rc-kiterVraagstellerlid sinds 2002 · 1.192 berichten21 nov 2003 20:29
"November, 20, 2003
Alex Caviglia is still in intensive care at Jackson Memorial NSICU. He
seems to be progressing well and apparently cleared a substantial hurdle
last evening. He is reported to have come out of his coma and is lightly
responding to verbal inquiries. The next few days will hopefully bring
exponential progress for Alex. Alex’s family is strong and remains very
positive. Alex’s wife Silvia and his kids Bianca and Michael want to thank
everyone for the good wishes and support that the entire community has given
to Alex.
For those that are interested in sending best wishes please use the address
below. It is amazing to see what some positive energy has done for Alex and
his family so far. Thank you.
Kent Marinkovic
Adventure Sports
Address: Silvia Caviglia
5724 SW 131 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33156
Nothing in life is certain but considering the severity of the impact,
Alex's rapid progress is encouraging. Thanks to everyone for your thoughts
and prayers. It is amazing what positive support and good will can achieve
in challenging times. Alex, his family and friends still have a tough road
ahead so please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. I am sure that your
letters or cards of good wishes and support to Silvia Caviglia would be very
well received.
Het ongeluk:
Alex Caviglia is still in intensive care at Jackson Memorial NSICU. He
seems to be progressing well and apparently cleared a substantial hurdle
last evening. He is reported to have come out of his coma and is lightly
responding to verbal inquiries. The next few days will hopefully bring
exponential progress for Alex. Alex’s family is strong and remains very
positive. Alex’s wife Silvia and his kids Bianca and Michael want to thank
everyone for the good wishes and support that the entire community has given
to Alex.
For those that are interested in sending best wishes please use the address
below. It is amazing to see what some positive energy has done for Alex and
his family so far. Thank you.
Kent Marinkovic
Adventure Sports
Address: Silvia Caviglia
5724 SW 131 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33156
Nothing in life is certain but considering the severity of the impact,
Alex's rapid progress is encouraging. Thanks to everyone for your thoughts
and prayers. It is amazing what positive support and good will can achieve
in challenging times. Alex, his family and friends still have a tough road
ahead so please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. I am sure that your
letters or cards of good wishes and support to Silvia Caviglia would be very
well received.
Het ongeluk:
"On Tuesday, November 12, 2003 at approximately 3:30 pm, Alex Caviglia the
President of Adventure Sports was injured in a serious kiteboarding
accident. The incident occurred at Matheson Hammock Park in a suburb of
Miami. Matheson Hammock is one of the most popular locations for
kiteboarding in Miami. The conditions at the time of the incident were
ranging between 21-34 MPH and gusty. The wind was from the NNE and directly
onshore. The incident occurred within seconds after the launch of his kite.
The launch area is confined and approximately 35 meters in length and 2 to-5
meters in width (from the water to the parking lot). Due to the onshore
conditions and the narrow width of the launch site, Alex was limited to
being only 4 to 5 feet from the shore (knee deep in water) prior to his
launch. His kite was also either over the land or just 2-3 feet off the
shoreline. An experienced kiteboarder assisted in the launching of Alex’s
kite and had released the kite after Alex had signaled him to do so. The
launch was clean and free from fouls or twists. Alex proceeded to raise the
kite to approximately the 3
0 position (about 12 to18 feet above the water
and very low). Just after the launch, the gusty conditions caused the kite
to drift slightly back (down wind and over the shoreline), approximately 8
to10 feet from its original position which was far forward and out of the
power zone. The kite quickly and sharply accelerated, causing Alex to lurch
forward, out of control. Given the extremely narrow span of the launch
region, Alex had literally a fraction of a second before colliding with the
shoreline. Two witnesses (both kitesurfers) indicated that Alex had neither
the time, nor the opportunity to activate his safety release system and that
his hands never left the bar.
Fortunately, two of the witnesses on the beach (one a kiter) were fire
fighters and certified paramedics. The first assistance by one of the
witnessing paramedics reached Alex within 15 seconds of the time of the
accident. The quick acting paramedics were able to contact emergency
services within seconds and directly request that the Trauma center launch a
rescue helicopter immediately. Alex was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Trauma
center in Miami where he remains.
Alex’s current condition is critical, but stable. He has suffered serious
head injuries, but doctors have performed procedures that have gone as
planned and without incident. He is reported to also have other serious, but
less threatening injuries. These injuries are yet to be determined. Doctors
at Jackson Memorial hospital have indicated that more information on the
severity of Alex’s injuries will come during the next 48 hours. "
Kent related some encouraging news from the hospital to me. Alex has revived
to a degree into what the doctors call a "light coma." That is even though
he is still unconscious, he is responding to some verbal instructions. Alex
still has some ground to recover but this is excellent news! Alex, our
prayers and thoughts are with you.
President of Adventure Sports was injured in a serious kiteboarding
accident. The incident occurred at Matheson Hammock Park in a suburb of
Miami. Matheson Hammock is one of the most popular locations for
kiteboarding in Miami. The conditions at the time of the incident were
ranging between 21-34 MPH and gusty. The wind was from the NNE and directly
onshore. The incident occurred within seconds after the launch of his kite.
The launch area is confined and approximately 35 meters in length and 2 to-5
meters in width (from the water to the parking lot). Due to the onshore
conditions and the narrow width of the launch site, Alex was limited to
being only 4 to 5 feet from the shore (knee deep in water) prior to his
launch. His kite was also either over the land or just 2-3 feet off the
shoreline. An experienced kiteboarder assisted in the launching of Alex’s
kite and had released the kite after Alex had signaled him to do so. The
launch was clean and free from fouls or twists. Alex proceeded to raise the
kite to approximately the 3
0 position (about 12 to18 feet above the waterand very low). Just after the launch, the gusty conditions caused the kite
to drift slightly back (down wind and over the shoreline), approximately 8
to10 feet from its original position which was far forward and out of the
power zone. The kite quickly and sharply accelerated, causing Alex to lurch
forward, out of control. Given the extremely narrow span of the launch
region, Alex had literally a fraction of a second before colliding with the
shoreline. Two witnesses (both kitesurfers) indicated that Alex had neither
the time, nor the opportunity to activate his safety release system and that
his hands never left the bar.
Fortunately, two of the witnesses on the beach (one a kiter) were fire
fighters and certified paramedics. The first assistance by one of the
witnessing paramedics reached Alex within 15 seconds of the time of the
accident. The quick acting paramedics were able to contact emergency
services within seconds and directly request that the Trauma center launch a
rescue helicopter immediately. Alex was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Trauma
center in Miami where he remains.
Alex’s current condition is critical, but stable. He has suffered serious
head injuries, but doctors have performed procedures that have gone as
planned and without incident. He is reported to also have other serious, but
less threatening injuries. These injuries are yet to be determined. Doctors
at Jackson Memorial hospital have indicated that more information on the
severity of Alex’s injuries will come during the next 48 hours. "
Kent related some encouraging news from the hospital to me. Alex has revived
to a degree into what the doctors call a "light coma." That is even though
he is still unconscious, he is responding to some verbal instructions. Alex
still has some ground to recover but this is excellent news! Alex, our
prayers and thoughts are with you.
