferro's "Bueno" TV Commercial, starred 2 reality TV shows called "Air Time" & "Help! I'm a Celebrity, Get me out of Here", also ABC Children's program "BTN" (Behind the News) and "Nexus", whilst training to become QLD's 2005 women's Freestyle and Wave Riding Champion. 2006 turned to be even more exciting as the only Australian selected as one of 12 international pro riders to be invited to attend the Cindy Mosey Island Odyssey in Kandavu, Fiji October 2006. This invitational event was unique for women in kitesurf, everyone who was chosen to compete in the CMIO (Cindy Mosey Island Odyssey) in Fiji, October 2006, were of an international standard. Through out the CMIO the filming of the "Kite Goddess" DVD & TV show was filmed. Check it out! Soon to be aired on Fuel TV, Australia.
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With 6 contests across the globe CJ ranked 8th in the 2004 PKRA (Pro Kite Riders Association), which today is still the highest ranking of any Australian on this premier tour.
With the opening of Onedge Wake Kite Ski in mermaid Beach & Kitesurf Gold Coast in Southport 2007 has been another busy year for CJ. In March CJ flew to the West Coast of Australia to work with world renowned surf photographer John Bilderback and his lovely wife Alexis Bilderback. The Bilderback's were on location in WA to film & produce there 1st ever movie "Lines", CJ has the pleasure fo joining them in Margaret River along with Jason Slezak, Davey Blair, Jamie Herriaz, Kristin Boese and many other professional riders. Lines will be released March 2008. In October CJ travelled to Tonga as she was once again invited to compete in the Cindy Mosey Island Odyssey. It was a fantastic trip and one every female kite rider should consider doing at least once. Media releases will be happening all over the world over the next few months. In November CJ and thge Onedge & Kitesurf Gold Coast kite team travelled to Mambo in Merimbula. CJ once again made it onto the podium with a strong field of ladies competing CJ finished in 2nd place, which CJ was stoked with.
CJ is dedicated to the progression of Kiteboarding, offering the absolute best in kitesurf tuition. CJ is an active member of the kitesurfing community, being a committee member of the PKRA (Pro Kite Riders Association) in 2004 & 2006, adviser for the 2005 contest sub committee of the AKSA (Australian Kite Surf Association) and Treasurer of the SE QLD Kitesurf Association for 2006.
CJ also is currently an international team rider for Liquid Force, Dakine and Billabong.
CJ is an IATA International Travel Consultant with over 10 years travel and tour operator experience. After personally traveling to over 37 countries and kiting in at least 14, she is always happy to offer her students free advice on domestic and international Kitesurfing locations.
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CJ won Australia's most prestige event "Mambo" in November 2006
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Join CJ & the team in 2008 for another action packed exciting year. The next issue of Australian Kiteboarder Magazine will keep you posted.
You can contact CJ by calling +61 (0) 405 197 870 or go to our Contact Us page and send her an email.
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See CJ in Kiteboarder Mag
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