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Marking your kitesurfing equipment: a legal obligation and essential safety measure

When we talk about kitesurfing, we first think of the pleasure of gliding, the jumps and the freedom. But behind the practice, there are also safety rules . Among them, one that is often forgotten: the marking of the equipment .

1. An obligation provided for by maritime regulations

In France, regulations (Division 240 of pleasure craft at sea) require that all towed beach or water sports equipment be identified with the name of its owner .
This therefore concerns:

  • kitesurfing boards,
  • the wings,
  • the foils,
  • and more broadly, any equipment that could drift at sea.

The objective is simple: to quickly find the owner in the event of loss .

2. Why does this obligation exist?

  • Safety at sea : When a kite is found floating, rescuers need to know if anyone is still in distress. If it is marked, the owner can be called directly and rescuers can avoid unnecessary deployment.
  • Responsibility : Identified equipment helps limit investigations and false alerts.
  • Efficiency : Every summer, the SNSM and CROSS intervene to recover lost equipment. Clear marking saves valuable time.

3. What should the marking include?

  • Owner's name
  • Telephone number (with code if foreign)

in characters of at least 10 mm (at least for one of the 2)

A simple marker is not always enough: it is better to opt for a water-resistant label or tag, permanently attached .

4. What are the risks if you don’t mark your equipment?

Failure to comply with this obligation may:

  • result in a fine in the event of an inspection,
  • unnecessarily mobilize sea rescue services (sometimes at a cost),
  • complicate the recovery of your lost equipment.

5. A simple gesture, safety for all

Marking your kite or board is not only about complying with the law, it's about protecting your practice, helping lifeguards, and ensuring the peace of mind of everyone on the spot.

For practical, strong and elegant marking, consider Boumerang tags , specially designed to withstand water and the extreme conditions of kitesurfing.
In addition to meeting the legal obligation, they offer you the peace of mind of knowing that your equipment can always be found.

Discover the collection on TAGS KITESURF REGULATIONS – Boumerang

 

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