HKA

Membership FAQs


  • Why do I have to join the HKA?

    This is a privately owned beach and is the only location on Hayling Island where kitesurfing is permitted.  The HKA pays for a licence to allow kitesurfing which can only take place under the governance of the club and its Committee.  All riders, without exception, must join the HKA.

    If you do not want to join the HKA you must not kitesurf at this location.

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    What is the membership fee spent on?

    The revenue generated from membership fees is used to pay the annual licence fee (charged by the beach owner for the use of kitesurfing on their property). It is also used to purchase the HKA rash vests which must be worn when kitesurfing at Hayling.  We also need to cover running costs (website hosting fee), purchases of safety equipment (flags, jackets etc) and a small amount is allocated for club social events.

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  • What insurance is required?

    The HKA is an affiliated BKSA club therefore we only accept BKSA insurance. On joining the HKA each rider must provide their BKSA number.  If at any time your BKSA insurance expires, your HKA membership automatically expires.

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    What value does the BKSA give to the HKA and its members?

    Affiliation to the BKSA means the HKA and its committee members are covered under the BKSA insurance policy. We also recieve a rebate from the BKSA for each rider who joins them as a result of joining us. This provides useful additional revenue. Currently the BKSA is the most mature organistion, representing UK kitesurfing, and most likely to achieve national recognition. The HKA believes supporting the BKSA is in the best interest of national recognition and development of kitesurfing in the UK.

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  • Why can I no longer join the HKA via the BKSA online shop?

    We have stopped the BKSA from selling our memberships as their payment system was completely separate from our own system. This allowed riders to pay to join us but not register with us. We therefore could not properly manage the membership or comply with the terms of the licence.

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  • What cards do you issue?

    We do not issue any membership card.

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  • Why haven't I recieved my card?

    The issuing of BKSA membership cards is the responsibility of the BKSA. Please contact them.

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  • Will I be asked for membership proof?

    Yes. The beach patrol conduct frequent checks of riders on the beach and members should be asking those they don't recognise for proof of membership before they launch them.

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  • How do I prove I am a member?

    You can prove you are a current HKA member by producing the HKA Certificate of Membership Status. Click here to request yours. This will be emailed to you, print it out, put it in a waterproof bag and keep it in your kitebag.

    Please keep your proof of membership in your kitebag (not in your car).


    NOTE: The harness tag issued by the BKSA is NOT proof of HKA membership.  Wearing a HKA rash vest is not proof of current membership either.

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  • Who are the beach patrol?

    The beach patrol are members of the HKA committee who volunteer to check memberships. We ask that all members assist them and also that if you don't recognise someone on the beach, you ask them for proof of membership. Remember, you have paid to use the beach, have they or are you subsidising them?

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  • How do I get my HKA rash vest?

    We do not post rash vests. It can usually be collected from the beach or from Ocean Addiction (see Useful Links).

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  • What should I do if I see riders not wearing rash vests or I suspect are not members?

    Please ask them for proof of membership. Point out this is a private beach. DO NOT launch anyone who is not wearing a current HKA rash vest.

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  • Why do you only accept payment via Google Checkout?

    Google Checkout is a relatively widespread payment system which provides the service we need for a reasonable cost per transaction. Please use your favourite search engine to find out more information about Google Checkout.

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