Tag: Safety

Kitesurfing rules. Nearly crash. Who is wrong?

Kitesurfing rules are there to prevent a kitesurf crash. Prevention is more important than the rules.

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 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

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? Read our view and the facts about injury. Photo: Iris Everts

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

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

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

Dark days: kite surfer and surfers killed

Photo NOS.nl - Ambulances in Zeeland at their destination

It is very sad news for fellow water sports enthusiasts, people and authorities involved, but even more sad for the next of kin, family and friends of the killed kite surfer and surfers who were involved. On Sunday, news came about a 28-year-old kite surfer in an accident near Kamperland in Zeeland. He would have been caught by the strong wind and against a ... Read more Dark days: kite surfer and surfers killed