Someone has obviously been busy whining!
Tom, try getting both sides of the story next time. There was good reason for doing so, mainly safety. There was a way off of the island that the person in question had just informed me of. The kiter in question found a pump but could not reinflate the kite so it would properly fly. Would you feel safe on a kite that won't reinflate on a 25 mile downwinder ALONE in VERY choppy water and high winds? I think not. If you want the whole story, I will be glad to fill you in. If you PM me I will let you know ALL of the story.
