Getting Started - Kite Surfing Rules & Etiquette
Be considerate of other kite surfers and other water users. Like you, they are looking for a stress-free water adventure. If you go Kite Surfing in a location where there are already surfers around, follow the guidelines below to show courtesy to them.
On the beach
Before going into riding techniques, it’s important to know what to do when you come across other people on the water. A few priority rules will help you stay out of accidents.
The rider on the beach has the right of way over the rider on the water. Because the wind on the beach is often more turbulent, he is more at risk and has to be able to go in the water as quickly as possible.
When two riders meet
The rules that comply when two riders meet are applied in the same way as other sports and nautical activities.
The rider who is going starboard has the right of way. Going starboard means having the Kite Surfing Kite on the right hand side. The rider going port side, kite on left hand side, must give way and pass downwind keeping his Kite Surfing Kite as low as possible. It’s very important to keep your kite low, so there is no danger of getting the kites tangled up. In this way, the rider that has to give way will not have to give up too much ground, and can pass fairly close to the other rider.
Overtaking
What will you do if you go faster than the rider in front of you?
The rider going faster must give way to the slowest rider. Since the rider that arrives from behind has the global view, he can decide best on what to do. In practice, it is easier to turn around instead of performing some tricky maneuver in overtaking. However, if you do overtake, make sure you keep your Kite Surfing Kite low and that the other rider has taken notice of you.
Passing upwind
When passing upwind, you need to mind the position of your Kite Surfing Kite. The rider passing upwind must pilot his kite overhead and the rider passing downwind must pilot his kite as low as possible.
Do not forget the guidelines above every time you go Kite Surfing. Be conscientious of other kite surfers and other water users. They too would be considerate about you.
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