Travel Insurance

Kitesurfing travel insurance

BY battleface

Kitesurfers know there’s nothing quite like the thrill of jumping the perfect wave or riding the breeze while enjoying the singular beauty of the ocean.

Whether you’re traveling to top kitesurfing spots off the coasts of Hawaii, Spain, or Brazil, or staying closer to home and honing your skills along the West Coast of the United States, a kitesurfing vacation is truly one of a kind.

As you pack your kite, your board, your swimsuit, and some SPF, here’s a piece of travel safety advice: always pack a travel insurance policy, too. Here’s what you need to know about this essential travel item.

Top destinations for kitesurfing

Brazil

This South American country offers seemingly endless coastline, but the areas of Jericoacoara, located in a national park famous for its dunes, and the lagoon of Macapá are perennial favorites for kitesurfing.

Egypt

A bucket list destination for many, Egypt’s Red Sea boasts incredible turquoise waters and kitesurfing opportunities for everyone from beginners to experts.

Mexico

From the Baja Peninsula to the Riviera Maya, Mexico has an incredible kitesurfing scene, with many spots offering the ideal combination of shallow waters and perfect wind conditions.

United States

Hawaii is known as one of the birthplaces of kitesurfing, and travelers visiting this island chain to practice the sport head to many of the same beaches as traditional surfers — such as Maui’s infamous Jaws Beach.

What does kitesurfing travel insurance cover?

Your standard travel insurance policy covers the basics, like trip cancellation, trip delay, trip interruption, and baggage loss and delay. Yet if you plan to participate in adrenaline-pumping activities like kitesurfing, you’ll want to upgrade to a policy that covers adventure activities. Here’s what to look for in a travel insurance policy with adventure sports coverage:

Travel medical insurance: if you’re traveling internationally, your everyday health insurance probably may not provide coverage if you’re injured or fall ill while on a kitesurf trip. Travel insurance coverage can pay for your medical fees if you require treatment while on a trip abroad, up to a preset maximum
Emergency medical evacuation: if you become seriously ill or sustain a major injury that requires emergency medical attention, this benefit covers the cost of emergency transport to either the nearest high-quality hospital or back home, depending on your circumstances. Generally, it also includes coordination of the transport for you and provide 24/7 support to you and/or your loved ones back home
Gear coverage: if your kitesurfing equipment (or everyday baggage) is lost, damaged, or stolen in transit, you can be reimbursed up to a maximum amount laid out in your policy. Look for a plan that offers coverage of sports equipment is automatically included either automatically included, or as an optional upgrade

What’s not covered by kitesurfing insurance

It’s important to know that there are a few things not covered by adventure sports insurance:

Normal wear and tear of your equipment and gear
Trips that involve professional or competitive kitesurfing competitions

Trip cancellation if you decide not to take your trip last-minute (however, Cancel For Any Reason coverage is available at an additional cost.)

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PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITION

Pre-Existing Medical Condition means an illness, disease, or other condition during the 180 day period immediately prior to the date Your coverage is effective :

received or received a recommendation for a test, examination, or medical treatment for a condition which first manifested itself, worsened or became acute, or had symptoms which would have prompted a reasonable person to seek diagnosis, care or treatment; or
took or received a prescription for drugs or medicine. Item (2) of this definition does not apply to a condition which is treated or controlled solely through the taking of prescription drugs or medicine and remains treated or controlled without any adjustment or change in the required prescription throughout the 180 day period before coverage is effective under this policy.
required a change in prescribed medication. Change in prescribed medication means the dosage or frequency of a medication has been reduced, increased, stopped and/or new medications have been prescribed due to the worsening of an underlying condition that is being treated with the medication, unless the change is:
1. between a brand name and a generic medication with comparable dosage; or
2. an adjustment to insulin or anti-coagulant dosage.

If you, or someone you are traveling with, has a Pre-Existing Medical Condition, you can still buy a policy from us but there is no cover for any claim arising directly or indirectly from that condition.

PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITION

Any Medical Condition that, within the last 12 months, required any:

surgery, inpatient or outpatient treatment, referrals or investigations of any sort. This includes being on any waiting list, taking any prescription medication, tablets or required medical treatment (This will not apply to common colds, flu or contraceptive medication);
medical advice or treatment for any respiratory condition relating to the lungs or breathing;
medical advice or treatment for any heart, stroke or diabetic condition;

Hypertension or high cholesterol controlled by 1 prescription drug only and where the dosage has not been changed within the last 12 months will not be considered a pre-existing medical condition

Coverages Available:

*not all coverages are available in all states

Travel Protection Benefits	Limits
Trip Cancellation	100% of trip cost (up to a maximum of $20,000)
Single Occupancy	Up to trip cost
Cancel for Any Reason	Up to 75% of trip cost Up to 50% of trip costs in FL(CFAR not available to NY residents)
Trip Interruption	150% of trip cost
Delay Package
Trip Delay	Maximum $200 per day up to $2,500
Missed Connection	Maximum of $1,000 per covered trip
Baggage Package – Excess
Baggage and Personal Effects	$2,500 $100 Deductible
Baggage Delay	$100 per day up to a maximum of $500
Travel Medical Package – Excess AK, CO, ID, ND, NH – Primary
Travel Medical Expense – Adventure sports included	$100,000 $50,000 in NH $50 Deductible
Emergency Dental	$750
Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation of Remains	Up to $500,000 Up to $1,000,000 in NH
Accidental Death & Dismemberment	$100,000 or $250,000 or $500,000
Pet Medical Package
Pet Medical Expense	Up to $2,000 $100 Deductible
Pet Return	Up to $500
Rental Vehicle Damage – Primary	Up to $35,000 per rented vehicle- Primary $250 Deductible for loss greater than $2,000
Vacation Rental Damage	$1,500 or $3,000 or $5,000

Travel Medical Insurance

Some benefits are subject to an excess (aka, the deductible, or what you have to pay before we pay), as stated in the Policy Schedule, and are per Policy Period.

Benefits	Limits
Cancellation and Curtailment	5,000
Emergency Medical Expenses, Evacuation and Repatriation of Mortal Remains	10,000,000 (excess 250 or 50)
Hospital Benefit	25 per day, maximum 100
Personal Accident	up to 250,000
Baggage Loss or Delay	up to 5,000 (excess 250 or 50)
Personal Money and Passport, limited to 250 in respect of cash	500 (excess 250 or 50)
Personal Liability	500,000
Travel Delay	500
Optional Benefits	Limits
Business Extension	up to 1,000 (excess 100)
Winter Sports (Ski Equipment)	up to 750 (excess 50 or 100)
Important notes: Winter Sports optional cover, where selected, does not extend to the Personal Liability benefit under Section F of the policy Travellers up to the age of 79 can purchase this product. Cover for illness is not available for those aged 75 years or over

Travel Medical Insurance

Some benefits are subject to an excess (aka, the deductible, or what you have to pay before we pay), as stated in the Policy Schedule, and are per Policy Period.

Benefits	Limits
Trip Interruption	2,000
Emergency Medical Expenses, Evacuation and Repatriation of Mortal Remains	10,000,000 (excess 250)
Hospital Benefit	25 per day, maximum 100
Personal Accident	up to 5,000
Baggage Loss or Delay	up to 2,000 (excess 250 or 50)
Personal Money and Passport, limited to 250 in respect of cash	500 (excess 250) *** Limited to 250 in respect of cash
Personal Liability	500,000
Optional Benefits	Limits
Business Extension	up to 1,000 (excess 100)
Winter Sports (Ski Equipment)	up to 750 (excess 50 or 100)
Personal Accident	up to 250,000
Baggage	up to 10,000
Important notes: Winter Sports optional cover, where selected, does not extend to the Personal Liability benefit under Section G of the policy Travellers up to the age of 79 can purchase this product. Cover for illness is not available for those aged 75 years or over

Travel Medical Insurance

Some benefits are subject to an excess (aka, the deductible, or what you have to pay before we pay), as stated in the Policy Schedule, and are per Policy Period.

Benefits	Limits
Cancellation	up to $20,000
Trip Interruption	$1,000
Medical and Emergency Expenses	$5,000,000 (deductible $250)
Hospital Benefit	$25 per day, maximum $100
Personal Accident	up to $50,000
Baggage	$2,000 (deductible $250)
Personal Money and Passport, limited to $250 in respect of cash	$500 (deductible $250)
Personal Liability	$500,000
Optional Benefits	Limits
Business Extension	up to $1,000 (deductible $100)
Winter Sports (Ski Equipment)	up to $750 (deductible $50 or $100)
Important notes: Winter Sports optional cover, where selected, does not extend to the Personal Liability benefit under Section G of the policy Travellers up to the age of 79 can purchase this product. Cover for illness and Winter Sports is not available for those aged 75 years or over Medical and Emergency Expenses are limited to $50,000 within Canada if you are not covered by government health insurance plan (GHIP) at the time of your claim

Travel Medical Insurance

Some benefits are subject to an excess (aka, the deductible, or what you have to pay before we pay), as stated in the Policy Schedule, and are per Policy Period.

Benefits	Limits
Cancellation and Curtailment	5,000
Emergency Medical Expenses, Evacuation and Repatriation of Mortal Remains	10,000,000 (excess 250 or 50)
Hospital Benefit	25 per day, maximum 100
Personal Accident	up to 250,000
Baggage Loss or Delay	up to 5,000 (excess 250 or 50)
Personal Money and Passport, limited to 250 in respect of cash	500 (excess 250 or 50)
Personal Liability	500,000
Travel Delay	500
Optional Benefits	Limits
Business Extension	up to 1,000 (excess 100)
Winter Sports (Ski Equipment)	up to 750 (excess 50 or 100)
Important notes: Winter Sports optional cover, where selected, does not extend to the Personal Liability benefit under Section F of the policy Travellers up to the age of 79 can purchase this product. Cover for illness is not available for those aged 75 years or over