NAGS HEAD, N.C. – North America’s leading kiteboarding association in conjunction with its insurance provider is excited to offer liability insurance to its recreational kiteboarding members.

The Professional Air Sports Association provides free liability insurance through First Flight Insurance Group to PASA’s recreational members.

Christopher Nygard, chairman of PASA, said he feels kiteboarders often overlook the importance of insurance coverage.

“In an extreme sport such as kiteboarding, personal liability insurance provides peace of mind to our kiteboarding members,” Nygard said.

The insurance program for kiteboarders covers accidents that damage property and cause bodily injury to others.

To be eligible for PASA’s recreational membership, kiteboarders must first have their skills certified by one of PASA’s instructors.

In addition to personal liability insurance, for an annual membership fee of $50, PASA recreational members also receive a subscription to Kiteboard Magazine, $20 off a premium membership to ikitesurf.com , monthly e-newsletter and special retail discounts available to PASA members only.

To learn more about becoming a PASA member or to find a PASA certified instructor in your area, call 252-441-1500 or visit www.pasakiteboarding.org .

PASA, a 501(c)(6) non-profit kiteboarding organization enhances the professionalism, safety and growth of the kiteboarding industry by acting as a voice for kiteboarding instructors as well as recreational riders in the areas of kiteboarding access, education and insurance issues.