One of the loudest and most beloved staffers at a famous Vancouver Island café is also one of the world's best kite-surfers.
One of the loudest and most beloved staffers at a famous Vancouver Island café is also one of the world's best kite-surfers.
Frances Kelly just got back from the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup in Dakhla, Morocco, where she came in second place in the female kite-surfer category.Kelly was already the best female kite-surfer in Canada, and now the world knows she's the second best on earth.Kelly picked up the sport later than others. The 32-year-old began kite-surfing in 2019 and went all in.Then the pandemic hit, so she surfed – and surfed some more.Her dedication and passion has paid off.
Besides being an expert kite-surfer, locals may know Kelly as a staff member at Shirley Delicious in Shirley, B.C.But fair warning, when Kelly is surfing in competitions, service may slow down at Shirley Delicious.
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