Should kitesurf be banned? French mayor wants to ban sport to keep sea swimmers safe

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Should kitesurf be banned? French mayor wants to ban sport to keep sea swimmers safe

Issued on: 04/05/2026 - 11:00

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Should kitesurfing be banned for the sake of keeping sea swimmers safe? That is certainly what one mayor in France wants. In Saint-Pierre-Quiberon, several accidents have already occurred, but the question of whether or not the water sport should be banned is making ripples.

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