subject: Kitesurfing - Safety Tips For Kites And Boards [print this page] If you find yourself in a trouble situation, it is important to remain calm. It is also a good idea to carry safety tools with you, such as flares in the event that you need to attract help more quickly. If your kite is down and unable to relaunch, possibly from lack of wind or equipment failure, self rescuing can get you to shore safely. Simply convert your kite into a raft and sail. Also, make sure that you do not go out so far that you cannot physically swim back to safety without help. You don't want to survive an accident only to drown from exhaustion later.
