In this fast developing sport one thing stands out, that is safety. Kitesurfing is safe if treated with a little respect for the sport and other beach/sea users. Below you will find general does and do not’s, which if followed will enable Kiters in Mui Ne to be able to have stress free sessions on the water.

1. Launching and Landing:

• Launch with the kite at the edge of the water maintaining at least a 100 ft. safe zone downwind.  (this is not always possible in Mui Ne but make sure at least that no one is down wind of your kite or any where inside your wind window)

• Launch with safety leash attached, with a working emergency release system (that you know how to use)

• Do not launch near other beach users, towers, poles or large objects.

• Do not launch if uncertain of the wind / weather conditions.                                         (Please ask local kiters about the wind and water conditions before setting up, if you are still unsure then please post your questions at)             

• Never fly your kite on the beach, once launched please make your way to the water quickly, kite flying on the land is hazards and should be avoided. As well as endangering the safety of those all around you by flying your kite on the beach, it also causes a hazard for other kitersufers who are turning close to the beach or need to find some clear space to land. Most people who are seen flying their kite on the land are viewed as amateurish and unsafe, feeling the need to try and impress the none kitesurfers.              Don't do it and keep your respect!!!!!
   

2. Beach Users:

• All other Mui Ne beach users have the right of way. This includes swimmers, waders, sunbathers, shoreline spectators, skimboarders, etc.

3. Surfers (surfers in this sense includes conventional surfers, body boarders,  and stand up paddlers):
 

• All surfers have the right of way in the water.

• Surfers have the right of way on all waves.

• Do not kite within 100 ft upwind of surfers (use good judgement).

• Do not ride shore break if surfers are present down the line.
   

4. Other Kiters / Windsurfers:
 

• The starboard tack rider generally has the right of way (the rider looking over his right shoulder/Kite is flying to the right when riding heal side/right leg leading.) This does not apply to a situation where a kiter / windsurfer is riding a wave.

• The outgoing kiter always yields to a kiter / windsurfer riding a wave. If ridiing close to the beach please give way to those launching and entering the water, the rider already on the water is in a lot less danger than the rider who is still on the beach.

• If two kiters are heading towards each other on the same tack out at sea and not close to the beach, then the kiter who's kite is flying to the right (the rider looking over his right shoulder/Kite is flying to the right when riding heal side/right leg leading)  has right of way, and the other rider should give way and point downwind, if this has been done but both kiters will be passing close to one another then, the rider upwind should keep his kite high, and the rider down wind should keep his kite low. This will enable maximum distance between kites as they pass.

 5. Equipment:
 

• Always secure kite with sand when not in use.

• Always roll bar and lines up when not in use.

• Never walk along the beach with your kite in the air. This is probably the most forgotten about rule, but usually comes down to laziness. Most accidents with kitesurfing happen on land unnecessarily, for the sake of not injuring yourself or others please land your kite safely before walking up or down the beach.

All competent kiters should be able to do the following.

• Launch and land the kite safely with the assistance of a competent launcher/lander. 

• Be able to carry out a safe self landing, we don't recommend you do this on Mui Ne beach unless it is absolutely necessary.   

• Self rescue in the event of a downed kite that cannot be re-launched, the kiter must be able, while in the water, to wind up his lines onto the bar, and use the kite to drag into shore.

• Be aware and follow the right of way rules.

• Be able to control his or her kite so as not pose a danger to themselves or other beach users.

• Be able to go out without upsetting other kitesurfers and getting verbally abused on the water.

If you are unsure of any of the above then it may be worth while to have a chat to one of the qualified schools here in Mui Ne. For more information on this please visit   http://www.kitesurfing-muine.com/forum/phpbb3/

Also please feel free to post your views on any of the above information on the Mui Ne Forum.