Kite Surfing Travel Insurance

Level Of Cover Needed

Kite surfing exposes you to unpredictable elements, which is why it is considered a Grade 2 - or medium risk - sport. If you plan on kite surfing while you're away on holiday - ensure you have a comprehensive travel insurance policy.

Essential Travel's Kite Boarding Travel Insurance provides up to 10 million in medical emergency cover for your protection on holiday, and this cover extends to many other recreational sports and activities. Standard sporting cover includes personal accident cover and cover for valuable sporting equipment. The policy also includes:

• 24 hour emergency medical assistance
• A single policy covering all grade 2 sports
• Up to £1,000 cover on equipment

Precautions While Kite Surfing

Kite surfing (also called kite boarding) is one of the most popular activities for travellers heading to the beach and can be enjoyed by most age groups, but it can also be dangerous. If you are planning on going on a kite surfing adventure, make sure that your sports travel insurance is in place, and that you learn to kite board with a qualified instructor.

Please note: we only cover recreational or amateur kite boarding undertaken on an incidental basis (happening occasionally for the purpose of leisure).

What Causes Injury During Kite Surfing?

Equipment

One of the major causes of injury in kite surfing is the use of faulty equipment. Luckily, recent models of power kites have added safety features. For example, you can now depower many types of kites by simply letting go of the bar. Still, you should check your materials for any damages to avoid any unexpected incidents.

Weather

The weather is yet another factor contributing to most kite surfing accidents. Strong gusts of wind can be enough to lift you above the waves and make you lose control.

How To Stay Safe While Kite Surfing

• Ensure that the kite boarding school you use is prepared to administer first aid if needed.
• Never go kite surfing unsupervised - this could result in your claim not being paid out.
• Ensure that you have adequate travel insurance cover, as airlifting in the case of emergency, for example, could leave you with large medical bills.

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