Tom Court

BVI Jam and Neker Island

tomcourt46@hotmail.com (Tom Court) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:08:44 GMT

For the last week I have been out in the BVI’s in the Caribbean, Staying on Sir Richard Branson private island, Neker Island. It has been one of the best events that I have ever been to whilst I have been kiting and the island its self is too good to be true.

Apart from the amazing island, the BVI’s are beautiful and the competitors of the BVI kite Jam have been cursing through the islands on kites, boats and helicopters for the last seven days. Overall there where 53 people, 14 boats and a whole following of people involved in the inter island kite event. All kiting together and partying every night in a different location.

The event its self will be putting out some awesome shots and a full story in the next issue of Kiteboarding Magazine in the US and keep and eye out for some amazing video of the event. Next years BVI kite jam is already confirmed so go to their website and book up: www.bvikitejam.com

Here are some of my shots to make you throth!

Road to Recovery

tomcourt46@hotmail.com (Tom Court) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:00:49 GMT

So after four weeks of not being able to do much, i am finally back on it again after having my pin removed from my finger a few days ago! Good feeling and ready to hit the BVI kite jam on Neker island.
Check out the vid of the doctor pulling out my finger pin: www.youtube.com/tomcourt4

New Video: Australia

tomcourt46@hotmail.com (Tom Court) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:57:08 GMT

Check out my latest video from Australia! Shot in only a few days of riding before disaster struck…http://www.vimeo.com/9342472
or
www.youtube.com/tomcourt4

"A collection of shots from the first day of my Australia trip around the Perth area and Woodies point. I flew out for the CORE rail jam to compete, but unfortunately I broke my finger, ending my riding for the trip. This is the video I got in those first few days.

Shot by: Susi Mai and the CORE jam crew
Filmed mostly on the Cannon 7D and Sony Cam "

kicker shot

tomcourt46@hotmail.com (Tom Court) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:36:11 GMT

a still shot taken from some footage at the core jam…

Core Jam Finnished

tomcourt46@hotmail.com (Tom Court) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:47:08 GMT

After a long week of riding obstacles at woodmans point in WA fot the Core Jam, its just come to an end. It was an awesome eight days of solid wind, loads of kiting time with everyone involved. The results can be seen on the official core website at: www.coreonlinemagazine.com

Unfortunately I broke my finger on the 2nd day of the event, eliminating my chances to place in the top 6 riders for the overall result. This was a real bad thing for me as i had flown out for the event and i was really looking forward to some solid rail time. Not to menation the 3 days in hospital and 2 hour operation!

Here is a riding shot from my first day warm up…video coming soon!

Australia

tomcourt46@hotmail.com (Tom Court) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:43:10 GMT

Hitting Auz with a bang for the CORE rail jam, it has been a good few days, arriving in Auz and sorting out a car and accommodation. I have been riding for the first few days in a few different spots, getting used to the area and warming up after a cold month in the UK.

The CORE jam stared a few days ago and we have been busy setting up the rails and riding a bit, warming up for the contest at the end of the week. Unfortunately I broke my finger on day 2 of the warm up sessions for the contest, eliminating my chances of competing.This is a bit of a setback for me, but it should only keep me out of the water for about four weeks and i will be back on form for the BVI kite jam on Necker island in march.

Snow Kite IOW

tomcourt46@hotmail.com (Tom Court) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:01:31 GMT

Wow, so as good as this winter has been, it just got better. Yesterday it snowed about 10 inches on the hills near my house, so I headed up for a bit of snow kite action. Amazing to be surfing one day and then snowboarding the next!

Booked Auz tickets yesterday too, 18th on the way the Perth for the Core Jam followed by the KTA Boracay event and then the BVI kite Jam on Neker island…Going to be a good start to the season!

A New Year!

tomcourt46@hotmail.com (Tom Court) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:00:31 GMT

Right, so I have just come rounds after far too long on the festive band wagon following Christmas. Back to making plans for the coming season in 2010, what a good year its going to be!

Im still here in the UK, waiting to get on a plane to Australia to meet the UK crew out there and ride in the CORE rail jam at Woodmans point, Perth. The winter in the UK has been surprisingly good, dishing out some solid swells and a few kite sessions, so it hasnt been all bad, but never the less I am ready to move onto the next trip.

After Auz, North are sending me to the Philippines for the KTA Boracay event, that should be good to see whats happening on their emerging tour and the level of riding from the local riders.

I will post next from the airport as I head to AUZ…later…

Back in the UK

tomcourt46@hotmail.com (Tom Court) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:57:25 GMT

So, Iv been back on the IOW now for a week or so, seeing y family and getting some things together for 2010. The weather has been pretty bad apparently in the UK for most of winter so far, however, the day I arrived we had some of the biggest swell hit I have seen in years. My local surf break was topping out at about 3 times over head. I have been getting some epic waves in the last few days…check out the closeout shot!

My vague plan for the next few weeks is to ride here in the UK, practice some of my tricks in the cold to make sure I have them solid and then think about heading to Australia at the begging of Jan. Will keep you posted of what goes down in the UK…

Latest Video, Brazil 2009

tomcourt46@hotmail.com (Tom Court) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:13:41 GMT

Hey Guys,

Just a heads up, I have just uploaded a new video from my Brazil trip last month. All shot by Susi Mai with some help from Jereme Tronet too :) it is just a short compilation of some riding on the lagoons near Cumbuco. Check it out:
http://www.vimeo.com/8018602

or

www.youtube.com/tomcourt4