So you want to...learn to kite surf

The world's fastest-growing extreme sport. What it is:

Harnessing yourself to an immensely powerful kite while your feet are strapped to a strong fibreglass board. What it entails:

The kite will drag you across the water on the board.

If the wind is strong enough, you can be hoisted over 20ft into the air, and a proficient surfer can easily reach speeds of up to 25 knots. Lessons are a must, because this ...