Is the most important thing to follow
before you paddle out there
When entering water
the rider entering in the water has priority.
When Crossing
the rider under the wind brings the kite down
When Overtaking
the rider under the wind brings the kite down
When jibe or jump
before engaging a maneuver (jibe/jump, …) you need to have a 360° panoramic vision of your free zone under the wind
Overtaking priority
the over taken has priority,the over taking has to maneuver to avoid coilision.
Crossing Priority
the other one has to manover to avoid colision. right shoulder forward (“touching the wind”) has priority.
before jibing always quickly look behind you, to check if an other rider is not following you to close in order to avoid tangling the kites
A guide to keep everyone safe and happy in the water
Wave Priority
first riding the swell owns the wave don’t jibe for the wave or don’t go for the wave
Sharing Waves
when sharing spot with powered sport (paddle, kite or sail) leave waves for surfers
Managing Crowds
if many surfers move to the next uncrowded place
first riding the swell owns the wave
when there is many wind surfers move to the next uncrowded place
When there is many surfers move to the next uncrowded place