What to buy for a kitesurf competition

A kitesurf competition needs more than kites and boards. You will need clearly marked start and finish areas, safety equipment for incidents on the water, and reliable tools for judges and officials. The shopping list covers course buoys, flags, radios, timing equipment, participant identification, shelter, seating and the sound setup. Check quantities against your number of competitors, race groups and safety staff before ordering or collecting anything.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Party tentsqty 3
Foldable tablesqty 8
Folding chairsqty 40
Beer tablesqty 4
Tableclothsqty 8
Clothes racksqty 4

Sports equipment

Competition buoysqty 12
Anchor linesqty 12
Anchorsqty 12
Start flagsqty 3
Finish flagsqty 2
Warning flagsqty 6
Bib numbersqty 100
Race bib strapsqty 100
Spare kitesqty 2
Spare boardsqty 2
Spare leashqty 4
Helmetsqty 10
Life jacketsqty 10
Life ringsqty 4
Throw linesqty 4
Water shoesqty 6

Equipment

Walkie-talkiesqty 10
Anemometersqty 3
Stopwatchesqty 8
Waterproof walkie-talkie coversqty 10
Sound system
Microphoneqty 2
Mixer
Speaker standsqty 2
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Cable reelsqty 3
Power banksqty 6
Laptopsqty 2
Tabletsqty 3
Printer
Calculatorsqty 2
Charging stationsqty 2

Tableware

Reusable drinking cupsqty 150
Coffee cupsqty 80
Platesqty 120
Cutlery setsqty 120
Serving plattersqty 12
Pliersqty 8
Thermos flasksqty 6

Kitchen

Coolersqty 8
Ice packsqty 24
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knifeqty 4
Bread knivesqty 4
Measuring cupsqty 2
Kettlesqty 3
Coffee machinesqty 2
Jerry cans for drinking waterqty 4
Coolersqty 2

Lighting

LED lampsqty 8
String lightsqty 4
Headlampsqty 8

Decorations

Banner flagsqty 12
Sponsor bannersqty 10
Directional signsqty 12
Pavement signsqty 4
Barrier tapeqty 8
Crowd barriersqty 20
Chalkboardsqty 4
Chalk markersqty 12

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 12
Dustpan and brushqty 4
Broomqty 4
Litter pickersqty 4
Bucketsqty 6
Spongesqty 12
Dish brushesqty 4
Microfiber clothsqty 20
Hand soap dispensersqty 6
Disinfectant gelqty 6
First aid kitsqty 3
Emergency blanketsqty 12

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Coffee cream - 4 tubs
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 20 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 10 bottles
- Sports drink - 80 bottles
- Alcohol-free beer - 48 bottles
- Beer - 72 bottles
- White wine - 8 bottles
- Rosé - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Lemons - 2 kilos
- Ice cubes - 20 kilo
- Baguettes - 20 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- Bread rolls - 100 pieces
- Mini wraps - 80 pieces
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Hummus - 2 kilos
- Cream cheese - 1 kilo
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Aged cheese - 2 kilo
- Ham - 2 kilos
- Smoked chicken breast - 2 kilo
- Egg salad - 1 kilo
- Herb cheese - 1 kilo
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 5 kilos
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Bell peppers - 3 kilos
- Carrots - 3 kilos
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Apples - 100 pieces
- Bananas - 80 pieces
- Muesli bars - 120 pieces
- Nut bars - 80 pieces
- Paprika chips - 10 bags
- Plain chips - 10 bags
- Tortilla chips - 8 bags
- Olives - 2 kilos
- Party nuts - 3 kilo
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Sambal - 2 jars
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 40 pieces
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 6 refills
- Disinfectant wipes - 6 packs
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Freezer bags - 4 boxes
- Disposable gloves - 4 boxes

Tips

Use enough competition buoys and anchor lines to mark every turn and boundary of the course, plus spare anchors in case one shifts in changing wind or water conditions.
Prepare safety cover for the full course, not just the beach: life jackets, life rings, throw lines and rescue equipment should be available before the first group starts.
Give every competitor a bib number and bib strap, and keep spare kites, boards and leashes available for equipment failures during the competition.
Plan one walkie-talkie for each key official or safety role, and protect the radios with waterproof cases. Test communication across the start area, finish area and rescue team before racing.
Bring separate start, finish and warning flags, then add the sound system, microphone, mixer and speaker stands if competitors need announcements from the course or shore.

Frequently asked questions

What safety equipment do I need for a kitesurf competition?: Plan life jackets, life rings, throw lines and reserved rescue equipment for the course and safety team. Have everything checked and positioned before the first race group starts, rather than bringing it out between heats.
How many walkie-talkies are needed for a kitesurf competition?: Provide at least one radio for each key coordination role, including the start official, finish official, safety lead and rescue team. Add waterproof radio cases for every unit and test the full communication chain before the event.
What flags are needed for a kitesurf race?: Use separate start flags, finish flags and warning flags so officials and riders can distinguish race signals quickly. Prepare them before the course is set and keep a spare set available if conditions damage or hide a flag.
What should I bring for timing and judging?: Bring stopwatches and prepared jury forms, with enough working timers for the start and finish officials. Check the timing equipment and forms at least one day before the competition so missing items can still be replaced.

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