Reports from kitesurfers looking for their lost kiteboard. We often get them to the attention and you may have lost a kiteboard at some point. Annoying for every kite surfer, but also for bystanders and the emergency services. An unmanned kiteboard, or worse unmanned kite, without notification often automatically followed a search. Boomtag has… Read more Booomtag for kitesurfing and wingfoiling. These are your options
Categories: Safety
The Netherlands is an ideal country for kite surfing. It is located on the North Sea and also has a lot of inland water that can be used for kitesurfing. In addition, it often blows. Kitesurfing has become a popular water sport. The kitesurfing equipment is now very user-friendly and safe. Yet accidents still happen. Our proposition is: every accident is one too many. Here you will find all kitesurf blogs about kitesurfing safety. Safe kiting almost always starts with the choices you make yourself. Therefore, read our kitesurf explanation via the manual kitesurfing.
Kitesurfing equipment checklist. Do a kitesurfing apk and avoid problems
Winter is coming and that means more wind and maybe even storms. Naturally, you ensure that your kitesurfing equipment is always in tip-top condition. This is crucial. However, in the cold months it is even more important. This kitesurfing blog contains a general checklist that you can use at any time. Think of it as a kitesurfing apk… Read more Kitesurfing equipment checklist. Do a kitesurfing apk and avoid problems
Current wind, wind direction, wind gusts. Best wind data
On this page and sub pages you can read everything about kitesurfing wind. For example, the current wind, the current weather situation and water level. In addition to the current wind, we also have the best links for the weather and wind forecast. It is always important to ask yourself the question: “Can I kitesurf today?” Read here what to do… Read more Current wind, wind direction, wind gusts. Best wind data
NKV safety event Brouwersdam on September 24
The day is Sunday September 24th. A new live kitesurfing safety event from the Dutch Kitesurfing Association (NKV). The NKV has taken this initiative to further contribute to safe kitesurfing. The previous safety clinics were a success, so if you still have a chance to go, this is recommended.… Read more NKV safety event Brouwersdam on September 24
Best sunscreen for water sports enthusiasts. View the tips.
Beautiful tanned skin is often considered attractive and sexy. Outside and especially on the water, tanning is very fast. Would that determine that we as 'pretty kiteboys and kitegirls' are considered attractive and sexy by definition? We would love to read your reactions in the comments. 😉 Now seriously because it is a ... Read more Best sunscreen for water sports enthusiasts. View the tips.
Kitesurfing association? Become an NKV member too!
Becoming a member of the Dutch Kitesurf Association (NKV) is our advice. We briefly explain why. Kitesurfing is a very popular sport. The number of kitespots in the Netherlands on inland waterways is very limited. You can imagine that, when it gets busier, the improvement of kitespots is sometimes urgently needed… Read more Kitesurfing association? Become an NKV member too!
Kitesurf research NKV. Participate and win
The Dutch Kitesurf Association (NKV) arranges that you can kitesurf in many places. In addition to giving kiting a place, we ensure that the spo(r)t is and remains safe. We provide connection through a community and events. In this way we are the voice of the kite surfers in the Netherlands. To make this right… Read more Kitesurf research NKV. Participate and win
Coastguard KNRM: Safe out, safe at home. Kitesurfing tips
The coastguard KNRM is almost always involved in rescue operations for kitesurfers. That is why many kitesurfers are not only members of the Dutch Kitesurf Association, but also donors to the KNRM. In addition, the rescue company continuously has good advice and tips regarding safety. For example, you can order a free sticker from the rescue company for your kitesurfboard on which you… Read more Coastguard KNRM: Safe out, safe at home. Kitesurfing tips
Is kitesurfing dangerous? Kitesurf research outcome
Is kitesurfing dangerous? This is a reasonable question that is often asked. We believe that kitesurfing is a sport that is still growing worldwide. Our belief is also that kitesurfing equipment is much friendlier than it used to be. This makes kitesurfing accessible to many people. In this kitesurf blog we reflect on the results of a… Read more Is kitesurfing dangerous? Kitesurf research outcome
Contact details on each board. Call: your help is needed.
Every day that it is windy we read fellow athletes who are looking for their board after they have lost it on the water. Sometimes we easily count 20 reports of lost kiteboards online. But we can also imagine that wingsurf-boards get lost on the water. That is why we advocate a sticker with contact details on… Read more Contact details on each board. Call: your help is needed.