Membership FAQ
Here are some of the more common questions asked regarding our Membership
Do I qualify for the Insurance?
If you live in the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, The Isle of Man & The Channel Islands for more than 6 months of the membership year, then yes.
When am I insured from?
You are insured from the time that payment is made. If you have completed an online transaction then you are insured from the date you enter your card details. If you have paid via cheque then it is when your cheque has been cleared with your membership form.
How long does it take to receive my membership pack?
our memberships are now digital, you will receive a confirmation email as soon as payment has been made, you can then download this onto your phone wallet.
I want to buy several memberships, do I need to set up an online account for each one?
Yes. If you wish to purchase more than one membership (e.g. for you and a partner) you will need to create a separate online account for each membership and pay separately for each.
Am I insured when I go on holiday abroad?
Yes you are, however please look at the policy for details and the countries covered – our insurance is not a replacement for holiday insurance.
Where does my Insurance Cover?
With our Insurance you have Worldwide Cover providing you are not going to a country with Sanctions or traveling to a country against the Home Offices’s advice. For Liability insurance, Claims must be brought against you under UK Jurisdiction for cover to operate. Personal accident cover is a benefits policy and therefore this cover will not go through a court to be operative.
Is there a limit to the amount of days spent abroad?
90 days in the membership year.
Am I still able to get a new tag?
Yes if you purchase a physical membership card you will receive a tag with this.
Am I covered for Wingfoiling ?
Yes the BKSA has embraced Wingfoiling and included it in the Insured activities listed in the members insurance policy
What am I covered for
3rd Party liability for the following activities:
Kite surfing, power kiting, kite land boarding, snow kiting, kite boating, kite bugging, wing surfing, wing foiling.
Can I still get a physical membership card?
Yes you can at a cost of £6, this needs to be purchased within the membership shop area, once purchased It normally takes 7 -10 days from receipt of your payment. If after 21 days you have not received anything let us know by emailing info@britishkitesports.org and we will follow it up for you. Memberships do sometimes get lost in the post.