A question we are often asked and often searched for is the conversion of wind to the various units of measurement. For example: 1 knot is how many km per hour? Although we have a very extensive size table with which you can convert the wind units and test them against what you see on the water and the environment… Read more 1 knot is how many km per hour? Explanation about wind in knots
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.
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!
Safety on the water. This way you can be found when needed
Our eye fell on a letter sent to De Telegraaf by Jim Sperling. Jim almost saw things go wrong at the south pier of IJmuiden on Monday, January 17, 2022. Two kite surfers in trouble who could be saved by a combination of factors and observant people. Jim wonders why the sector, KNMR, Hiswa… Read more Safety on the water. This way you can be found when needed
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
Can currents (ebb and flow) make or break your kitesurfing session?
Kitesurfing at sea in the Netherlands means defying the North Sea. And our beautiful North Sea brings us kite surfers a lot of fun and challenge. Dealing with ebb and flow, the process that initiates currents, is part of this. Currents are always important to keep an eye on. In moderate to fairly strong winds (between about 12 and 19… Read more Can currents (ebb and flow) make or break your kitesurfing session?
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.
KNRM helps 219 surfers in 2021 and is looking forward to Lifeboat Day 2022
Today the magazine De Reddingsboot of the Royal Dutch Rescue Company fell on the mat again. This is the magazine that donors receive. It is always packed with facts, news, tips, interviews and reports of rescue operations. In addition, I always look forward to the beautiful photos of the equipment in action. By analogy the title of this… Read more KNRM helps 219 surfers in 2021 and is looking forward to Lifeboat Day 2022
