We’re excited to announce the 6th annual Kitesurf Downwind Fundraiser!
This year marks a new chapter. Instead of being run by the local kite schools, the event will now take place under the umbrella of the East Kent Kite Club (EKKC) – a newly formed, BKSA-registered club bringing together kitesurfers from across the whole of East Kent. Our aim is to strengthen the community, share the stoke, and use our sport as a force for good.
Kitesurfing has a reputation for being expensive, but that’s usually because people imagine they need brand-new gear and a full setup on day one. In reality, most UK riders start by doing this.
East Kent is one of the UK’s most diverse and active regions for watersports, offering a rare combination of accessible coastline, reliable conditions, and a long-established network of clubs, schools, and community groups. With open sea, sheltered bays, tidal variation, and year-round participation, the area supports a wide range of watersports for beginners, intermediates, and experienced water users alike.
If you’re looking for the best kitesurfing lessons near London, East Kent offers something truly unique:
world-class learning conditions, easy train access, and the chance to turn your lessons into a proper seaside weekend or staycation.
Instead of squeezing a single lesson into a rushed day trip, East Kent allows you to learn kitesurfing properly over multiple days, with time to rest, absorb knowledge, and enjoy everything the coast has to offer.
If you’re a London-based kitesurfer, you might be surprised to learn that one of the best and most varied kitesurfing coastlines in the UK is just 1 hour from the capital and most people hardly talk about it.
There’s a lot of confusion online about whether kitesurfing is banned at Pegwell Bay. The truth is simple: kitesurfing is not banned, and responsible riders can continue to enjoy the bay just as they always have.
This article explains — clearly and simply — what kitesurfers can do at Pegwell Bay.
On Sunday 16th November, the East Kent Kitesurfing Community held its inaugural Safety Awareness & Deep-Water Pack-Down Training Day at Minnis Bay — and it turned out to be one of the standout community moments of the year.
Despite cold, wintery conditions, riders showed up ready to learn, ready to practise, and ready to support one another in building safer habits on and off the water.
We’re excited to announce the 6th annual Kitesurf Downwind Fundraiser!
This year marks a new chapter. Instead of being run by the local kite schools, the event will now take place under the umbrella of the East Kent Kite Club (EKKC) – a newly formed, BKSA-registered club bringing together kitesurfers from across the whole of East Kent. Our aim is to strengthen the community, share the stoke, and use our sport as a force for good.