{"id":213128,"date":"2023-05-05T15:21:14","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T15:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.britishkitesports.org\/?p=213128"},"modified":"2023-05-05T15:21:14","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T15:21:14","slug":"foiling-futures-two-a-start-on-the-olympic-pathway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/britishkitesports.org\/foiling-futures-two-a-start-on-the-olympic-pathway\/","title":{"rendered":"Foiling Futures Two – A Start on the Olympic Pathway?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The British Kite Sports Association (BKSA) and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) have partnered to create a new
\nprogramme to help young sailors learn to kitefoil and take part in their first kitefoil races.<\/h4>\n

For those that show aptitude for this class of racing, this is a stepping stone for qualification to the British Youth Squad
\nand international competition.
\nAnyone can apply, whether you have previous dingy sailing or kitesurfing experience.<\/p>\n

Application requirements<\/strong>
\nBasic kitesurfing skills – waterstart and ride back and forth across the wind
\nThe BKSA has a network of kitesurf schools around the UK that can help you learn this skills
\nUltimately you will need your own kites once you start the program but we\u2019ll have board\/foils you can rent if you don’t bring your own.<\/p>\n

What will you learn?<\/strong>
\nFirst runs on a kitefoil
\nIntroduction to core techniques – gybes, foot changes and tacks
\nKey skills for completing a kitefoil race
\nAdditional kite skills across foils, twintips and surfboards
\nGoals and session plans set for practice between training camps<\/p>\n

What is Kitefoil Racing<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s the newest sailing discipline to be added to the Paris 2024 Olympics
\nRaces take 10-15 minutes, with sailors travelling at speeds of 20-35 knots!
\nExisting dingy sailors can get a head start as existing sailing\/racing experiencing are all transferable<\/p>\n

\nWhen is it?<\/strong><\/p>\n