About Us

KA Kitesurfing’s driving force is Kev Anderson, a capable waterman at many disciplines and still spends as much time as possible in the oceans. Kev is a now a BKSA Kitesurfing Instructor trainer, and BSUPA Stand Up Paddle boarding Instructor trainer,

Team KA offer bespoke water based adventures along the Northumberland coastline and Kev prides himself on his ability to provide top quality activities with the best instructors and guides to suit all levels and capabilities.

Ryan joined us at the start of the 2021 season and has quickly become a valued member of the KA Team. Ryan is a qualified Surf Instructor, Paddle board instructor, Coasteering guide and his kitesurfing skills are improving daily.
A larger than life character full of fun and enthusiasm with a huge passion for all our water sport activities.

Rarely found without a camera. Amy takes many of the photos that you see on our social media pages. When she's not with her camera, she also assists with our paddleboarding, coasteering and surf sessions.

Heather has been helping us here at KA for a few seasons now. Shes a hugely capable water woman at many disciplines including Surfing, Paddle surfing, wing foiling, wind surfing and much more. Always a happy, chirpy and reliable part of the kA team.

Eugenia is a passionate water woman. Having run a surf therapy project (Wave Project UK) for several years, she knows how the sea has some magic for everyone. As a qualified BSUPA paddleboard instructor, ISA surf coach and BKSA Kitesurfing instructor and coasteering guide she is ready to give you lots of helpful tips along the way!

Sam is a fanatical surfer spending every spare minute he has catching waves on the Northumberland coast. He has been involved with Team KA teaching surfing and guiding coasteering for the last couple of seasons and is a very valued team member.

Richy is a seasoned outdoorsman, working in the outdoor profession for most of his adult life. He is highly skilled and qualified in the water and on land.

A Dive Master in the North Sea for many years, qualified FREC 3 Medic, Canoe and Kayak Coach, Beach Lifeguard, Ski Patroller and IRATA Rope Access Technician to name a few, Richy knows his stuff. His experience speaks volumes as Richy has a calm and relaxed approach to all activities automatically putting everyone at ease.

When he's not working he's surfing his wave ski, climbing, paddling his canoe or away skiing.

Eliza lives and breathes the outdoors, brought up in the industry it was only natural. She has worked the Northumberland Coast as a Coasteering guide for the last 9 years.

Another woman of the water, she is also a BCU Paddle Sport Leader in Canoeing, Kayaking and Stand up paddle boarding. Skier and ski instructor, a keen SUP surfer and classical dancer on the side, as well as studying her Masters in Law, Eliza has a multifaceted life but ALWAYS returns to the water!

Tom has worked at KA for the last couple of seasons, although he has been a Beadnell regular for many years.
He is a qualified BSUPA paddle board instructor and now runs coasteering sessions. Tom is aiming to complete his BKSA kitesurfing instructor qualification this summer. Tom loves all Watersports and is always looking to improve his skills and pass on his knowledge to others. Off the water Tom enjoys Rugby, skiing and keeping fit.

Lilly joined the team in 2023 and has very quickly become a massive part of the KA family. Starting as our face front of house she quickly showed a real desire and ability to be in the water quickly becoming a qualified instructor at many of our activities.
She's back again this season or 2024 and is raring to go.

Gina has been working on and off for us almost since the very start. A super talented sports woman and also a great instructor with a massive passion for the water and snow.

James has been with the team since 2019. He is a talented paddleboarder and races all over the UK. He loves kitesurfing, wind winging, coasteering and sup surfing or any thing else in the water! He loves seeing people improve their skills and get better. In his free time he loves mountain biking and football if he isn’t in the water!

Sophie has been with the team since 2019. She enjoys assisting in every activity especially surfing and is always willing to throw herself off a high cliff when demonstrating coasteering. She always has a smile on her face and up for a laugh with old and young.
She is enthusiastic and wants everyone to enjoy themselves and stay safe.
In her free time Sophie loves to go downhill mountain biking and snowboarding

A seasoned regular at Beadnell, Maia has always loved spending time in the sea from a young age, enjoying SUP, coasteering and wakeboarding and has a passion for surfing.

She’s a qualified BSUPA paddle board instructor and gained her SLSGB surf life saving qualification and is looking to gain more this season.

When not in the sea, Maia loves nothing more than doing lots of other sports like running and netball, and is always keeping active.

Michael started as a young assistant with Team KA way back and is now a qualified BSUPA paddle board instructor, coasteering guide and is working towards his surf instructor qualifications. He is a Beadnell local and one of the most enthusiastic watermen you will meet.