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WD: What piece of advice would you give to a woman who wants to learn to kiteboard?

Just do it! It's such a fun sport! Just make sure you get lessons at a good kiteboarding school before you try it on your own. Always play safe...

WD: What accomplishments are you most proud of?

I guess this crossing is one of the kiteboarding accomplishments I am the most proud of. Being part of this event was very important to me.

WD: What kite and board are you currently using?

I am using the Slingshot Fuel Kites and the Slingshot SX 122 Board, I love it!

WD: What's your riding style?

My favourite style of riding is definitively the radical, unhooked way of kiting. Other than that, I am really into riding waves....

WD: If you were stranded on an island, what three things could you not live without (other than your kiteboard)?

Chocolate, my cell phone and a good book...

WD: What do you do when you are not kiteboarding?

Getting into trouble...

WD: What goes through your mind when you are 30-feet in the air?

It's quite a nice feeling, flying through the air completely silently...

WD: What's the women's pro circuit like? What would you change?

I really have to say the the women's pro circuit is amazing and a lot of fun!! You may not believe it but we have great friendships on the tour and I always felt good amongst all the girls on tour. Of course everyone wants to have a good result and tries to give her best, but in the end, we all know what really is important: having a good time on the water with your friends.

WD: Tell us something most people don't know about you?

When I was a child, I wanted to be a princess...

WD: Plans and goals for the rest of the summer?

I'll be kiting in Australia and the US (Gorge), catching some waves in OZ...

WD: Your favorite place to kiteboard?

Margaret River and some other spots in Western Australia.