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Clarissa Hempel, Brasilien kite surfer living in Maui, Hawaii, pumps up her kite in final minutes before catching plane at Vieux Port airport across street from Reef surf center.
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Rapid ascent.
St Lucia, perfect place for kite surfing.
Gentle descent.
Bay of Vieux Port, St Lucia, can accommodate many kite surfers at a time who rent equipment at the Reef Restaurant. Clarissa, a pro who travels the world competing and teaching, was hired by the Reef to teach here.
Difficult upside down jump. One of the last jumps we had time for before she ran off to feed baby and catch plane back to Maui.
Still upside down. Amazing skill.
Coming in for final landing. The concentration on her face still visible. Clarissa is a pro sports woman at the top of her game.
Final splashdown
Feed baby, catch plane and back to Maui!