Summarizing https://cryptohayes.substack.com/p/kite-or-board

Here's my try:

The author discusses their experience with kitesurfing in two different locations - Fuerteventura and Mauritius. They found that in Fuerteventura, the open ocean swells were challenging for beginners, and they felt exposed to the elements. They were able to get up and ride a bit but struggled with judging how much power to give the kite so they could maintain control and ride the waves. As always happens, they would frequently give the kite too much power and launch themselves out of their board into the water, sometimes smacking the water face first. It took a lot of concentration to keep their heart rate down and just chill while being attached to a kite 25 metres above them with almost no other humans in sight.

In Mauritius, the conditions were very different. The kite school was located in a protected lagoon with waist-deep water for several kilometres out. There were zero waves, and if you fell, you could simply put your kite at 12:00, walk over to your board, and be up and riding again.

The author then goes on to compare the current economic situation, where banks and money market funds are investing heavily in renewable energy projects, which is creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups in this space. They feel that it's an exciting time to be involved in the industry as there is a lot of potential for growth and innovation.