Plans for a new four-day kitesurfing festival on Hayling Island, off the south coast of England, have been dropped after residents raised concerns over disruption. The proposals involved combining the popular Kitesurfing Armada event with music going into the evening, creating a new Shoreline Festival for up to 5,000 people, including up to 1,500 camping. […]
A kite surfer had to be rescued from a tree by emergency services after he was blown off course over Poole, Dorset. Seemingly, strong gusts blew him off course and into the 60ft tree. The coastguard was tasked along with crews from the fire and ambulance service. He was treated by paramedics but his injuries […]
The British Sailing Team’s kite foil racers have won a prestigious UK Sport award in recognition of their success over the past two years. The Formula Kite Mixed Relay team won the award for the Biggest Turnaround or Breakthrough in High Performance Sport at the annual UK Sport PLx Awards. The awards ceremony celebrates achievement […]
An amazing video has emerged of a kite surfer at Bournemouth earlier this week, being swept up into the heavens. Watch how far he climbs, before plummeting back into the sea.