What AKSA does for all Kiteboarders

AKSA works for all kiteboarders, not just its members.
AKSA works with its state affiliates and local kite groups to ensure access to beaches and waterways across Australia are protected; wherever possible; for all kiteboarders.
AKSA provides local, regional and national authorities a point of contact to gain accurate information necessary for decision making and regulation regarding our sport.
AKSA ensures our sport is well represented to the media to promote goodwill and understanding between kiters & other beach users.
AKSA provides safety information and accident prevention measures for all kiters.
AKSA gives both the Australian and overseas public a point of contact for information, news and queries relating to kiteboarding in Australia.
AKSA provides a conduit of communication between the state KSAs so that all can benefit through cooperative action, sharing of ideas and the promotion of a unified national team throughout the whole of Australia.

Non-members are all benefitting in some way even though they are not directly supporting the AKSA federation. We encourage non-members to embrace the opportunity to join and support the commitment of AKSA; its affiliated associations; their committees and volunteers along with enjoying all the direct and indirect benefits AKSA membership offers. Membership itself, and the insurance it provides, is our greatest asset in presenting a strong pro-active voice in favour of kiting. Every uninsured kiter is both a real and potential liability.
 
What AKSA does for Members

When you join or re-enrol with AKSA you will receive a National ID Tag. Tags were introduced in 2004 and from 2009 on will be become 'numbered' tags. These provide proof of current membership by having a new colour issued each year - 2009/10 will be white. They allow fellow kiters and local authorities; including councils and surf lifesaving clubs etc.; to identify our members. The AKSA ID Tag is to be attached to your harness at all times. It has become a necessary prerequisite to kitesurf in a number of key locations across Australia where restrictions have been imposed. Check your state location guides for details. 

Membership gives you $10m in Third Party Public Liability Insurance 24 hours a day, every day of the year whilst kiting anywhere within Australia and overseas (excluding USA & Canada). Combine this with the development of our Safe Kiting Guidelines and other regulatory initiatives gives the sport valuable recognition and safety assurance in the eyes of councils, government bodies and local authorities.
Membership of any one state affiliate is also direct membership of AKSA. It allows you reciprocal right of entry to any state or national competition and/or promotional activity organised by any KSA around the country.

We have also had membership cards in the past with loyalty benefits accruing from Budget Car Hire & Rebel Sports. The 2009/10 board will be looking at the possibility of reintroducing these in the future.