Kitesurfing is a relatively new sport which started in the late 1990s. Initially it was done only by experienced windsurfers but today many people learn to kitesurf without ever going windsurfing.

What makes kitesurfing possibly is the special, inflatable kite which is able to lift off into the air again even after crashing into water. This is also what makes kitesurfing a challenging sport and an exciting one for spectators to watch. You can see in the photo left that kite surfers can frequently be seen on Zandvoorts coast - as long as there is enough of a breeze.

Left and Below: Watching Kite Surfers in action - Click to enlarge.

 

The Netherlands attracts many kitesurfers because of the fairly regular winds which blow on the coastline and there are kitesurfing festivals, kitesurfing competitions and kitesurfing schools in many Dutch towns and beach resorts to serve this ever-growing and very popular sport.

Zandvoort beach plays host to many regular kitesurfers and also has a watersports club where you can learn kitesurfing as well as other water sports.

Here are a couple of Videos of Kite Surfing in Zandvoort:

Video 1 Kite Surfing @ The Spot

Video 2 More Kite Surfing on Zandvoort Coast

The Spot club on Zandvoort beach (also a pavilion) gives lessons in kitesurfing and other watersports. See: www.gotothespot.com (all in Dutch)