Welcome to the Hayling Island Kitesurfing Association - the HKA
This website should provide you with the information you need to safely enjoy the superb kitesurfing conditions which Hayling Island provides. Please read the information carefully, join the club, abide by the club rules and no doubt, we'll see you on the beach.
HKA Committee
Key Information
- The Golf Course Beach, West Beachlands is the only location on Hayling Island where kitesurfing is
permitted.
- You must be a member of the HKA to kitesurf here. Non-members (including
guests of HKA members) are not permitted to kitesurf.
- This beach is privately owned by the Hayling Links Golf Club and the licence to kitesurf is held by the HKA - we pay for this licence annually. It is not free access to all.
- The club was formed to ensure the continued, safe use of this superb location
for kitesurfing which can only take place under the governance and control of the HKA - please do not jeopardise this.
- Kitesurfing instruction and tuition is also licenced. Therefore no unlicenced tuition is permitted.
- The HKA is a BKSA affiliated club. To join the HKA you must be a current
BKSA member and only BKSA insurance is acceptable.
If you are new to kitesurfing or this particular location please read the
background information here. It explains why the club exists and why you
MUST be a member to kitesurf at Hayling.
Beware, it gets busy! So whether a seasoned, regular member or a visiting rider, please familiarise
yourself with the club rules. You will also find a reminder on rights of way (rules of the road).
We have produced a 2 page essential guide for anyone kitesurfing at Hayling Island. Download it here.
There is also a summary of the riding conditions for differing wind directions and tides. Essential reading!
Don't become complacent, this is still an extreme sport and you need to know what to do when it goes wrong for you or someone nearby. Make sure you read our incident procedure and always complete an incident report.
Non-Member Policy
Only HKA members can kitesurf at Hayling
Island. Non-members who wish to try this location should contact HI Kitesurf School to book in for a supervised
session (payment, terms and conditions apply).
- You must book in advance with HI Kitesurfing School.
- You must have current BKSA membership.
- You must wear a red HI Kitesurf School rash vest (deposit required).
- A HI Kitesurf School instructor must be on the beach and is responsible for you.
- On busy days, supervised sessions may not be possible depending on the number of HKA members riding.
- HKA rules apply in addition to any HI Kitesurfing School conditions.
Find out who the committee members are, how to contact them, details of the AGM and club affairs.