Good call Bleighty.

Beginners...if the mud is slippery then walk out into the water to solid sand and have someone launch your kite for you, or launch so that you are being pulled out into the water (depends on wind direction).

Do not to launch directly upwind of hard objects. If you launch hooked in (your call), keep your hand on your release the whole time. Shit happens fast in 35+.

If you feel like it might be too much it probably is. Wait it out and live to ride later in the day. In 30+ a helmet is a real good idea.

See you at NSW.