{"id":1305,"date":"2015-09-23T09:01:19","date_gmt":"2015-09-23T01:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/?p=1305"},"modified":"2025-07-22T23:10:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T15:10:46","slug":"the-101-on-kitesurfing-in-phuket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/09\/the-101-on-kitesurfing-in-phuket","title":{"rendered":"The 101 on Kitesurfing in Phuket"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Exhilarating and exciting. An afternoon of kitesurfing in Phuket will float the boat\u00a0of all adrenaline-seeking outdoor\u00a0enthusiasts! Especially whom with a\u00a0love for water sports!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throw in elements of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/05\/family-fun-in-phuket-7-kid-friendly-travel-activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> wakeboarding<\/a>, paragliding, windsurfing and gymnastics, and what you get is an extreme sport called windsurfing. Apart from physical demands, kitesurfers also incorporate many skills. Such as launching the kite, flying, landing, as well as usage of the bar, lines and safety devices.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Kitesurfing-in-Phuket.jpg\" alt=\"Kitesurfing in Phuket\" class=\"wp-image-1348\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/09\/the-101-on-kitesurfing-in-phuket\/#What_Makes_Phuket_a_Great_Kitesurfing_Destination\" >What Makes Phuket a Great Kitesurfing Destination?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/09\/the-101-on-kitesurfing-in-phuket\/#Best_Time_to_Kitesurf_in_Phuket\" >Best Time to Kitesurf in Phuket<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/09\/the-101-on-kitesurfing-in-phuket\/#Where_to_Kitesurf_in_Phuket\" >Where to Kitesurf in Phuket<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/09\/the-101-on-kitesurfing-in-phuket\/#Safety_Gear_Precautions\" >Safety Gear &amp; Precautions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/09\/the-101-on-kitesurfing-in-phuket\/#Where_to_Take_up_Kitesurfing_Lessons\" >Where to Take up Kitesurfing Lessons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Phuket_a_Great_Kitesurfing_Destination\"><\/span>What Makes Phuket a Great Kitesurfing Destination?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phuket\u00a0is thought to offer ideal conditions for kitesurfing. The island has\u00a0is known for having the longest windy period within the Thailand. And, strong winds\u00a0blowing in allows for smooth and exciting rides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_Kitesurf_in_Phuket\"><\/span>Best Time to Kitesurf in Phuket<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best months of the year for kitesurfing in Phuket are <strong>June&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;August<\/strong>&nbsp;and <strong>December &#8211; February,<\/strong>&nbsp;where there are clear skies, calm seas and little rainfall.&nbsp;During these months, the wind speed on the island measures at 12 &#8211; 18 knots, presenting an ideal condition for kitesurfing. Check out a variety of locations in order to catch the best winds; the best conditions for kitesurfing are present in different spots around at the island at different times of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Kitesurf_in_Phuket\"><\/span>Where to Kitesurf in Phuket<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The shallow waters and calm&nbsp;winds at the southeastern areas of the island makes it a suitable kitesurfing spot for beginners. Popular sites include <strong>Friendship Beach at Chalong Bay, Nai Yang Beach, Rawai Beach and Layan Bay<\/strong>.&nbsp;Experienced kitesurfers will have a greater variety of locations to choose from in addition to the sites above, such as<strong> Nathon, Hua Thanon and Koh Lon Island<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Kitesurfing-Boots.jpg\" alt=\"Kitesurfing Boots\" class=\"wp-image-1349\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_Gear_Precautions\"><\/span>Safety Gear &amp; Precautions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>helmet, lifejacket and surf boots<\/strong> are essential safety equipment required for kitesurfing. If you&#8217;re taking lessons at kitesurfing schools, all&nbsp;equipment are usually&nbsp;supplied, with the exception of surf boots. This is so as the boots may contain contagious fungi that are hard to remove, so kitesurfers are advised to purchase their own.&nbsp;It is recommended that kitesurfers&nbsp;don<strong> strap-on floatable sunglasses<\/strong> and apply <strong>water-resistant sunscreen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Take_up_Kitesurfing_Lessons\"><\/span>Where to Take up Kitesurfing Lessons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kiteboardingasia.com\/locations\/phuket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>KBA Kitesurfing School Phuke<\/em>t<\/a>,<\/strong> <em>Nai Yang<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Excellent gear, clear instructions&nbsp;and a prime location earns&nbsp;<strong>KBA Kitesurfing School Phuket<\/strong> positive reviews&nbsp;and recommendations. A variety of equipment are sold at reasonable prices at the store, ensuring that kitesurfing novices have everything they need to get hooked on the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kiteschoolphuket.com\/kiteboarding\/kiteboarding-school-phuket-location\">Kite School Phuket<\/a>, <\/strong>Nai Yang &amp; Chalong Bay<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lessons at<strong> Kite School Phuket<\/strong> are conducted at Nai Yang Beach during the months of May to October, and at Chalong Bay from November to April. Kickstart your kitesurfing journey with an orientation lesson, conducted to help assess if students&nbsp;are keen to follow through with the remaining sessions.&nbsp;Students&nbsp;learn to handle the kite, and no board is involved in the class. Safety drills, such as what steps you should take if a line breaks, as well as handling the kite in a fixed position are components of the second class. Students will get a feel of the&nbsp;board in the third lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic safety equipment, such as a helmet are provided here. A pair of surf boots will cost around 1,300 baht at the store. Full insurance coverage is included in the costs of the lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Kite-Zone-Phuket.jpg\" alt=\"Kite Zone Phuket\" class=\"wp-image-1350\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kitesurfthailand.com\/\">Kite Zone Phuket<\/a>,<\/strong><\/em> <em>Chalong Bay<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Classes are taught in small groups at <strong>Kite Zone Phuket<\/strong> to ensure that students get adequete attention and guidance. After three to five hours of training, you&#8217;ll be equipped with all necessary techniques you need to ride the board. Techniques are taught in shallow waters, with your instructor close beside you during&nbsp;the early stages of training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">See our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/\">villas in Phuket<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong>Selected and inspected by the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/villa-finder.com\">Villa-Finder<\/a>&nbsp;team.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exhilarating and exciting. An afternoon of kitesurfing in Phuket will float the boat\u00a0of all adrenaline-seeking outdoor\u00a0enthusiasts! Especially whom with a\u00a0love for water sports! 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