About Us~
The BKSA was formed in June 1999 to communicate information about the sportamongst the practitioners and interested parties.
The initial objectives of theassociation are to promote safe kitesurfing practices, to publicise information about kite surfing, to help develop a recognised training scheme for beginners to instructors and to maintain beach access for Kitesurfers in the UK.
The BKSA will endeavour to be the conduit of all information with regard to safety, training and events for practitioners & observers of Kite surfing in the UK. It is recognised as the national kitesurfing association by all other international associations for the purpose of sharing information which the BKSA will make available to it’s registered members.The BKSA is recognised by associations worldwide, due to the standard of its instructors and it proactive publicity of the sport.
What does the British Kite Surfing Association do?
o Source of safety information about kitesurfing.
o Communicates with members, trade dealers, governing bodies, institutional bodies, press and general public about kitesurfing in Great Britain.
o Provides a training infrastructure, which consists of accredited schools and instructors.o Promotes the sport of kitesurfing in Great Britain.
o Co-ordinates and sanctions the British Kite Surfing Championships
o Forges links with other national and international kitesurfing governing bodies.
o Provides 3rd party liability insurance (to £5m) to paid up members.
o Provides information through a website, free emails and by telephone.
o Provides information to allow safe access to all suitable kitesurfing venues.
o Supports equal and fair access for all water users.
o Aims to work with the British Trade to ensure that safety information is disseminated to all customers by offering information.
Number of members
Since it was formed from its 9 founder members the BKSA has grown steadily to become one of the largest kite surfing clubs in the world, at the beginning of 2007 the membership had reached 3000.
Insurance
As part of the membership fee all BKSA members receive their own personal liability accident insurance and Personal Accident cover. This includes 5 million pounds of personal liability cover. This policy covers the individual for all kite sports, both on and off the water. The BKSA also recommends that any kitesurfing non-members also purchase insurance.
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