Memberships are now based on a rolling, annual membership. You will receive a membership renewal ‘reminder’ (via email) about 1 month before your membership expires next year.
FAQs
When do I need to renew my membership to WAKSA?
Can I join WAKSA offline?
What are the benefits of a WAKSA membership
How is the membership fee spent by WAKSA?
When am I insured from?
Do I qualify for the insurance?
Am I insured when I go on holiday overseas?
How long does it take to receive my membership pack and tag?
Can I join WAKSA offline?
No, as a volunteer organisation, we prefer all membership applciations to be made online to reduce the administration overhead for the Committee. If this poses a big issue for you, please contact WAKSA.
What are the benefits of a WAKSA membership
There are many great benefits to being a WAKSA member:
- you get $10m public liability insurance cover
- you can take part in all WAKSA events
- you are supporting the Association that supports you
- it’s a great way to meet other kitesurfers in Western Australia
- you’ll be in the know when it comes to anything kitesurfing in WA!
How is the membership fee spent by WAKSA?
Your WAKSA membership fee ($125) is used for several things as follows:
- $65 goes to Public Liability Insurance
- $15 goes directly to WAKSA to run events and to keep YOUR Association operating
- $45 goes to KA for the membership system, welcome packs and their role to manage kitesurfing on a national scale
When am I insured from?
You are insured from the time that your membership is approved and is valid for a 12 month period, from the date you join WAKSA.
Do I qualify for the insurance?
Anyone who is a current WAKSA or KA member qualifies for the insurance, regardless of nationality or age.
Full details about the insurance policy can be found on the WAKSA insurance page
Am I insured when I go on holiday overseas?
The WAKSA insurance policy covers most overseas countries except for the United States of America and Canada. Please have a look at the V-Insurance Group Information Portal to ensure you’re covered.
VERY IMPORTANT: WAKSA Public Liability Insurance is NOT a replacement for your normal holiday insurance.
How long does it take to receive my membership pack and tag?
It normally takes 14 – 21 days from receipt of your payment. If after 21 days you haven’t received anything from us, please contact WAKSA and let us know.
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๐ธ Repost โข True Spirit Photos I had the chance to grab a few photos of James Carew enjoying a few waves off one of Perthโs beaches late this afternoon. Photos taken at Floreat Groyne. Gallery of these photos & others from that shoot on True Spirits website. @jamesscarew
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As the season is in full swing & kite beaches are busy, here are some useful points to consider to help prevent future accidents courtesy of Kiteboarding Australia accredited school Kitebud...
1) Keep more distance from each other. Of course this is easier said than done especially when it's busy, but if you are a more experience kiter getting close to beginners (whether they are in a lesson or not) you are eventually going to get tangled with someone. Avoid getting inside the wind window or too close upwind of any learner (or anyone else for that matter). Remember that everyone once was a learner and learners panic when anyone gets too close to them, which increases the risk of an accident.
2) Avoid flying your kite on the beach at the Zenith (12) unnecessarily for long periods of time when the beach is crowded. In our kite school we use 5 meter lines and really small (3 to 5m) kites to fly safely on land which greatly minimises hazards for other kiters around.
3) When the wind speed doubles you QUADRUPLE the power in your kite. That's right, on a day like to today in 30 knots (sand stinging your legs), you will get 4 TIMES the power you would get in 15 knots. Ensure you choose the correct kite size for your weight and skill level. If you're in doubt, don't go out. Give even more distance between each other and from obstacles in strong winds
4) Learn to launch and land safely. We witness so many failed launches which in the majority of cases are due to poor technique (walking too far upwind, pulling the bar all the way in, having the wrong hand on the wrong side of the bar etc.). Get proper instruction for this to prevent accidents. Get into the water with your kite as close to the water as possible to minimise the risk in case something goes wrong. The safest would be to have both the Pilot and the kite over the water
5) Your friend, boyfriend, or family member may be good kiters but are not necessarily good instructors. Professional kite schools have qualified instructors, insurance, permits and use safer under-powered kites and shorter lines in the early stage of the learning process. Hooking your 10m kite to your 55kg girlfriend for her to fly on the beach in 25 knots is NOT safe and will most likely result in an accident and potentially injure others as well. If you choose to learn with an unqualified instructor, please choose an area with less traffic and be respectful of others around you.
6) Learn to use your safety systems. If your kite suddenly drifts to the power zone on land by mistake or if you are in a tangle situation with another kite, ACTIVATE YOUR QUICK RELEASE NOW. Not acting quickly could result in bad consequences and you may end up losing your kite due to excessive tangles jamming your safety system
7) Carry a hook knife on your harness, this could save your life!
๐ Hook your safety leash at the front or on the side of your harness. Hooking your safety leash at the back of your harness is dangerous as you may not be able to reach it in an emergency.
9) Avoid self-launching and self-landing on on a busy beach with people / kites / obstacles inside or close to your wind window. This in an unnecessary risk which will eventually cause an accident that won't involve just yourself but also others downwind of you.
10) Learn to self-rescue and if you don't know how to do it, get a professional instructor to show you, this could save your life and your gear. If you kite in deep waters without being able to rescue yourself you will force others to help you when you get in trouble.
11) Learn the right of way rules. Any kiter that is entering the water has the right of way over anyone coming in towards the beach. If you are kiting back towards the beach and you see someone trying to get into the water from the beach you must turn around and him/her priority. There are a few exceptions, check with local kiters at the spot or check our guides online.
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