Competition calendar Dutch Championships kite surfing update

Red Bull Megaloop 2023. Photo by Red Bull

Here is an update and preview of the kitesurfing competitions as they are currently known for 2023 and 2024. Will you become the new Dutch Kitesurfing Champion? Take your chances and sign up for one of the competitions in the competition calendar Dutch Kitesurfing Championships below. For non-participants, the kitesurfing competitions can also be… Read more Competition calendar Dutch Championships kite surfing update

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

Kitesurfing association? Become an NKV member too!

Kitesurf Association. Support the NKV and become a member. Photo: just any summer day at kite spot Brouwerdam

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

KNRM helps 219 surfers in 2021 and is looking forward to Lifeboat Day 2022

KNRM helps. Mail from the KNRM to donors

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

OMK Kitesurfing 2021 – Report of a great kitesurfing competition

Thursday 22 September was the day: the first edition of the Open Military Kitesurfing Championship, or OMK Kitesurfing. For soldiers, veterans and reservists, OMK is a well-known term when it comes to sports competitions, for others it is not. As surprised as I was, I didn't pass up the opportunity to participate. How… Read more OMK Kitesurfing 2021 – Report of a great kitesurfing competition

Kitesurf Safety Clinic - Review NKV, KNRM, Rescue Brigade clinic

Kitesurf Safety Clinic - Review NKV, KNRM, Rescue Brigade clinic. Photo: Ocean2air.co.za

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

Kitefoil Cup Holland unites with kitesurfing association NKV

Our eye caught the news flash of the Dutch Kitesurf Association (NKV). Two cases are announced in it. First of all, that Kitefoil Cup Holland will join the NKV. Secondly, that another kitefoil match is planned for Saturday September 12th. Now officially an 'NKV Kitefoil Cup Holland' competition. Popularity kitefoiling is twofold the… Read more Kitefoil Cup Holland unites with kitesurfing association NKV

Kitesurf spot update regarding windmills Slufter and Maasvlakte

Kite Slufter and Maasvlakte update

A short update and referral to the Dutch Kitesurf Association (NKV). There will be no wind turbines at kitesurfing spot De Slufter. Unfortunately, the decision is different for the north side of the Maasvlakte. There would be a wind farm in places where many water sports enthusiasts and kite surfers are active. The NKV Facebook page states that ... Read more Kitesurf spot update regarding windmills Slufter and Maasvlakte

Kite surfers happy with new Bataviastrand 'Hookipa Beach'

Kite surfers happy with the water sports beach 'Hookipa Beach' Lelystad

That we as kite surfers are happy with the new Bataviastrand in Lelystad is still narrowly expressed. A group of water sports enthusiasts have even given Bataviastrand its own page on Facebook called 'Hoekipa Dijk'. Named after the true Hookipa Beach, but in our own Lelystad as Hoekipa beach. 'Hoekipa Dijk'- Watersportstrand Lelystad You probably ask ... Read more Kite surfers happy with new Bataviastrand 'Hookipa Beach'