As with any sport, there are safety precutions you should follow. You must be a good swimmer.lf your kite flues away from you, you may have to swim after the handles or swim back to shore. Depending how far out you have gone on you board, this may not be such an easy task. You shoud take lessons from a professional instructor. You should never gout alone wihout a friend. You must always wear a helme lf will protect your head if you crash into the sea at high soeed be sure to watch the weather conditior