The BKSA (British Kite Surfing Association) was formed in 1999 by a band of enthusiasts
to ensure the sport had a national governing body ensuring a structure for teaching,
schools, events, clubs and safeguarding access. They work with the Royal Yachting
Association (RYA), Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI), CMA, and Adventure
Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) to:
- Promote safe kitesurfing practices
- Publicise information about kite surfing
- Help develop a recognised training scheme for beginners to instructors
- Maintain beach access
- Run a national series of competitions for Kitesurfers in the UK.
The BKSA is recognised as being the conduit of all information with regard to safety,
training and events for practitioners & observers of Kite surfing in the UK. The
BKSA is recognised by associations worldwide, due to its high standards of its instructors,
teaching methods, competitions and its proactive publicity of the sport. The BKSA
has run a National Competition Circuit for 6 years. In 2005 the BKSA ran 5 National
Freestyle rounds and 3 National Wave Riding Championship Events. Since it was formed
from its 10 founder members, the BKSA has grown steadily to become one of the largest
kite surfing associations in the world, now at the beginning of 2006 the membership
has reached 3000.
