Kitesurfing in United Kingdom

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Camber Sands
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Camber Sands
Camber Sands

Camber is easily accessible from London and boasts a huge sandy beach, three kite schools and various bars in the town. It is also a good place to learn with shallow shelving beaches and small waves. You can enjoy onshore winds in every direction (aside from NW) within a 15-minute drive. Wind and Weather The prevailing wind direction is SW...

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Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Cornwall
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Cornwall
Cornwall

Cornwall is a very underrated spot for Kitesurfing; we have a reliable prevailing south-westerly and blue Atlantic waters that meet 400 miles of coastline. Given the shape of Cornwall, it gives us many options and variety, and you’ll rarely find more than a handful of kites out at any given time. Beyond Kitesurfing Cornwall is the most southern point of...

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Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Southend On Sea
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Southend On Sea
Southend On Sea

When thinking of ideal kiting locations, turquoise water, sunshine and consistent winds spring to mind and Great Britain can deliver these despite its poor reputation. Southend On Sea is just a 40-minute train ride from London and offers some of the best flat water spots, with spacious lagoons and flat butter water! There is also an awesome kite community with...

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Kitesurfing Travel Guides - The Isle of Thanet
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - The Isle of Thanet
The Isle of Thanet

I believe the Isle of Thanet to be quite a unique destination when it comes to kiting on the mainland of the UK. Once described as a boil on the butt cheek of Britain, I now like to refer to it as more of a beauty spot lovingly! As kitesurfers, we are undoubtedly spoilt; never being more than a 10-minute...

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Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Westward Ho!
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Westward Ho!
Westward Ho!

Westward Ho! is a picturesque seaside village near Bideford on the North Devon coast in England. The name Westward Ho! derives from the Victorian novel by Charles Kingsley, and is unique as its the only place in Britain with an exclamation mark is in its name. Renowned for its miles of golden sandy beach and backed by a pebble ridge,...

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Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Whitstable
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Whitstable
Whitstable

Whitstable is a small town in Kent, England on the South East coast. The town is renowned for its oysters! Over the last couple of years, Whitstable has become a very popular kitesurfing destination, and the kitesurfing community has grown bigger and bigger. Once you arrive, you should pop into Boardworx (Beach Walk) and have a chat with Mark, Karen...

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Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Salinas del Rey
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Salinas del Rey
Salinas del Rey

Colombia’s kitesurfing scene is quickly making waves, with Salinas del Rey leading the charge. Located in the coastal town of Santa Verónica, conveniently nestled between Cartagena and Barranquilla, Salinas has become the country’s most famous kiting destination. It’s already hosted two GKA World Championship stops and draws riders from across the globe each season. With consistent wind, a lively atmosphere,...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Ulcinj
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Ulcinj
Ulcinj

Montenegro is situated in the south of the Adriatic and is an extraordinary place. It offers an abundance of beauty, beaches, crystal clear lakes, the sea and incredible scenic mountains. In the mornings, you can wake up along the beautiful Adriatic coast, have lunch on the banks of Skadar Lake, and enjoy an evening walk in the Montenegrin mountains. Ulcinj...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Union Island
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Union Island
Union Island

The JT Pro Center kitesurfing spot of Union Island in the Grenadines is one of the top kitesurfing destinations of the moment from November to July winter season. The island has a lot of charm with the real deep Caribbean spirit far from all of the usual all-inclusive resorts. The trade winds blow between 15 to 25 knots 24/7 with...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Rottnest Island
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island

Why Visit Rottnest Island sits off the west coast of Perth, visible on the horizon on most days; it's a mere 18km from the mainland. Steeped in history, it is now a protected nature reserve, accessible by private boat or two ferry companies that operate daily trips to the island. Home to white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and the...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Antigua
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Antigua
Antigua

It's no secret that Antigua has been a significant kiteboarding destination for over a decade now. The island is renowned for being the birthplace of kite legends like Andre Phillip and his protégé Jake Kelsick. Ever since the release of the hit kite film Autofocus, all eyes have been on Dre and the local crew, who consistently pump out high-quality...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Lake Silvaplana
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Lake Silvaplana
Lake Silvaplana

Lake Silvaplana is located at the high altitude of 1800m, in the beautiful Engadin Valley. The landscape is stunning, and there are just a handful of places in the world where you can kite among incredible scenery like this! It’s a perfect spot for sporty, active people coming here (but not only) for kiting, but the mountains will also surely...