Ewan Jaspan is sailing quickly to realizing a dream of making a splash on the world stage.

The 15-year-old rider is ranked second in Australia after spending two years in the sport.

His progress is more surprising when considering his sporting background in tennis, football and soccer.

``I like kiting because of all of the different styles of riding you can do and because I like the beach,’’ he said.

``I entered in the nationals in 08 and plan to enter many more comps.’’

``Training involves getting down to the beach every time there is wind and always trying new things.

``I think freestyle will be my choice of discipline because I love boosting, kite loops and freestyle tricks, but I think old school tricks (board off's) are really interesting and so is wave riding.’’
Ewan says his best ever session was recently in St Kilda when he just built up the confidence to do mega loops.

``After that my raleys to blind just clicked,’’ he said.

``It was freezing cold butter flat water but I just loved it.’’
``My favourite trick just now is a big back to blind or a massive megaloop in 30 knots.

``But I would really like to learn a slim chance because they look so good and it would be awesome to nail them.

``I’m learning to do the back mode and I have almost landed them.

``It is great to have a friend Llincoln Reeves who kites with me and is at about the same level.

``This helps with progression s we always push each other.’’