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Blast was formed to meet the demand for a Kitesurf School/Business/Shop/Store in the South Wales region. Marc was one of the original kitesurfing pioneers in S.Wales and was one of the first to use the main beaches that we all love to use now, such as Rest Bay and Aberavon. Beleive it or not before this the few kitesurfers in the area only used to kite at Windsurfing spots along the coast.....not so good!! This was because they were usually rocky beaches with poor areas to launch from etc. amazing we survived really.

Why Choose Blast Kiteboarding?

*BKSA Approved and Inspected
*Working Closely with Local Councils & BKSA
*Highest Safety Standards Possible
*Male & Female Fully Qualified Instructors
*Teaching Kitesurfing since 2000
*Advanced Coaching Lessons
*All Equipment Supplied inc.Kites/Boards/Safety Vests/Wetsuits/Helmets etc
*Fully Insured 7 Days a Week
*Coaching to the RAF/Universities
*The very latest equipment in Radio Helmets

Marc recently competed in the British Wavemasters in Devon and won the Seniors (over 35) and is now current BRITISH WAVE CHAMPION this is his favoured side of kitesurfing in the surf although he has also competed in Freestyle and Race at British level often placing in the top 3.

He is an acomplished rider and has travelled extensivly kiting many of the best areas in the world such as S.Africa, Brazil, Morocco, Canary Islands, Egypt, Portugal, Spain, France, Sardinia, Caribbean. Many of these have been group trips that Marc has organised, keep an eye on this website for more trips to folllow!

Well known in the UK for his love and skills in wave sailing with his kite, he can often be seen in "KITESURF MAGAZINE",

Marc is also currently the BKSA Secretary.

As well as kitesurfing Marc is past British Champion Wave ski champion and competed all over the the world surfing (see pics below). He is also past Welsh record holder for 100m Breast stroke and again competed at internatiuonal level he also swam the English Channel and also came 4th in the British National Long Distance Swimming championships. Marc was also an accomplished mountain biker and competed successfully in the extremely tough Polaris endurance events.

Blast Kiteboarding was set up by Marc & Sarah out of their passion for kiteboarding and their love of the ocean in 2007.
Marc ran a Kiteboard/Mountain Bike/Surf/Snowboard shop in S.Wales for almost 10 years before setting up Blast Kiteboarding and specialising in the tuition of kite sports and importing and retailing several major kitesurf brands from France.
Blast Kiteboarding works very closely with the BKSA (British Kite Surf Association) and the SKA (Student Kite Association) teaching Bristol & Cardiff University as well as specialist coaching with the RAF etc
Being based in Porthcawl both are able to get in the water almost every day, whether teaching, testing equipment or just plain having fun!
Marc has been kitesurfing/kiteboarding since 2000 and competed in many National events as well as organising events for both the BKSA as well as for the South and West Wales Kitesurf Club which he helped set up.
Marc is a Senior level qualified BKSA INSTRUCTOR
As well as instructing in Kitesurfing, Marc is also qualified in Snowboarding, waveski surfing and kayaking.

Sarah has been kitesurfing since 2003 and is a very competent kiter, she has competed in several UK conetests and recently came 3rd in the BKSA Wave Event! So she's pretty handy on a Surfboard too!

Sarah has also travelled extensivly including S.Africa, Brazil, Portugal, France, Morroco, Canaries, Egypt
Sarah is the organiser of all the Blast Kiteboarding trips abroard, including our regular Group Holidays to Portugal & Morocco

Kitesurfing Lessons - School in South Wales
The Blast Kiteboarding School was set up to offer Kitesurf Lessons on the beautifull South Wales beaches by Marc and Sarah using the vast safe sandy beaches of Porthcawl, Aberavon and the Gower. We believe kitesurfing is actually one of the easiest water sports to learn if taught correctly ,but often many schools over complicate the learning process and beginners are left confused and end up giving up all too soon. We also believe kitesurfing should be fun and enjoyable and above all else SAFE, it is the best sport on the water and we want you to become part of it.
We have drawn on our vast knowledge of the sport, our teaching skills, the right equipment and local knowledge of some of the best beaches in S.Wales to bring you a school that makes kitesurfing as simple and as accessible as possible.
We use only the latest & safest kitesurf equipment available to ensure the quickest/safest route into this amazing sport.
Blast Kiteboarding is one of the leading kitesurf schools in Wales and the UK, and now offering full professional Radio Helmet assisted lessons.

.........Blast Kiteboarding Lessons, Sales, Holidays, Hire and Courses.

Online Kite Shop/Importer/Distributor.
With a back ground of over 20 years bewtween Marc & Sarah in the Kitesurfing Industry Blast was set up to create an exceptional website – a one-stop shop that offers an unrivalled choice of expertise, knowledge and products. Blast Kiteboarding only sell equipment that we believe to be the best available after testing, testing, and more testing!

You, the customer, are at the centre of everything we do. We want to offer you a hassle-free shopping experience – find exactly what you need, buy it (at hugely competitive prices!) and receive it in the post the next day! All items are dispatched first class.

We also import some amazing kites and boards from around the world including Blankforce Boards and Epic & Genetrix Kites, this allows us to sell direct to you, so keeping the prices extremely low. These brands have been getting rave reveiws from all who have tried them.
We also have some awesome gear from Mystic, Mutiny, Fluid, Axis, Xelerator, Dynabar, Kite Re-Fit, KiteFix and much more.
So why not give us a call and we can arrange a demo for you!

What’s more, shopping online does not have to mean that you get less customer service. We’ll answer any queries either on the phone or via email within 24 hours. You can also return your purchases within 14 days if they don’t fit or if you change your mind*

Blast is also one of only a few BKSA Approved School's in Wales it also boasts Male & Female Instructors as well as Senior Qualified Instructors.

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All BKSA Registered & Approved Schools are equipped and staffed with instructors who will train you at a rate of progress that is suitable for you.

BKSA registered schools are inspected and monitored for
Safety
Quality
Equipment
Facilities
Insurance
Documentation
Permissions
All instructors employed at a registered school will be BKSA qualified, giving them not only certification in this country through the BKSA, but also international recognition.
All schools are inspected bi-annually ( sometimes annually)

Blast Kiteboarding work with...

http://www.ubu.org.uk/societies/kitesurfing
BRISTOL UNIVERSITY KITESURF CLUB