Kite Boarding or Surfing Travel Insurance
Specialist cover for high-risk sports and adventure travel.
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Kite boarding, also known as kitesurfing, is a wind-powered water sport where a rider uses a large controllable kite to move across the water on a board. It combines elements of surfing, wakeboarding and paragliding, relying heavily on wind conditions, balance and coordination.
ActivitySure can cover kite boarding and surfing when you are taking part abroad at an amateur level, provided the activity meets the policy conditions. Whether you are riding waves close to shore or using wind power to travel across open water, suitable travel insurance is important due to the physical nature of both activities and the changing conditions involved.
Choose the protection that fits your adventure
Excess £100
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£1,000
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£5,000,000
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£750
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£250
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£200
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£300
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £100
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£5,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £75
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£3,000
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£10,000,000
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£1,500
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£250
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£200
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£500
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £200
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£7,500
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £0
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£5,000
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£10,000,000
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £400
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£100,000
* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.
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Single trip Kite Boarding or Surfing Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Kite Boarding or Surfing Travel Insurance
Travel more for less with year-round protection across multiple trips.
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Whether you’re planning a one-off escape, an activity-packed holiday or travelling regularly throughout the year, our protection levels are designed to give you confidence at every stage of your journey. From emergency medical cover and cancellation protection to support while you’re away, you can choose the level of cover that best fits the way you travel and the adventures you take on.
Destination Insight
Where is popular to go kite boarding and surfing?
Kite boarding is especially popular in coastal areas with consistent winds, such as Tarifa in southern Spain, where strong breezes and wide beaches attract riders throughout the year. Brazils Cumbuco is another well-known destination, offering warm water and steady trade winds ideal for extended sessions.
Surfing and kite boarding are also common in locations such as Hawaii, particularly around Maui, where ocean swells and wind conditions support a wide range of board sports. Many travellers combine both activities as part of the same coastal trip..
Here's why kite boarding or surfing travel insurance matters:
Wind strength, waves and water conditions can change quickly, increasing the risk of falls, collisions or impact injuries. Even experienced riders can be caught out, and injuries sustained on the water may require medical treatment or assistance while abroad.
Helpful travel tips
- Check weather, wind and sea conditions carefully before entering the water.
- Keep a safe distance from other surfers, swimmers and riders.
- Maintain controlled movements, particularly during turns and launches.
- Always follow instructions provided by local organisers, schools or beach authorities.
- Wear appropriate safety equipment recommended for the conditions and your experience level.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Kitesurfing is not covered as standard, so you will need to select the activity when going through the quote process.
By doing so, you ensure that you’re covered for the risk of taking part and emergency medical expenses if you’re injured while participating.
No, you don’t need prior experience. Kitesurfing abroad is often carried out under professional guidance, with licensed instructors.
As long as you have added the activity to your policy, you are covered from a beginner level to more experienced kitesurfing.
Yes. You can be covered if kitesurfing is the main reason for your trip, not just a one-off activity.
The key is making sure it’s selected and included on your ActivitySure policy before you take part.
Yes. Kitesurfing in controlled areas is very different to strong winds or open water, where speed and loss of control are more likely.
Staying within normal recreational conditions helps ensure you’re within the terms of your policy.
Yes. When you add an activity to your policy, you receive cover for emergency medical expenses inclusive of repatriation, medical treatment, and emergency transport.