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Top Kitesurfing Spots in Poole
Rockley Point, Poole
Location: Rockley Point, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4RW
About: Rockley Point is based in the beautiful Poole Harbour - Europe's largest natural harbour! Rockley offer a variety of watersports classes and hires, but for Windsurfing they only offer hires. This hire however is recomended for beginners, due to the nature of the water and winds in Poole Harbour. £30 for 1 hour! Rockley's second location at Poole Park although, do offer a beginners course!
Level: Beginner
Companies: Rockley Activity Centre
Poole Park, Poole
Location: Poole Park Lake, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2SF
About: Poole Park Activity Centre nestled in the heart of Poole, along the tranquil shores of the UK's largest inland saltwater lake is home to some great watersports classes and activities. This is a great spot for beginners wanting to get into Windsurfing and to gain little more help and guidance. Poole Park offer an RYA Youth Start Windsurfing Course, spanning 2 days for those aged 8-16 looking to learn how to windsurf for £205.
Level: Beginner
Companies: Poole Park Activity Cenre
Poole Harbour, Poole
Location: Poole Harbour, Poole
About: Poole Harbour, stretching down toward Sandbanks is mixed with calm flat water and also slight waves. Depending on the kind of Kitesurfing / Windsurfing experience you are looking for, you can either stick to the flat waters of Poole Harbour, where the waters stick to about waist height; or, you can go further down towards Sandbanks whcih is opened to the ocean.
Level: Beginner
Permit: You will be required an annual Kitesurfing permit for Poole Harbour - You can get one here for a little over £20.
Top Kitesurfing Spots in Weymouth
Overcombe, Weymouth
Location: Overcombe, Weymouth, DT3 6PX
About: Windsurfing and Kitesurfing in Overcombe is widely popular, with the ideal time to frequent this spot is October to April, with the aim to avoid crowds and collisions. Overcombe is perfect for freestylers as it is one of the best launch sites in the area. However, this spot is also welcoming to beginners due to its shorebreaks.
Level: Intermediate
Permit: You will be required a permit for Kitesurfing in Weymouth.
- Annual Permit £40.70
- Seasonal Permit £28.60
- Monthly Permit £13.91
- Weekly Permit £10.40
- Daily Permit £4.70
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Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth
Location: Bowleaze Coveway, Weymouth, DT3 6PL
About: Bowleaze Cove can get pretty busy with a whole mixture of Watersports enthusiats, including Jet Skiing, due to the steep shelf nearby. This location is perfect for south east winds, and less bumpy than the majority of Weymouth Beaches.
Level: Intermediate
Permit: You will be required a permit for Kitesurfing in Weymouth.
- Annual Permit £40.70
- Seasonal Permit £28.60
- Monthly Permit £13.91
- Weekly Permit £10.40
- Daily Permit £4.70
Top Kitesurfing Spots in Portland
Portland Harbour, Portland
Location: Portland Harbour, Portland, DT4 9JZ
About: Portland Harbour is perfect for the commited Kitesurfing and Windsurfing fans. This is wher the professionals come to train and break records, so be prepared for busy waters. The winds come from all directions, with the Northern and Southern winds being the most gusty - head toward Chesil Beach for some flat water, although this is especially not a recommended spot for beginners so be wary.
Level: Advance
Permit: You will be required a permit for Kitesurfing in Portland.
- Annual Permit £40.70
- Seasonal Permit £28.60
- Monthly Permit £13.91
- Weekly Permit £10.40
- Daily Permit £4.70
Top Kitesurfing Spots in Ringstead
Ringstead Bay, Ringstead
Location: Ringstead Bay, Dorset, DT2 8NG
About: Venturing out a little further from Portland and Weymouth, you will find Ringstead Bay. This is a pretty challenging spot for those looking for a bit more excitement. Make sure to watch out for the reef, narrow beach and waves.
Level: Advance
Permit: You will be required a permit for Kitesurfing in Ringstead Bay.
- Annual Permit £40.70
- Seasonal Permit £28.60
- Monthly Permit £13.91
- Weekly Permit £10.40
- Daily Permit £4.70
FAQs
Is kite surfing an expensive hobby? - The recommended budget for all the beginner gear is around £1500-£2000, but this does not necessarily need to be an expensive hobby as you can rent gear.
Can you lose weight kitesurfing? - Just like with any sport, Kitesurfing will push your body and lead towards a toned figure.
Is kiteboarding harder than windsurfing? - Windsurfing is similar to skiing in that it's easy to start but challenging to master. On the other hand, kitesurfing is like snowboarding: it's harder to get the hang of initially, but becomes easier to progress in once you start making turns and developing a more dynamic style.