About Us
Kev Anderson
Owner & Founder
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, wing foil 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.
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.
Gill Anderson
Director
Gill joined the team in 2023 after spending her whole working life in a corporate environment and whilst she does not instruct takes an active involvement in the day to day running of the business. Gill likes to open water swim, SUP and cycle and takes every opportunity to grab some time on the water between sessions.
Amy Baird
Instructor / Photographer / Social Media
Rarely seen without a camera in hand, Amy captures many of the moments you will see on our social media. She is a qualified BSUPA instructor, ISA Surf Coach and Beach Life Guard who thrives in and around the sea. Her favourite session is coasteering and when when she is off duty you will usually find her out on a boat or snorkelling alongside the seals.
Richy Reed
Instructor
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.
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.
Eugenia
Instructor
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!
Heather Peacock
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.
James Little
Instructor
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!
Tom Davison
Instructor
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.
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.
Joe Roberts
Instructor
Joe started working for KA as a youngster a few years back. He has developed / progressed into a very enthusiastic and capable member of the team. Joe excels on a paddle board and often shows off his Team GB diving skills on our coasteering sessions.
Eliza Sandford
Instructor
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!
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!
Lilly Salkeld
Instructor
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.
She's back again this season or 2024 and is raring to go.
Maia Stovold
INSTRUCTOR
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.
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.
Gina Davison
Instructor
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.
