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Board sport safety advice
Windsurfing
Kite surf
* This safety advice is not exhaustive. For more information, do not hesitate to check it out with the experts.
- Head away from the beach via the marked channels.
- Do not go more than a mile from the coast.
- Never leave your board.
- Watch out for offshore winds which might hamper your return.
- Wear a thermal wetsuit to protect against the cold, depending on the temperature of the water.
Kite surf
- It is strongly recommended for beginners in this sport to take lessons with a professional.
- Only practice this sport in areas reserved for this activity.
- Wear a helmet and a buoyancy vest.
- Choice your sail according to the strength of the wind.
- Ensure that your kite has a safety leash allowing you to reduce the thrust without losing the sail.
- Check your kite, lines and the set up before launching your kite.
- Keep an eye on the weather forecast and don't surf in severe weather condition (storm, offshore winds.).
- Never surf alone.
* This safety advice is not exhaustive. For more information, do not hesitate to check it out with the experts.