The first question must be what on earth is sand yachting? Sand yachting is basically using a buggy with a sail attached in order to simulate the thrill of sailing but on land. Consequently in order to move the buggy has a set of wheels in order to propel it.
Sand yachting is a fantastic way to see miles and miles of sandy beaches and dunes wherever you are in the world. You can do it on a beach holiday or even if you go to a location where there is a desert like Egypt. You can cover a big distance in a short amount of time bearing in mind the speeding that the buggies are able to reach.
Sand Yachting is a Grade 3 risk because of the speeds that can be reached. It is very technical and therefore you will need training and guidance from qualified instructors and make sure that the equipment is in good working order and in good condition. To highlight how dangerous this sport can be many beaches around the world have actually banned it because of the potential damage that a collision with a bystander could cause. Injuries to the drive can include bruises, cuts, broken bones and sprains. As explained the speeds can be very fast and it is also quite easy to lose control therefore tipping the buggy and also running into other people on the beach. It is likely that any crash with someone else will cause more damage to them as they are totally unprotected.
