{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFS120667 \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E(Published April 2013, last reviewed with no updated 2020)\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat is Kitesurfing?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EKitesurfing combines skills from a range of activities including; kite flying, surfing, windsurfing and wakeboarding. Kitesurfing takes place on the water standing on a board while flying a kite which provides the power.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat is a Kitesurfing Permit?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe adventurous activity permit scheme is designed to ensure that only people with the relevant skills and experience lead adventurous activities for the young people. Therefore all activities classed as adventurous can only be lead by someone holding the appropriate permit.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally young people (under 18) can take part in adventurous activities for themselves with personal activity permits.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA kitesurfing permit is required for all kitesurfing taking place except in class C water. Definitions of water classifications can be found in POR.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ELevels of Permit\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EKitesurfing permits can be issued for any class of water. Each class of permit can be further restricted (such as through non-tidal etc.) to end up with an individual permit to the level of the competence and requirements of any person.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ETypes of Permit\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are three types of permit available for kitesurfing. These are:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPersonal\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Allows a young person (under 18) to take part in kitesurfing with others with a personal kitesurfing permit.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeadership\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Allows the permit holder to lead Kite Surfing for a single group.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupervisory\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Allows the permit holder to remotely supervise more than one kitesurfing group.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EPermit Limitations\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPersonal\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 If you hold a personal kitesurfing permit you can go kitesurfing with others who hold a personal kitesurfing permit. It does not allow you to go kitesurfing with anyone not holding a kitesurfing permit.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeadership\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 If you have a permit to lead kitesurfing then you can look after a maximum of four people with two kites at a time, and must remain with the group at all times.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupervisory\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 If you hold a permit to supervise kitesurfing then you can supervise up to three groups. All supervised groups should be within communication range of the permit holder who will need to be in or have immediate access to a rescue craft. You remain responsible for all the groups you are supervising, but can designate someone with the appropriate skills to be the leader of each group.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EDesignations\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen supervising groups from a distance the holder of a kitesurfing supervisor permit needs to designate a leader for each group. This designation lasts only for the current activity while the permit holder is supervising.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPeople designated as group leaders should have the necessary skills and be responsible enough to lead a group safely on the class of water being used. 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