Kitesurfing (over water) Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance for trips in Europe and Worldwide where you will be participating in Kitesurfing (over water).

To get a quote, please call us on:0844 848 150 or Email: chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

Kitesurfing is an extreme sport that is readily available to the general public. One of the main attractions of kite surfing is the potential for making huge jumps, flying through the air for considerable distances and being given the opportunity to perform awe-inspiring tricks.

Kitesurfing is a surface water sport that uses the wind to propel a rider holding a large controllable kite through the water on a small surfboard.

Kitesurfing is an extreme sport that is readily available to the general public. One of the main attractions of kitesurfing is the potential for making huge jumps, flying through the air for considerable distances and being given the opportunity to perform awe-inspiring tricks.

Kitesurfing is now possible in most major beach destinations and can be enjoyed by most age groups. The most suitable locations are those with a consistent, steady side-onshore winds, large open bodies of water and good launch areas.

Because of the high speed and inherent nature of kitesurfing there are a number of potentially fatal risks, it is therefore always recommended to have a few lessons with an experienced instructor to learn the basic principles of the sport before going out on your own.

Popular Locations:

Kite Surfing is now possible at most of the major beaches and can be enjoyed by people from varying ages. The best locations are those that provide a consistent, steady side-onshore winds, large open bodies of water and good launch areas.

Common Injuries:

Because of the high speed and inherent nature of kite surfing there are a number of potentially fatal risks, it is therefore always recommended to have a few lessons with an experienced instructor to learn the basic principles of the sport before going out on your own.

Most Kitesurfing accidents and fatalities are the result of being either dragged out of control by big gusts of wind or by colliding with other objects, including sand. Hitting the water at certain speeds or from a height can also cause injuries.

Once again because of the high speeds and high winds there is the risk of the kite strings getting tangled and its important to have a system where the kite lines can be detached and to carry a knife to cut the lines if need be.

Kitesurfing in off-shore winds is also strongly discouraged due to the risk of being taken further out to sea than the surfer can easily swim back. You also face the risk of sharks, crocodiles and other such marine life forms, depending on the area in which you are going kite surfing.

Most Common Injuries / Illnesses: Sprains, Cuts, Bruises, Fractures.

Equipment Required: Kite, Flying lines, Control bar, Harness, Kiteboard, Wetsuit, Safety hook knife, Helmet, Personal floatation device, Impact vest, Board leash.

Top Locations: Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, USA, Egypt, UK, Canary Islands, Phillipines, Boracay Islands.

Useful Websites: British Kite Surfing Association - Kite Surfing School - Kite Surfing Holidays - Kite Surf Wales - Kite Boarding Holidays - Kite Surfing Now - Kite Surfing Torquay - Planet Kite Surf - Kites on Board - The Kite Surf Centre - Surf Lanzarote - South Coast Kite Surfing

To get a quote, please call us on:0844 848 150 or Email: chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

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