Kitesurfing Section

Kitesurfing is continuing to grow within the Army and REME maintain a significant presence. 2013 has been a great year so far and will culminate in the inter-services in Oct where the Army will be spearheaded by LCpl Matthews REME who was placed 4th in the freestyle competition in 2012.

Training

The REME Corps Kitesurfing Instructor can take 4 soldiers on BKSA Army Sailing Association Kitesurfing courses based out of Thorney Island.

Please contact Maj Martyn Jones for availability.

The Corps are currently unable to run independent (IKO) courses for units. If you are interested in running a unit based training event please contact Maj Jones who will be able to advise on how to get going.

Equipment

The Corps holds some excellent equipment, North & Flexifoil Kites and RRD Boards. If you are a member of the REME Sailing Club and are a qualified to IKO lvl 3 or BKSA Lvl 2 (completed a beginners course) then you are eligible to loan the equipment, email Maj Martyn Jones for further information.

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