At the beginning of April it was freezing cold at the sea with a northeast wind and about 5 degrees. It was already cold at home, let alone at the sea. Still, we were looking forward to a nice kitesurfing session. No sooner said than done. We went to kitesurf spot Ouddorp, which has a slanting onshore wind and is a great winter spot with northeasterly winds. It… Read more Neoprene hoodie review. 9 Beaufort Intense 3mm hoodie gold
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 April - April does what he wants. Tips for kiters
In this kitesurf blog kitesurfing April we hope to give you insight into what to expect as a kitesurfer in April in the Netherlands. The kitesurfing season has certainly not started yet for every kite surfer. However, in March, when it was just that warm, we encountered kite surfers whom we had not seen on the water for months.… Read more Kitesurfing April - April does what he wants. Tips for kiters
Kitesurfer saved thanks to exemplary preparation
Last July 9, at wind force 5 from the southwest, a kite surfer was rescued by the KNRM. This according to the KNRM thanks to exemplary preparation by the kite surfer himself. In the magazine of the KNRM 'De Reddingsboot' I read an interesting article about the rescue. We were allowed to copy the article and I am happy to share it… Read more Kitesurfer saved thanks to exemplary preparation
World Oceans Day and kite surfing. You can do this as a Kitesurfer
June 8 is the day: World Oceans Day 2021! We celebrate that because every kitesurfer owes a lot to the oceans. You would say a clear statement because without oceans and our own North Sea, kitesurfing would be nothing. In this kitesurfing blog we discuss good habits for kitesurfers. That way we can… Read more World Oceans Day and kite surfing. You can do this as a Kitesurfer
Rescue drone deployment Rescue Brigade Den Helder
The Den Helder Rescue Brigade is starting a pilot project to use rescue drones to detect mouse currents and track down drowning people. This is a project of the Maritime Engineering Technologies Innovation Park (METIP) Noord-Holland. This is an initiative of several parties that will start in May. Type of drone The test flights will be carried out ... Read more Rescue drone deployment Rescue Brigade Den Helder
31 kite surfers rescued Rockanje by rescue brigade
We noticed a message from the Rockanje Rescue Brigade. Yesterday, February 20, 2021, 31 kite surfers were rescued from the water. The number on one day is extreme and, according to Rockanje Rescue Brigade, normal enough for a year of rescues. First of all, we can be happy and grateful that there don't seem to be any serious accidents ... Read more 31 kite surfers rescued Rockanje by rescue brigade
Kitesurfing rules. Nearly crash. Who is wrong?
Every kitesurfer who has had kitesurfing lessons should know them. The 8 kitesurf rules drawn up by the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO). View our extensive kitesurf blog about kitesurf theory in which we explain the rules as easily as possible. Kitesurfing is always different, sometimes less predictable Kitesurfing involves speed and distance. In addition,… Read more Kitesurfing rules. Nearly crash. Who is wrong?
Kitesurfing at sea in January. Not if Jan went out on the water without a plan. Nice video
Yesterday it was still snowing and it was cold. The wind chill then was -6 degrees. This morning, however, the world literally looked very different again. For example, we just went kite surfing at sea in January. But not without a kitesurf plan. Make your kitesurf plan In the winter you don't go like a Jan without a plan ... Read more Kitesurfing at sea in January. Not if Jan went out on the water without a plan. Nice video
Kitesurf Safety Clinic - Review NKV, KNRM, Rescue Brigade clinic
Sunday, October 18 was the day. The second online kitesurf safety clinic of the Dutch Kitesurf Association (NKV) in 2020. The NKV has taken this initiative to make a further contribution to safe kite surfing. The first kitesurf safety clinic was held in May and was a success with 300 participants. In response to request ... Read more Kitesurf Safety Clinic - Review NKV, KNRM, Rescue Brigade clinic
AED 'Hoek tot Helder' saves the life of a kite surfer in Zandvoort
More than 130 kilometers of kite surfing from Hoek van Hollend to Den Helder. Mission: AEDs, a device used for cardiac arrest resuscitation, on the coast. In 2019 this was the charity linked to the Heart Foundation. Initiator of 'Hoek tot Helder' Martijn van Dijk. Result 'Angle to Clear' 2019 The result of 'Angle ... Read more AED 'Hoek tot Helder' saves the life of a kite surfer in Zandvoort
