This Florida Kitesurfer Took Advantage of Pre-Dorian Winds to Jump Jacksonville Beach Pier

A kitesurfer in Jacksonville, Florida, took advantage of the windy weather conditions hitting the area as Hurricane Dorian approached on September 3 to make a risky-looking leap close to Jacksonville Beach Pier.

Florida native Janessa Annalise Estes captured footage of the kitesurfer moving along the waves at Jacksonville Beach before rising high out of the water to soar over the pier

The scene was witnessed by others, with one Facebook user captioning a picture of the kitesurfer with the words “People are losing they’re [sic] damn minds.”.

The daring feat was performed as outer rain bands from Hurricane Dorian moved towards Jacksonville. However, improving weather conditions the following day led to Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry lifting evacuation orders. Credit: Janessa Annalise Estes via Storyful