Kitesurfing in Brighton. Why not?!

[alec saunders]

Hello all. As a Brighton resident I have often wondered why there are no kitesurfers here. I assumed it was banned in the area but after a recent call to the waterfront agency I was told no ban was in place, and that I was free to kitesurf either side of the two piers.

 

It can obviously be rammed in summer making it completely unsuitable, but often during the colder months the beach is deserted. I know there was once a kitesurfing school opposite Hove lagoon. I am particularly interested in trying the area between the marina and the palace pier (the one currently in use).

 

Does anyone have any experience kitesurfing in these areas? Have I missed something that would make this a terrible idea?

 

Thank you all!

[hoxton]

There's a massive crew at Lancing and the beaches further west, goring etc. For whatever reason that is where most of them go.

[mick]

When I windsurfed at Brighton, there used to be a big shore break that could be very tricky.

[vibro100]

agreed. Big shore dumps and choppy conditions.

 

Travailing west you have Shoreham, lancing, goring by sea, littlehampton, witterings etc.

[mick]

I used to windsurf with the PWA back in the day. I'd dread to think how long ago it was. Ive seen world class windsurfers smashed to bits on the shoredump.

 

I'd 100% agree on the alternatives. Maybe I'd give Hayling a miss. :D