Kite Surfing
Introduction to kite surfing
Kite surfing is the fastest growing water sport in the world, with giant crescent-shaped kites seen soaring along coastlines all over the globe. As well as being an enjoyable, social sport, kite surfing can boost your levels of health and fitness. Here’s the realbuzz.com guide to getting started in kite surfing.
Your first kite surfing course
Expect to swallow large amounts of water while learning to kite surf. It takes a lot of hard work, commitment and determination to be able to cruise across the water at high speed with the wind and ocean spray. Here’s our guide to what to expect on your first kite surfing course, where you'll get to grips with the basic skills needed.
Read more…The kite surfing kit
Kitting yourself up for kite surfing is a costly business. And, once you get better, you’ll want better and faster equipment, which just gets more and more expensive. A popular option for beginners is to hire out kit from shops. This way they can try out various types of kites, boards and harness set-ups before they buy. Here’s our guide to buying the kite surfing kit that’s right for you.
Read more…Find a BKSA kite surfing school
If you would like to learn to kite surf, you will need to find your nearest BKSA (British Kite Surfing Association) approved kite surf school. The registered schools are equipped and staffed with instructors who will train you at a rate of progress that is suitable for you. Here’s our guide on how to find a BKSA kite surfing school that’s nearest your area.
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