Northern Kites & Team

Together with his team of highly qualified instructors, Adam ensures that NORTHERN KITES delivers the highest quality tuition in the UK. This commitment to excellence has made us the top-rated kitesurfing and wingfoiling school in the country. Join us to experience unparalleled training and support in your watersports journey.

ADAM CROUCH (OWNER)

Adam Crouch, the owner of Northern Kites, is dedicated to delivering the best experience. As a BKSA and RYA Senior Instructor, as well as a BKSA Kitesurf and Wingfoil Examiner, Adam brings a wealth of expertise to his team,

NIGEL ENTWISTLE (KITE & WING)

Nigel Entwistle has been with the Northern Kites Family since 2021. He quickly gained his Senior Kitesurf Instructor qualifications and is a vital part of the team.

Nigel joined the Wingfoil Team in 2024 as a Senior Wingfoil Instructor.

He comes highly rated by all of his students!

ADRIAN PATTINSON (KITE)

Adrian joined the team in 2022 as Senior kitesurf instructor. Adrian has been kiting from the start of the sport. Adrian is one of our main kite instrctors

PETE GASKEL (KITE)

Pete joined the team in 2023 and has taught endless lessons at Northern Kites. Pete has been kiting for over 10 years.

CRAIG THIRLWELL (KITE & WING)

Craig joined the Northern Kites team in 2024. Craig has vast experience of teaching kitesurfing and running kite schools all over the world

MICHAELA MCCANN (KITE & WING

One one of the best Female Kitesurf and wingfoilers in the North West of England.

Kayla joined the kite and wing instructor team in 2023.

Kayla brings lots positive energy to all of her lessons.

JUSTIN EVANS (WING)

Justin joined the team in 2024. He is probably one of the best Kitefoil and Wingfoil riders in the North of England. He brings with him years of wind and water experience.

He also owns Surf To Summit who run coaching clinics and activity camps throughout the UK and World.

BEN MOORE (KITE)

Ben was one our first kite instructors to join the team. He teaches kitesurf and kitefoiling lessons.

PAUL TYSON (WING)

Paul joins the team as a previous Student of Northern Wingfoil in 2023.

Paul loves a good storm and you will always see him speeding around the lake when everyone else is to scared to head out!

Pauls main focus is on delivering our group coaching sessions.

SEAN TAYLOR (KITE & LOGISITCS)

Sean joined the team in 2024. He was previously a NK student. He has great knowledge of teaching.

COLLEEN MACKIE (KITE)

Colleen joined the team in 2024. She is an excellent kitesurfer, kitefoiler and wingfoiler.

ASH PEARSE (KITE)

Ash joined the team in 2023. Also an ex NK student he has vast knowledge of teaching.

CARL REYNOLDS (KITE)

Car joined the team in 2023. Carl is a kitesurf and kitefoil instructor. He is also a very skilled paddleboarder and surfer.

HELEN (LOGISTICS)

Helen joined the team in 2024 helping run the daily operations at the school and helps keep us all in check!

FINN HAWES (KITE)