This Professional Kiteboarder Followed His Childhood Dream

Sam Medysky is a professional kiteboarder. Born and raised in a small town just north of Toronto, Ontario, Sam started kiting when he was nine years old. By the age of 13, Sam began competing professionally and winning events. After realizing his potential as a teen, Sam wanted to quit school and pursue a career on the kiteboarding pro tour, but his parents pushed him to finish his high school education. “My parents being teachers are like, you don’t leave the house until you have your grade 12 education.