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AKA are happy to announce the launch of our sister company Adventure Stand Up Paddleboarding Academy ASUPA. Checkout what they are up to on Facebook and Twitter. Website to follow shortly.

AKA is increasing availability for kitesurfing lessons and coaching at Clacton-on-sea. Availability for kitesurfing lessons at West Mersea will stay the same. Checkout our prices on our course booking page or come and visit our kite school on the east coast.
Base camp
unit 13 Peartree Business Centre
Peartree road
Stanway
Colchester
Essex CO3 0JN

Kitesurfing has made it into the Rio 2016 Olympics!!!
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has confirmed the final event and equipment selections for the Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition.
The ISAF Council voted that Kiteboarding will replace windsurfing for the men’s and women’s board events.
Time to get practicing!

AKA have now introduced North Kiteboarding equipment into the school

Students can now get their hands on

EVO kites
NEO Kites
Spike Twin tips
Gonzales Twin tips
X-ride Twin tips
Wham Kite surfboards

New courses will be announced shortly

Naish has launched a new kite The Ride aimed at beginners and intermediate riders

This is what Naish say

INTRODUCING THE RIDE…

THE WAY KITEBOARDING SHOULD BE.

Kiteboarding should be easy. That’s why we created a kite and board combo that delivers easy control and use with no loss of performance.

“The Ride [kite] was derived from the base origins of the Park, but with more focus on a ‘sheet in and go’ feel and water relaunch ease. Our R&D team set out to create a kite that was simple, easy and fun for ‘all around, hooked-in freeriding’; and a kite that a novice or entry level rider could use for learning the basics and improving into an advanced rider.” ~ Damien Girardin, Naish Kite Designer

“The Ride board features a single concave bottom and a medium flex allowing the rider to focus on having fun. The outline has been tuned for early planing and control. The modern tip design prevents spray from hitting the rider’s eyes.” ~ Ian Ponting, Naish Board Designer

Clacton-On-Sea is hosting a BKSA kitesurfing competition on the Easter weekend.

Dates – April 6th- 8th

Location – Martello Tower , Hastings Avenue, Clacton on Sea , CO15 1NW

Discplines – Kitesurfing – Freestyle, Race

All entires online only. Online registration will be set up 1 week before event. Entries.

Itinary

Friday 6th – Pro Men and Pro Ladies Freestylers

8.30am – 9 am Sign in all riders
9 am Rider Briefing
10 am First Possible start
7 pm – Evening TBC

Saturday 7th – Race and Am Men, Am Ladies, Senior, Youth, and Junior fleets

8.30am – 9am Sign in all riders
9 am Rider Briefing
10 am First Possible start
7pm Evening TBC
Sunday 8th – Announcment made on Saturday evening to First Poss start

Title Sponsor – Dong Energy
Working with – Tendring District Council

On his way home from Mauritius, Jesse is kidnapped by Florian Daubos and chucked over the edge in Corsica…where they find great conditions for freestyle and some pretty rad surf.
Click here to see movie

Last Fall, Jalou Langeree escaped the dark waters of Holland and found a paradise of warmth and waves in Indonesia. After getting the bug of riding in the surf while training in South Africa, she hung up her twin tip to explore the untold possibilities in the Land of Lefts. Click here to see movie

On tour with Kevin – Watch Kevin L in Brazil, and get the inside scoop on how the 2010 PKRA World Champion gets ready for competition.

Season 1 of Naish Kiteboarding TV left us all frothing, so we’re doing it again. The groundwork is laid and now it’s time to step it up.
The Team has been working all winter with the best filmmakers, seasoning the finest spots around the world.

Checkout the trailer for Naish Kiteboarding TV season 2

Episode 1 on March 20th.

Watch Naish’s Sam Light in this feel good film!!!

Click here to see Sam Light in Antigua

2012 is already looking on being a good year with mild temperatures and students getting out on the water early.

We look forward to seeing you out on the water soon!

Best regards

AKA Team

Kitesurfing Christmas gift cards and vouchers are now available!

Why not treat someone to what is currently the fastest growing water sport in the world.  We can offer taster sessions or full kitesurfing courses.

Christmas gift cards and vouchers are valid for one year from the date of occasion, allowing the recipient to book their kitesurfing experience on a date best suitable for kitesurfing.   All gift cards and vouchers are personalised , allowing you to have a message of your choice. Click here to order yours now.