Flying High
Most of us would refute the life or death nature of her dilemma – but for the thrill-seeking Johara, the slopes and the waves were as vital as food and water.
Now the BA (Hons) Maritime Leisure Management* alumnus has found the perfect life balance – through the incredible sport of kitesurfing.
“Doing a BA in Maritime Leisure Management was an obvious choice. The outdoors was my passion and the course content was an excellent balance of everything I needed to know for my sporting life ahead,” said Johara.
While studying for her degree, Johara taught sailing and raced dinghies – and she had her first taste of flying kites at nearby Calshot.
Kiting has taken Johara all over the world. She rounded up by taking the Professional Ladies’ Championship title in 2007 and is ranked seventh in the world.
And now, with her two friends Johara runs Turbulence Angels kiting team, which mixes competing with teaching. “It didn’t feel like we were starting a business – we just wanted to get more girls out kiting,” she said. More information is available at www.turbulenceangels.com||
*This course has now been revised and redeveloped.