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Riding the Wind: Why New Brighton’s Kitesurf Scene Deserves Centre Stage by Roy Wilmer
Riding the Wind: Why New Brighton’s Kitesurf Scene Deserves Centre Stage Stand on Kings Parade and look down towards the lifeguard station—the one...
Good Vibes Kitesurf & Music Festival: A Celebration of Wind, Waves & Music 🎶🏄♂️
This summer, Northern Watersports Shop and Northern Kites hosted an unforgettable Kitesurf Festival at the world-class kitesurfing destination of Wallasey Beach Club — and it...
Sunset Sessions - Solstice Music Event at Wallasey Beach Club
Our Sunset Sessions solstice music event at Wallasey Beach Club was one for the books. Hosted by Northern Kites and set against the stunning...
Fun & Unique Things to Do in Liverpool for Men
Fancy a bit of adventure to get that heart rate up (and maybe escape the Mrs’ shopping trip)? Liverpool has a load of great...
How Many Knots for Kitesurfing?
When kitesurfers start jabbering about wind speeds, it often sounds like a foreign language: ‘It was blowing 20 knots, perfect for my 10m kite!’...
Is Pumpfoiling Hard for Beginners?
Pumpfoiling… it looks pretty wild, doesn’t it? No kite, no boat, just you seemingly levitating above the water on a foil. If you’re a...
6 Best Beaches to Watch the Sunset in Merseyside
There are few better ways to end the day than with a sunset on the coast. And in Merseyside, we’re spoiled for choice. From...
How to Read Wind Forecasts for Kitesurfing (Without Getting Overwhelmed)
Let’s face it, wind forecasts can look like absolute chaos when you’re starting out in kitesurfing. Bright colours, a mix of arrows, numbers and...
Windiest Beaches in the UK for Spring Kitesurfing
Here’s a round-up of some of our favourite windy beaches and hidden gems for spring kitesurfing in the UK. Read on to find your...
Is Kitesurfing Hard for Beginners?
If you’ve ever watched someone kitesurfing and thought, That looks incredible, but I’d probably end up face-first in the water, you’re not alone. Kitesurfing...
How to Get into Kitesurfing
So, you’ve decided to give kitesurfing a go. Excellent choice! It’s an incredible way to challenge yourself, enjoy the outdoors and experience the rush...
Rachael's Story: 'If I can do it, so can you!'
I first discovered kitesurfing when I was 16, at the 2004 World Windsurfing and Kitesurfing Championships in Fuerteventura. I was on a post-GCSE holiday...