The Kiteboarding Manual

The Kiteboarding Manual: The Essential Guide for Beginners and Improvers by Andy Gratwick is a comprehensive resource for those eager to master the exhilarating sport of kiteboarding. This second edition, published in July 2023, offers updated insights and techniques, making it invaluable for both novices and seasoned riders.

Comprehensive Guide to Kiteboarding

The manual covers a wide range of topics, including:

• The origins and rise in popularity of kiteboarding.
• Fundamentals of kite flying and essential weather principles.
• Step-by-step instructions for getting started on land, including LEI rigging, assembly, launching, and body-dragging.
• Techniques to master board skills, such as turns, stopping, and understanding the rules of the road.
• Advanced manoeuvres like going upwind, riding toeside, turning, and transitions.
• Insights into various kiteboarding disciplines, from speed kiting to land-based kiting.
• Tips to enhance performance and achieve impressive airtime.

This edition introduces a new chapter dedicated to foiling, along with updated content on the latest equipment, effective techniques, and guidance on executing higher jumps.

Insights from an Expert

Andy Gratwick, Head of Training for British Kitesports Association and the first ISAF technical expert for kiteboarding, shares his extensive experience and knowledge, providing readers with authoritative guidance throughout the manual.

About the Author

Andy Gratwick has written the training and exam syllabus for national kiteboarding authorities in the UK and Australia, as well as working with ISAF on the standards and rules for the 2024 Olympics. He is also an RYA Yachtmaster; trainer and examiner for kitesurfing, snow and land kiting; and BSUPA Head Coach for SUP in the UK. His kiteboarding and stand-up paddle school, Easyriders, is based in Sandbanks, Poole.