For the past 25 years, Clifford “Cliff” Davis has been working as a real estate developer in Tampa, FL, and the surrounding areas. Having completed such projects as numerous Publix-anchored shopping centers and custom homes, he is a Florida-certified contractor. In his free time, Cliff J. Davis of Tampa, FL, enjoys kitesurfing.
Knowing the basics of kitesurfing is one of the first rules of safety in the sport. If you haven’t already, set aside some time to take a few lessons. From them, you will learn a variety of techniques, including launching and landing, board control, and water starting, that may be helpful in situations out on the water. If you don’t know these basic moves, you are more at risk of suffering injury. Beyond that, you want to plan your kitesurfing day in an area that is away from other water users like swimmers and surfers and various hard objects.
After taking the lessons and choosing your site, you are ready to get out on the water. Check your equipment before setting out, and keep an eye on the water and potentially hazardous weather conditions. Make sure both you and anyone with you know the proper hand signals for distress. Further, if you need someone to launch your kite, try finding an experienced kitesurfer.
