The main reason that
we went to Vietnam, and Mui Ne in particular, was for Lance to try kite
surfing. An item on the bucket list! Mui Ne is known around the world for the
winds – the perfect, predictable winds just right for kite surfing and wind
surfing. Mornings were usually still, but gradually the wind would build and by
noon or 1pm the beach and surf would be filled with boarders.
Lance took 8 hours of
lessons at Mr Lee’s Kite School. Mr Lee and his wife Flower operate the only
Vietnamese owned kite school on the beach. They provided everything – training kite,
full size kite, harness, and board – as well as the 31 year old German
instructor named Mario.
For seven straight
days, Lance was on the beach with Mario. He progressed from initial training on
the beach - training kite and big kite – to body dragging with the kite in the
water. Then the wind stopped for a couple of days. A good thing, as he was
ready for a rest. By then we only had a few more days in Mui Ne. He decided to
take a break and not take further lessons.
Overall he enjoyed the
experience, but recognized that he needs more practice time, skill, experience,
and equipment! Perhaps, he will take more lessons another place and time. Or
perhaps, not!