By M. Bory

2005

Pb. 120pp 223x220mm colour photography

By K. Boeasse
2008
Written by three-time world champion and packed with over 500 photographs, this book covers first attempts at getting afloat to snapping a 360. It is the definitive guide to kitesurfing, covering both mental and physical preparation with fabulous photography showing every stage of each manoevure.

Covers the basics of getting into the water and the principles of surfing on the wind: getting up, steering, turning, controlling the kite and what to do when you wipe out. Then it’s time to start having some fun, with more than 50 tricks covered in full step-by-step detail from the basic chop hop to how to ride huge waves and advanced moves like the back to blind surface pass and the unhooked downloop s-bend!

Pb. 168pp

RRP £19.99 OUR PRICE £16.50

By I. Currer
2003

"Kitesurfing - The Complete Guide" is an invaluable reference, for those people who may be interested in taking up the sport, those already learning and those who are already accomplished riders.
The author discusses topics such as whether this is the sport for you, what equipment you may require and what you can expect from a training programme. This book offers insight into everything from the basics of choosing a suitable spot, right through to topics such as competitions and phenomena such as "apparent wind".

Pb. 191pp colour illus. 170x240mm

By K. Boese, C.Spreckels
2009
Hundreds of dramatic step-by-step action photographs take you into the surf and introduce basic tricks like the cut back and olly, before you move on to more advanced tricks like riding a barrel. Each trick is not only shown with breathtaking photography, but with the added bonus of expert advice on learning each trick.

Includes:
Wind and waves
Choice of location
Safety
Tips on training
Starting and riding
Turning manoeuvres
Basics for kiting in the waves
Surfing basics
Wave manoeuvres/tricks for advanced kiters

Pb. 144pp

RRP £19.99 OUR PRICE £16.99

By E. Beaudonnat
International Kiteboarding Organisation
2006
Appropriately named the "Kiteboarding Bible" by its readers, the book is full of practical and informative content, complete with colour illustrations and pictures, covering the complete history of kiting, including the advanced tricks of today and current bow kite techniques. The book is packed with the knowledge required to be a fully competent kiteboarder.

Pb. 130pp 200 colour photos. 150x210mm

By Richard Cooper

This is the story of Richard's determination to overcome a mid-life crisis by windsurfing around Britain. His voyage is well illustrated in colour and entertainingly told.

Hb 220pp

By Wendy Kendall
Dec. 2008

Barbara Kendall competed in her 5th Olympic Games in 2008 - at the age of 40. Windsurfing is a gruelling physical challenge at this level and Brabara's experience in racing, tactics, equipment and board handling helped her success. The most important factor was her desire to win.

Barbara Kendall is New Zealands most successful Olympian - she won Gold in the Barcelona Olympics, Silver at Atlanta and Bronze in Sydney - this is her inspirational story, written by her elder sister.

234x153mm

By P. Hart
2004
Well illustrated, practical volume aimed at beginners and experienced windsurfers. Covers the latest developments, equipment, understanding the wind, basics, steering, starts, planning, advanced manoevring, sea sailing, wave sailing, freestyling, racing.

246x189mm 160p Pb

By Ken Winner
1995
From basic skills to descriptions of some of the worlds most popular windsurfing locations.

Pb

By S. Bornhoft
2001
A colourful introduction to this exciting sport. A concise text, clear diagrams and excellent full colour photography.

Hb. 96p

By R. Reichfeld

Shortboard techniques and equipment - aimed at those learning to waterstart and gybe to those starting competitions.
260x210mm 176p 400 colour photos Pb

Guides both potential and current windsurfers through the RYA National Windsurfing Scheme.

The ideal companion for those who are about to start, or who have recently begun, the increasingly popular sport of windsurfing.

Paperback, 65pp

By S. Bornhoft

This book is a natural progression from RYA Start Windsurfing. Progress to this level of windsurfing by learning how to sail in stronger winds, getting to grips with the harness & footstraps, and an introduction to more dynamic transitions

By I. Currer
2004

A beginners guide with equipment and techniques.

Pb. 288pp 235mmx170mm