exe-kiteboarders was the first kiteboarding club in the UK to produce a comprehensive kiteboarding Code of Conduct, which has since been adopted by the British Kitesurfing Association and numerous other kiteboarding clubs throughout the UK.
The Code is based on common sense and co-operation and was developed in association with the Exe Estuary Management Partnership. exe-kiteboarders have since worked closely with the RNLI to develop kiteboarding safety-procedures and have regular training sessions with the Coastguard to keep all parties up-to-speed with the ever-changing developments in kiteboarding equipment and trends.
Kiteboarding must never be attempted unless you are a competent swimmer, hold third party insurance and have undertaken proper lessons from an IKO qualified instructor/school
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Local kitesurfers are passionate about maintaining their "right to ride". Fools who act dangerously or irresponsibly will not be tolerated in Exmouth.
In early 2002 we got wind that Exeter City Council were considering whether or not to ban kiteboarding in Exmouth. They clearly had concerns, and it was decided the best way forward was to create a club, and to undertake a comprehensive Risk Assessment of kitesurfing in Exmouth.
As a result of the Risk Assessment, we decided a Code of Conduct was required, together with awareness sessions for other water-users so they could be familiarised with kiteboarding and what to expect from kitesurfers on the Exe.
Following the Code, which is continually reviewed, we have worked closely with and hold regular consultations with Exeter City Council, Exmouth Town Council, East Devon District Council, The Exe Estuary Management Partnership, Sailing Clubs and the RSPB to name just a few.
The club goes from strength-to-strength with an ever-increasing membership. Exeter City Council are still monitoring kiteboarding in Exmouth, but have agreed to wait and see whether our approach of self-policing and common sense can work. If it doesn't, and it only takes one idiot to ruin all our hard work, then a ban will be back to the top of the Councils agenda... so please kite safely and be courteous to other beach and water-users and especially boats using the navigation channel off the seafront.
The founder members of exe-kiteboarders (photos coming soon) were Martin Rothwell, Guy Roswell, David Tidball, Peter Mansfield, Graham Manchester and FX the "flying Belgium". They all gave their time for FREE and put many hours of work into the club to ensure the future of kiteboarding in Exmouth. Newer members have since replaced some, whilst others continue to be part of the exe-kiteboarders committee. All are still on the water at every possible opportunity.
Copies of the Code of Conduct are also available from all local kiteboarding shops & schools, together with membership forms to join exe-kiteboarders.
