A Pilots Licence holder can participate in club racing. The training process for parakarting is less structured. As well as 'Have a Go' days, the PKA arrange individual training up to Pilots Licence level. Once licenced you are then permitted to race. Gear and cost To start with, clubs and sailing schools provide yachts and helmets.
Pilots normally progress from there to buying their own yacht or buggy.
The largest popular racing yacht, 3.5 metres wide and 3.8 metres long, can reach speeds of over 70 mph. No fixed specification for these yachts, which have a windsurfer sail, can sail on grass and reach a speed of up to 45 mph. Transportable in the back of a car. The buggy is around 1 metre wide and 1.5 metres long and can reach speeds of over 45 mph. Different kite sizes are available for different wind strengths.