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Throughout the year, numerous enthusiasts from all
over the country travel to Hunstanton to take
advantage of its ideal beach conditions in the pursuit of
such activities as water ski-ing, canoeing, kite surfing and wind surfing.
Due to the flat, shallow water and large open
beaches, Hunstanton Beach is considered one of the best
beaches on which to learn kitesurfing. At low
tide the water becomes flat and shallow but gets a
little choppy as the tide comes in.
The most favoured conditions here are at low tide
when the sandbar emerges on the outside and the
water is flat. Old Hunstanton is the place to
go though when the tide reaches the groynes.
At high tide there is no beach so its time to rest
and explore Hunstanton.
Kiters must, however, be aware of rips and tides as
the beach can appear to vanish very quickly when you
are engrossed in the sport.
Hunstanton Sailing Club welcomes people interested
in all types of water sports. The club was
founded in 1949 and are a Royal Yachting Association
affiliated members club. Membership is
currently just over 150 and includes kitesurfers,
sailors, sailboarders. A real
kitesurfing community has sprung up in Hunstanton
and many of these have become members of the Sailing
Club and take part in some great social events such
as October's Windy Ball and the August Bank Holiday
Burnout. In recognition of the growth in this
watersport, Hunstanton Sailing Club have now
introduced a designated kitesurfing member on their
Committee to foster even more interaction with the
kitesurfing community.
Hunstanton's Water Ski Club, which hosted the
International Water Ski Championships in 2005, is
also well supported by enthusiasts.
