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INTERVIEW
Agata Dobrzynska
Growing up by the Baltic Sea in the beautiful city
of Gdansk, Poland, Agata Dobrzynska developed
a profound love of the ocean at a young age. Little
did she know that this adoration would shape her
entire life as an Australian kiteboarding champion...
with more than just a few state titles up her sleeve.
Before she ever set foot on a kiteboard, however,
she was carving it up on the slopes, working
as a snowboard instructor, competing in Polish
Championships, and even proudly representing the
University of Gdansk in slalom events.
Agata said those were the days of excitement and
fierce competition, where every adrenaline-fueled
moment laid the groundwork for all of her future
adventures.
“After completing university and earning a degree
in marine biology, something inside me shifted.
I realised that I couldn’t bear to be far from the
ocean. And so, my kiteboarding journey began. For
me, kiteboarding isn’t just about competition and
travelling – it’s about living life to the fullest.
“It’s about embracing the freedom of the open
water and the exhilaration of soaring through the
air. And hey, if I can inspire others along the way,
whether through coaching or competing, then that’s
the cherry on top.”
Ever since taking a leap into the world of
kiteboarding ten years ago, Agata has been
whisked away to some of the most breathtaking
places on Earth, from her home turf in Gdansk
through to Africa, the Caribbean islands, Brazil,
South America, Australia, and you name it.
Agata told us she has lived and kited on five
continents, soaking in the beauty, shores, and sun
of each unique destination. And, as far as we could
tell from her bubbly, can-do attitude, she still can’t
get enough.
“Every year brings new projects, new challenges,
and new adventures. There’s always something
exciting on the horizon, beckoning me to push the
limits and explore new frontiers. It’s a journey of
self-discovery, exploration, and endless possibility.
“Travelling is a huge part of my life, and I cannot
imagine myself living in one place, or maybe not
just yet. As much as it might be tiring, this is my
lifestyle, and I cannot imagine it any other way.
“All of this wouldn’t be possible without the brands
who support me and believe in me. They give
me motivation and a reason to work harder while
always making me aim higher with new projects and
ideas. I know the best is yet to come.”
Agata’s association with so many beachy and
active brands is a result of her radiant social
media presence. On her Instagram, you’ll find her
surfing alongside dolphins, advocating for what
she believes in, sharing motivational anecdotes,
and even snowboarding on the slopes of an active
volcano.
She never stops chasing what excites her, and
for that reason, she spends her time bouncing in
between the blue lagoons of Western Australia,
the beaches of the Sunshine Coast, and the winter
wonderland that is the Australian Alps.
“Agata has been
championing SheKites for
six years, and emphasises
that it isn’t just a project
– it’s a community where
every woman has the
potential to soar, both on
and off the water.”
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