{"id":148149,"date":"2022-05-17T10:45:09","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T10:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.britishkitesports.org\/?p=5736"},"modified":"2022-05-17T10:45:09","modified_gmt":"2022-05-17T10:45:09","slug":"events-are-go-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/events-are-go-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"EVENTS ARE GO IN 2022!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>As we approach what should be a fantastic summer season on the water and land \u2013 we are looking forward to several returning events that are back to full strength, as well as new, regional ones in the line-up!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Calshot-Nomadic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5738\" src=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Calshot-Nomadic.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"469\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em><strong>Caption<\/strong>: Summer sessions are coming! \/ <strong>Photo<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nomadickitesurf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Nomadic Kitesurf<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>CALL OUT TO WOULD-BE EVENT HOSTS!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Kiteboarding events don&#8217;t have to be just for the serious competitor. Instead, the focus can simply be to help develop community, skills, interest and are usually a huge amount of fun! Relaxed &#8216;big air&#8217;* and wing racing events are gaining interest on a local level around the country. If you run a club or organisation and would like some help \/ inspiration to get a local event off the ground, get in touch as we are more than happy to assist!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@britishkitesports.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">info@britishkitesports.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>*Remember: big air is all relative to how big you&#8217;ve gone before. It&#8217;s simply about the encouragement to SEND IT!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Lewis.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5741\" src=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Lewis.jpg\" alt=\"Lewis Crathern\" width=\"800\" height=\"685\" \/><\/a><em>Caption: Lewis Crathern sending it in Kent! \/ Photo: Eunice Bergin<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>KITESURFING ARMADA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The Kitesurfing Armada re-launched in September last year and how refreshing it was to be back mixing and mingling with so many like-minded kiters again&#8230; on and off the water!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Kitesurfing Armada will once again host a national round of our BKC Freestyle Championship, open to pro men and women, juniors and amateurs, too!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click below to see the video summarising all you can expect to enjoy over the Armada weekend:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5iOWCQQnePQ\" width=\"700\" height=\"375\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sunny-days-armada.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5743\" src=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sunny-days-armada.jpg\" alt=\"Sunny days Armada\" width=\"800\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sunny-days-armada.jpg 800w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sunny-days-armada-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sunny-days-armada-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sunny-days-armada-600x437.jpg 600w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sunny-days-armada-80x58.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Armada.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5737\" src=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Armada.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" \/><\/a><em><strong>Caption<\/strong>: Catch all the action, day and night, at the Kitesurfing Armada this year!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As well as that the music stage will provide the excellent audio backdrop, morning, afternoon and evening, plus you can check out all the latest gear in the brands tent, get involved in a clinic, have a taster session and much more besides!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Early bird tickets were released on Wednesday 11th May, so if you&#8217;re keen to hit the Armada click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfingarmada.co.uk\/tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">this link<\/a> to find out more about full weekend tickets!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfingarmada.co.uk\/ticket-info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><em>www.kitesurfingarmada.co.uk\/ticket-info<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>BRITISH KITESURFING CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS IN 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>RAMSGATE<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>As well as running an event at the Armada, the BKC will also be hitting Ramsgate once again. While the venue is locked in as a solid host, the exact weekend in early August is yet to be confirmed, but no doubt we always look forward to hitting Kent&#8217;s golden sands in the southeast corner of England.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ramsgate.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5742\" src=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ramsgate.jpg\" alt=\"Ramsgate\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ramsgate.jpg 800w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ramsgate-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ramsgate-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ramsgate-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ramsgate-80x45.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Stay tuned to our website and socials for more BKC event confirmations.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/britishkitesport\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><em>Instagram<\/em><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/britishkitesportsassociation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><em>Facebook<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nWAVEMASTERS, BRANDON BAY, IRELAND \u2013 2-7 OCTOBER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The classic of the BKSA event calendar will return this year for more wave national championship action, plus the likely inclusion of winging, too!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Lee-Harvey-Brandon-Bay.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5740\" src=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Lee-Harvey-Brandon-Bay.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Caption<\/strong>: Lee Harvey \/ <strong>Photo<\/strong>: Gemma Soloman<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>SANDS OF LUCE BIG AIR &amp; DEMO WEEKEND IS BACK!<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>7 \u2013 9 OCTOBER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>As many of you will know, the Sands of Luce Big Air Weekenders are a huge hit that attract fantastic attendance with riders travelling from across the British Isles to participate. This event has been blessed with some crazy winds making for sessions that live long in the memory banks.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As well as the great community aspect, this year there will also be kitesurfing clinics, kitesurfing and wingfoil demo kit available and last, but by no means least, the party! <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Accommodation enquires: please contact the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sandsofluceholidaypark.co.uk\/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl-Dryo7c9wIVyMLtCh0sPAIdEAAYASAAEgJSX_D_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Sands of Luce Holiday Park<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sands_of_Luce_event.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5751\" src=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sands_of_Luce_event.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sands_of_Luce_event.jpg 800w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sands_of_Luce_event-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sands_of_Luce_event-768x284.jpg 768w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sands_of_Luce_event-600x222.jpg 600w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sands_of_Luce_event-80x30.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Find out more info on the Kitesurf Scotland Facebook page:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kitesurfscotland.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><em>www.facebook.com\/kitesurfscotland.co.uk\/<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>EDGE WATERSPORTS <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>EXMOUTH, DEVON<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Ever-present in the annual event calendar, Edge Watersports will once again run the Exe-Hammer paddleboard challenge in September.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Also look out for upcoming Youth twin-tip racing events. For the keen foilers, every Thursday throughout the season is Steezy Pete&#8217;s race night!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Edge-Paddleboard.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5739\" src=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Edge-Paddleboard.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>More info: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgewatersports.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">www.edgewatersports.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>CS WATERSPORTS \u2013 CORNWALL CLASSIC SERIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The first stop (of four) in the 2022 Cornwall Classic Series supported by Airush Kiteboarding, Shinn and Red Bull will be the Freestyle event on the weekend 4 &amp; 5 June. Held at the new CS Watersports Academy in Hayle, expect perfect flat water conditions to show off your latest freestyle manoeuvres!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cornwall-Classic-Series.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5753\" src=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cornwall-Classic-Series.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cornwall-Classic-Series.jpg 800w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cornwall-Classic-Series-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cornwall-Classic-Series-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cornwall-Classic-Series-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cornwall-Classic-Series-80x45.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>The remaining three events will include a twin-tip race supported by Ion and Red Bull 6 &amp; 7 August, a wave riding event supported by SurfDek and Red Bull 29 &amp; 30 September and, finally, a big air event supported by Reedin and Red Bull dates TBC.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>After the full season the 2022 Kernow Kitesurfing Kings and Queens will be crowned!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>CS Watersports events, run by current BKSA Men&#8217;s Freestyle Pro Champion, Craig Smith, are all about inclusivity and encouraging as many people as possible to get involved and share the stoke of some friendly competition! Pro Men, Women, Amateur Men\/Women and Youth categories will run.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>More information and entry info:<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cswatersportsacademy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">www.cswatersportsacademy.com<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nINSTRUCTOR TRAINING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>CS Watersports are also running an ITC (instructor training course) on the week commencing 6 June. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cswatersportsacademy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">www.cswatersportsacademy.com<\/a><\/strong> for more info.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/YAN_4018.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5755\" src=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/YAN_4018.jpg\" alt=\"CS Watersports\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>BIRTHDAY SESSIONS!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Easyriders are celebrating their first year of having been in their new beach pad in Poole (a new extra beach location &#8211; they&#8217;ve been in the game since 2004!) Head to Shore road, Sandbanks on 28th May for a fun day of demos, foil, SUP, all things foil, social bbq and summer vibes!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Contact: <a href=\"mailto:info@easy-riders.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">info@easy-riders.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Easyriders-Birthday.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5754\" src=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Easyriders-Birthday.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Easyriders-Birthday.jpg 800w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Easyriders-Birthday-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Easyriders-Birthday-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Easyriders-Birthday-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Easyriders-Birthday-80x45.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>SPOT GUIDE \u2013 WESTWARD HO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>This month&#8217;s local spot guide comes from the IKSURFMAG site, and we&#8217;ve picked out Westward Ho! in north Devon. Not only is this place so good that it has an exclamation mark in its name, but for many years it&#8217;s been host to our BKC national events. A super long beach and, depending on the conditions, this spot can be suitable for all levels (and surfers too!) this is a classic UK venue.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iksurfmag.com\/travel-guides\/europe\/united-kingdom\/westward-ho\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><em>Read up and plan to get down!<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Westward-Ho-Beach.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5744\" src=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Westward-Ho-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"Westward Ho Beach\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Caption<\/strong>: Looking good! \/ <strong>Photo<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iksurfmag.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">IKSURFMAG<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>AND FINALLY&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Your BKSA membership now also covers you third party for wingfoiling. If you&#8217;re interested in the sport, find our guide to wingfoiling right here! Learn to Wing Foil Guide<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The GWA Wingfoil World Tour recently completed the first stop of the 2022 season in Leucate, France. If you need a little more inspiration&#8230; and have ever wondered what go-karting on the water might be like \u2013 check out this drone clip from a single Surf-Slalom heat, eventually won by reigning champion, Titouan Galea.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-2CgUcr6XLY\" width=\"700\" height=\"375\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>ENSURE YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS UP TO DATE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s vital\u00a0to ensure that your BKSA membership is up-to-date. Not only do we work hard on your behalf to make sure that kitesurfing beaches stay open and that the instructor teams and clubs are operating safely, we also cover you for \u00a35 million third party liability should you be in an accident. So it&#8217;s a good idea to check that your mates are covered as well!<\/p>\n<p>Here are some more benefits of membership:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Member-Benefits.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5687\" src=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Member-Benefits.png\" alt=\"Member Benefits\" width=\"763\" height=\"837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Member-Benefits.png 763w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Member-Benefits-273x300.png 273w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Member-Benefits-600x658.png 600w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Member-Benefits-547x600.png 547w, https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Member-Benefits-80x88.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The average individual membership is just \u00a342 for the year, but there are discounts for juniors, students and families!<\/p>\n<p>Visit the website for more info by clicking here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GOT CLUB \/ EVENT \/ GOOD NEWS YOU WANT TO SHARE WITH US?<\/strong><br \/>\nWe&#8217;d love to hear from you and are happy to look at any submissions for possible inclusion in our newsletter. Please get in touch at: info@britishkitesports.org<\/p>\n<p>Take care out there and enjoy the season&#8217;s conditions!<\/p>\n<p>The BKSA Team:\u00a0Andy, Steph, Dan, Phil, Will, Richard, Louise, Russell, Jim and\u00a0Rosie<\/p>\n<p>Promoting and protecting Kitesports in the UK. 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