Virgin Kitesurfing Armada Festival: The weekend round up of the big, free, music and beach festival Last weekend (9-11 June) Hayling Island hosted one of the biggest kitesurfing festivals in the world with over 6,000 visitors. Backed by Virgin, what started out as a charity fundraiser has grown into one of the best beach festivals in the UK. The free beach festival attracted some of the biggest names in kitesurfing, including ten-time female World Champion Gisela Pulido, British Champion and Brighton Pier jumper Lewis Crathern, Aaron Hadlow a British five-time World Champion and the current King of the Air Nick Jacobsen. Families enjoyed the festival that was bustling with fun and live music throughout the weekend. The Fat Face Family Zone kept the kids entertained with a range of activities, whilst the Neilson Recovery Zone provided its own hot tub and relaxing massage area. The festival’s brand marquee brought together the biggest collection of kitesurfing apparel ever seen under one roof in the UK, including the latest gear from North Kiteboarding and Cabrinha. On the water, festival goers were treated to unique stunt displays by the world’s top kitesurfers. Never before have spectators been able to enjoy a kitesurfing display …