Lockdown 2.0… right here we go once more, one other nationwide lockdown to cut back the unfold of Covid 19.
We’ve been eagerly awaiting the small print on permitted sports activities exercise and what it means to us. It’s out, and there’s formally good and unhealthy information for kiting:
THE GOOD NEWS
Kitesurfing is permitted as a type of train inside the November lockdown. Session on!. The BKSA are advising competent riders to remain native, trip responsibly and inside their limits, making certain to not congregate at seashores earlier than and after classes.
THE BAD NEWS
Water sports activities centres (us) are being ordered to shut all through this lock down as a way to cut back locations of congregation and participation by inexperienced people.
What this implies for classes with us
Adhering to the steering and licensing laws we can’t provide any type of coaching or interplay between fifth November – 2nd December. All pre-booked classes might be cancelled and all buyer funds obtained might be issued a credit score notice and provided various dates anytime after we open for coaching once more, after restrictions are eased. You probably have a reserving with us we might be in contact to substantiate particulars.
Any present voucher or credit score notes attributable to expire throughout this lockdown interval might be prolonged till Could thirty first 2021. Rental of apparatus is just not suggested underneath the restrictions so we can’t provide our rental providers both.
On-line providers
Our on-line store is working as normal for brand spanking new and used tools, clothes and vouchers with subsequent day delivery or click on and acquire from the seashore. We are able to tailor packages to swimsuit all ranges and budgets, providing value matches and free coaching classes as normal.
Our used part might be replace with a big number of equipment within the coming weeks.
extra time to trip
If you happen to’ve acquired the equipment and you know the way, it’s nonetheless session on…simply keep protected. Kiting isn’t a solo sport, so buddy up, know your limits, keep native and trip wise. Massive winds and chilly temperatures must be revered and loved thoughtfully.
We’ll see you on the water too, our crew is amped for the classes.
Ongoing help
It is a nice time of 12 months for kiting and anticipate the seashore to be busy with motion. True to our love of the game and look after the neighborhood we might be current at Poseidon on days it’s good for kiting within the harbour providing security help, recommendation and a launch. We wouldn’t need anybody to get harm making a mistake with out the steering we generally provide, so we welcome riders to verify in for recommendation, ask for a launch and depend on us for help. We simply ask you to do not forget that we’re technically CLOSED so can’t provide coaching, rental, key care, altering rooms or social chats as normal…as a lot as we’d wish to.
Wanting forward
We don’t know what December 2nd will convey, however we’re able to adapt and had no plans to cease working all 12 months spherical, so in case you’re eager by means of the winter, so are we.
If you happen to’d wish to be added to our winter wind alerts and updates, we’ll keep in contact and get again to regular as quickly as doable.
If we don’t see you till then keep protected and constructive, there’ll be loads of good instances forward.