From the flat-water lagoons of the south coast to the steady sea breezes of the Solent, the UK serves up cracking kitesurfing for every level.
Steady sea breezes, plenty of space and a big kite community make Hayling Island one of the best places in England to learn and to progress in safety.
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A wide, sandy beach in West Sussex that catches clean south-westerlies. Flat water at low tide and room to spread out make it a favourite for kiting.
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Camber Sands, Hunstanton, Portland Harbour, Troon and Rhosneigr all deliver reliable wind. Browse our full pick of UK spots to find the one that suits you.
Explore UK spots arrow_forwardKitesurfing takes proper tuition. Here are the essentials for learning the right way and building your confidence on the water.
From flying a trainer kite on the beach to your first water start, here's how to learn kitesurfing step by step with a recognised school – and why skipping the basics never pays.
Read the guide arrow_forwardOur step-by-step guides to kite relaunch, riding upwind, the gybe, toeside riding and your first jumps, for when the basics are behind you.
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Learn to judge wind direction, the wind window and the offshore trap before every session. Check the Met Office marine forecast each time you go.
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A 12m² kite, a control bar and a twin-tip. Our run-through of the kit that gets you started on the right foot.
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What kite size should you ride for your weight and the wind strength? Our online calculator finds the right kite for every session.
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Depower and quick-release systems, right of way, the wind and the beach flags – the rules that keep you out of trouble.
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The first steps to learning kitesurfing safely: flying the kite, body-drag, the water start and your first runs, with or without a school.
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Kite foil pairs the power of a kite with the lift of a hydrofoil, for speed and a feeling of flight nothing else on the water matches. Our guide to making the move to kite foil.
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Kites, bars, twin-tips and wetsuits, all explained and compared by discipline and by level.
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What to sort before you rig up, so you can ride with confidence whatever the day throws at you.
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Where to kitesurf in the UK and abroad, with the wind, the access, the level you need and when to go.
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What to look for in a certified kitesurf course – how long it runs, how it's structured, how many students share an instructor, and where to go.
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