WILL Bennett, who runs Atlantic Riders Kitesurf School, based at Watergate Bay, has secured fifth overall position in the Wave Riding category on the KPWT (Kiteboard Pro World Tour).

The tour held stages in France, Portugal, Brazil and Morocco. In addition to this Will also reclaimed his BKSA (British Kitesurfing Association) Wave Champion title for the second year running.

Will said: "I'm chuffed to bits with my success on the world tour, and aim to go a few places higher next year. My tough winter training schedule paid dividends with the BKSA Wave Riding title again, and put me in good shape to compete with the world's best on the international stage."

This year Will took on another instructor to teach kiting with him at Watergate Bay. Andy Heald, had taught in Tarifa, Spain and Cape Town, South Africa prior to joining Will at Atlantic Riders.

Both Will and Andy are offering local surfers the chance to try kitesurfing this winter, and are offering a 33% discount on published prices for those willing to give it a go. The offer period is from now, until the end of February. Typically this would reduce a two hour 'taster session' from £60 to £40. All prices can be found on Atlantic Riders website www.kitesurfcornwall.co.uk or by calling Will on 07791937207, or Andy on 07899891667.