A true legend has passed away. Poul 88 left us yesterday

alsbirk · **Joined:** Fri Jul 11, 2003 11:39 am **Posts:** 120

One of the most inspirering kiteboarders passed away yesterday, Poul died with the kite in his hand at an age of 88.

Poul who turned 88 in february was riding his 8m kite a well windy day at his homespot "Sydvestpynten" near Copenhagen a few km from his house. He came in to shore with the kite a 12 when his heart stopped beating. He died happy the way he wanted at his favorite spot after a great day of kiting - after a long great and very active life around the ocean with his friends.

His life was truly inspiring, I clearly remeber when he took up kiteboarding around 2001 or 2002 and thereafter spending almost every day riding, always with a smile and wanting to chat.

He showed the direction of how to live a great and active senior life and many funy memories remain.

Thanks Poul!

http://kitesurferen.dk/index.php/entry/ ... -gaet-bort

lander · **Joined:** Mon Sep 27, 2004 7:35 am **Posts:** 215

Condolences. A great representative of the sport

ChickenTikka · **Posted:** Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:51 am

That's an awesome way to go, good for him. Godspeed, Poul.

speedyRider · **Joined:** Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:14 am **Posts:** 321

I had know about Poul a few years ago here in Kiteforum. Was an inspiration back then.
When i read the news subject i was wishing he hadnt passed away for a long time sickness, i was wishing he was still active, healthy and he had died doing what he liked to do and still doing it.
that was the way he had to pass, if any. My condolences in this very sad news.

A true inspiration for all of us. Live like there is no tomorrow!

Toby · **Posted:** Mon Oct 08, 2012 11:40 am

Very sad to hear this!
For sure an idol for all of us and inspiration for older people!

Amazing way to die...I feel really happy for him.
He wouldn't want to go that way? Me for sure!

RIP Poul !

tony montana · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:58 am **Posts:** 334

what a way to go,doing what he loved,TONY

BWD · **Joined:** Thu Jun 05, 2003 3:37 am **Posts:** 2134

Youtch · **Joined:** Mon Jun 02, 2003 3:00 pm **Posts:** 314

Can someone provide some subtitles in english for this video!

This is truly inspiring and need to be shared. It is his legacy!

Noahpz · **Posted:** Mon Oct 08, 2012 2:25 pm

Yes, a true legend. He will endure as an inspiration to many. I wish his family peace and love.

Noah

Kamikuza · **Posted:** Mon Oct 08, 2012 2:34 pm

A true legend has passed away. Poul 88 left us yesterday

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