Yea man I boarded my plane yesterday at about noon to Philli. Soon as I got there I had a quick lunch at the pizza place and then went to my gate to board the next plane. This was the big air bus honker flight which I know so well. As I was going through the boarding operation when the ticket man screwed up one of my paper tickets by accident. Going through much frustration I finally got the matter resolved, but for my troubles the airline gave my a first class seat the whole way there. Man it was so sweet! I'm talking like a seat that becomes a bed at the press of a button. I'm talking legroom like you have never experienced! Our stewardess brought us like steaming hot towels just to wipe our face off! The food was full blown fish with like shrimp and calamari! Dude I will never forget it! Anyways I am here now and am about to hit the waters. Keep ya posted!
Rocky
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ACE Chatwell represents the WKC mission in its entirety. At 14 he began windsurfing around Wildcat (No harness and wore jeans for jellyfish protection). Howizard gave him some used kite gear and here we are 3 years later and Rocky is now Ranked 9th in the world. He rides harder, longer, and is more determined than any other rider. On top of that he's the nicest kid you could hope to meet, yes Sir's & yes Maam's. He has all the makings of a champion, and will soon be the best in the world.
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Date and place of birth: April 26, 1990 - Midland, TX USA
Nickname: Rocky
Home: Corpus Christi, Texas
Profession: nursing student/Abercrombie & Fitch
Career aspirations: get up as high as possible
Kiteboarding since: 2004
Why kiteboard: best sport in the world
Other sports: working out, skateboarding, skim boarding
Other interests: accoustic guitar
Favorite kite: C kite 10/11/12m
Favorite board: 137 x 40 BROKITE Kiteboard
http://www.brokite.com/
I am strong in: freestyle - chop and flat water
I hate: gusty offshore winds
Favorite spot: Wildcat Park - Portland, Tx my homespot
Lola - Flour Bluff, Texas
Rockport Beach, Mustang Island, Padre Island
Motto: live everyday as if it is your last
Best vacation so far: Turks and Caicos
Favorite drink: water, keeps you healthy
Favorite food: Mexican food
My car: 2005 Mustang
Highlights of my career: PKRA Top Ten 2007 North American Freestyle Champion 2006
My future: to be successful and promote kiteboarding
Worst kiteboarding accident: face plant in the rocks, no helmet - Wildcat Park
My contact: chatwellrocky@gmail.com
Nickname: Rocky
Home: Corpus Christi, Texas
Profession: nursing student/Abercrombie & Fitch
Career aspirations: get up as high as possible
Kiteboarding since: 2004
Why kiteboard: best sport in the world
Other sports: working out, skateboarding, skim boarding
Other interests: accoustic guitar
Favorite kite: C kite 10/11/12m
Favorite board: 137 x 40 BROKITE Kiteboard
http://www.brokite.com/
I am strong in: freestyle - chop and flat water
I hate: gusty offshore winds
Favorite spot: Wildcat Park - Portland, Tx my homespot
Lola - Flour Bluff, Texas
Rockport Beach, Mustang Island, Padre Island
Motto: live everyday as if it is your last
Best vacation so far: Turks and Caicos
Favorite drink: water, keeps you healthy
Favorite food: Mexican food
My car: 2005 Mustang
Highlights of my career: PKRA Top Ten 2007 North American Freestyle Champion 2006
My future: to be successful and promote kiteboarding
Worst kiteboarding accident: face plant in the rocks, no helmet - Wildcat Park
My contact: chatwellrocky@gmail.com
Wildcat Park - 4th of July
photo by Beck Endres
Stan's ferrari
My Sponsors and Supporters
BRO KITE Biteboards - http://www.brokite.com/
Mom and Dad
Memaw and Grandaddy McNair
Cass Real Estate-Shawn Cass
Mom and Dad
Memaw and Grandaddy McNair
Cass Real Estate-Shawn Cass
SBC Kiteboarding Magazine
Kiteboarding Events 2007 I have attended:
PKRA stop#1 - Movistar Kiteboarding World Cup 2007
El Yaque and Coche Islands Venezuela
April 17 - April 21
13th place freestyle
4th place best trick
won Rookie of the Year Award for the Most Improved Rider
PKRA stop#2 - Surf Worldcup Podersdorf/Neusiedlersee
Lake Podersdorf Austria
May 1 - May 6
4th place freestyle
PKRA stop#3 - Marsala Kite World Festival
Marsala, Sicily Island, Italy
May 29 - June 3
17th place freestyle
PKRA stop#4 - Cabarete World Cup 2007
Bozo Beach - Cabarete, Domincan Republic
June 27 - July 1
9th place freestyle
PKRA stop#5 - Movistar/Nokia Kite Pro Tarifa 2007
Tarifa, Ensenada De Valdevaqueros, Entre El Chiringuito Tangana Y, Spain
July 4 - July 8
17th place freestyle
PKRA stop#6 - Fuerteventura Kiteboarding Grand Slam World Cup
Fuerteventura Canary Islands
July 31 - August 4
25th place freestyle
PKRA stop#7 - Gard Kitesurf World Cup
St. Peter - Ording, North Sea, Germany
August 18 - August 26
7th place freestyle
PKRA stop#8 - Kite-Extreme 2007
Delta Do Parnaiba/Luis Correia, Piaui Brazil
September 19 - September 23
17th place
PKRA stop#9 - Movistar Chile Kiteboarding World Cup
Matansas, Chile September 29 - October 6
9th place
2008
PKRA stop #1 - Movistar Kiteboard World Cup
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico March 5-March 9
9th place
El Yaque and Coche Islands Venezuela
April 17 - April 21
13th place freestyle
4th place best trick
won Rookie of the Year Award for the Most Improved Rider
PKRA stop#2 - Surf Worldcup Podersdorf/Neusiedlersee
Lake Podersdorf Austria
May 1 - May 6
4th place freestyle
PKRA stop#3 - Marsala Kite World Festival
Marsala, Sicily Island, Italy
May 29 - June 3
17th place freestyle
PKRA stop#4 - Cabarete World Cup 2007
Bozo Beach - Cabarete, Domincan Republic
June 27 - July 1
9th place freestyle
PKRA stop#5 - Movistar/Nokia Kite Pro Tarifa 2007
Tarifa, Ensenada De Valdevaqueros, Entre El Chiringuito Tangana Y, Spain
July 4 - July 8
17th place freestyle
PKRA stop#6 - Fuerteventura Kiteboarding Grand Slam World Cup
Fuerteventura Canary Islands
July 31 - August 4
25th place freestyle
PKRA stop#7 - Gard Kitesurf World Cup
St. Peter - Ording, North Sea, Germany
August 18 - August 26
7th place freestyle
PKRA stop#8 - Kite-Extreme 2007
Delta Do Parnaiba/Luis Correia, Piaui Brazil
September 19 - September 23
17th place
PKRA stop#9 - Movistar Chile Kiteboarding World Cup
Matansas, Chile September 29 - October 6
9th place
2008
PKRA stop #1 - Movistar Kiteboard World Cup
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico March 5-March 9
9th place
2 comments:
Dude, that's the coolest story. I have been on several "across the pond" trips, but I've never gotten the "rock star" treatment. That's sweet, dude. Keep it up!
Hey, man, I really wish you well on this event! We always tell people how you're doing, and I would love to say "Rocky, in the top five" and I WILL! You rock, dude, and just know we're all right there with you. Just do it like you do it. You love to ride and THAT's what makes the difference. Live it up!
WKC Rookie, Brent
Oh, PS, you're not missing anything here. It's been rainy and the wind has been totally LAME since you left. You took the good stuff with you, so let the Kite-Gods prevail in FuerteVentura!
Brent
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