How Dangerous is Kitesurfing?

How Dangerous is Kitesurfing?

A question a lot of people ask me when they’re thinking about taking up the sport Is “How Dangerous is Kitesurfing”. It’s a fair question because let’s face it we’re out on the sea seemingly getting dragged around behind a large kite and doing crazy-looking aerial moves! In 2016 Christiaan van Bergen a Dutch orthopaedic … Read more

Kiteboarding in Cape Verde – Sal

I’ve been kiteboarding in Cape Verde twice so far, both times in the Island of Sal. And it’s one of those places that is on the radar for another visit definitely. Located 570kms off the Peninsula of Cape Verde in Senegal, NW Africa, out in the Atlantic, This archipelago of 10 volcanic islands enjoys a … Read more

Kiteboarding in Turkey – Gokova Bay

If you’ve wondered about kiteboarding in Turkey then Gokova Bay is well worth a visit. I’ve been 3 times so far and will definitely be going again. If you think of Turkey as being mass tourism hell and over-commercialised, think again. And check out this little-known gem of kitesurfing heaven! And the great thing is, … Read more

Kiteboarding In The Dominican Republic – The Home of Kiting In the Caribbean

Kite Beach Cabarete

If you’re looking for a chilled out kiting holiday in tropical paradise, then Cabarete is the place! Enthusiasts of the sport have been kiteboarding in the Dominican Republic pretty much since the beginning of time – measured by when kitesurfing started! Situated on the same island chain as Cuba, Jamaica and Puerto Rico, on the … Read more

Kiteboarding Harnesses – 6 of The Best

Ride Engine Elite Rear View

Here I feature 6 of the kitesurfing  harnesses I believe to be amongst the best available for a beginner, or for that matter any kiter with a bias towards free-ride (all-round) kiting. In my article “Kitesurfing Harnesses – What’s the Best Type to Buy as a Beginner” I describe the main types of kiteboarding harnesses … Read more

Kiteboards for Beginners – 5 Boards that Will Make You Smile!

In my article “Best Kiteboard for Beginners” I talk about the features you should be looking for in your first kiteboard and explain what effect the different design characteristics have. The first thing to say about board choice is that virtually any twin-tip is usable, even as a beginner, but there are some features that … Read more

5 Best Kitesurfing Kites for Beginners

Eleveight RS V6 Red

Choosing the right kite to learn on can be a minefield, so here I’ll look at what I believe to be the 5 best kitesurfing kites for beginners. If you’ve read my article “A Guide to Best Kites for Beginners” you’ll have a good insight into the different types of kite design and how they … Read more