Looking North from the Samui Orchid, mid Tide

Looking South from the Samui Orchid, mid Tide

Important Points

• Follow all safe kiteboarding procedures and common sense.
  Common sense = you don't want wake up in a foreign hospital!!
  
• It is recommended that all beginners take professional instruction before attempting to kiteboard. This is for your safety and the safety of every beach user.
  
• Kiters give right of way to ALL beach users.
  
  
• Ask if not sure, the instructor at KBA have the local knowledge, Dont try and find out the mistake learnt already, Ask....

• Please accept that this is a new sport and most people have no idea of the dangers and demands of kiteboarding. Assume everyone on the beach is ignorant, and accept that people will get in your way. It is up to you to educate them in a calm and friendly manner.

Your compliance will help to keep the Samui Orchid and surrounding areas safe and open to kiteboarding. Please remember that we are newcomers to the area and our behavior will determine how others will perceive our sport.

Things that can affect your kiteboarding pleasure

Squally / Stormy condtions : The wind in Samui is best when the weather is clear, no clouds, no rain. When rain comes generally this is associated with bursts of wind / gusty conditions. For your safety and other beach goers, stop kiting as soon as you see dark clouds on the horizon. for more information on dangerous kitesurf weather patterns in thailand

Coconuts trees : There are plenty along the beach, make sure you launch as far away from the shore as possible (you can walk out, dont be lazy), the wind for the majority of the season is x-onshore or onshore.

Coral and Rocks : At low tide the rocks on the reef can damage boards and bodies. Make sure there is enough water to pass over the outer reef before trying to kite in that region. Also after removing the rocks south of the KBA center, there are still small pieces of coral close to shore just south of the KBA center. Avoid especially during mid to low tide.

Sunshine and having too much fun: Wear plenty of sunscreen and drink plenty of water. The temperature of the water dehydrates you more quickly than you may realize. Force yourself to drink and you will be able to kite all day. A camel pack worn while kiting works really well.