Kite Surfing is easy to practice safely with a little forethought and common sense. Ultimately we are responsible for minimizing the risk to ourselves, and others, which will help protect the future of this great sport be very CLEAR about your responsibilities. Conditions

• Wind strength
• Wind direction
• Always keep downwind area well clear
• Waves, tides & currents
• Consider possible changes

Look

• Before you launch, land, jump, jibe, etc

Equipment

• Always pre-flight check
• Use a kite leash
• Use a quick release on anything you hook into
• Practise using your safety systems regularly so that it becomes instinctive
• Never exceed manufacturers specifications

Attitude

• Always seek and listen to local advice
• Don't exceed your limitations
• Use judgement to prevent situations, not rely on skill to try and get out of it

Respect

• Others - be considerate and courteous to all other water and beach users
• The law
• Fellow kiters - follow right of way rules
• The environment