If you go down to Shoeburyness or Southend-on-Sea, you'll often see kite surfers riding the waves out in the Thames Esturary.
But how do you get started in the sport?
That's where Simon Mudd of the Essex Kite Surfing School can help as he runs sessions to help newbies to the sport.
Owen met up with Simon at East Beach in Shoeburyness to find out more!
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