Chris Perren walking away from the beach carrying his kitesurfing equipment

Chris Perren is a British Kitesports Kitesurf Instructor

Chris Perren in action kitesurfing in Lesvos, Greece in 2017

Christine Johnston is British Kitesports Senior Instructor and British Stand Up Paddle (BSUPA) Level 1 Instructor

Christine Johnston is British Kitesports Senior Kitesurf Instructor, a British Kitesports Wing Surf and Wing Foil Instructor and a British Kitesports Coach.

Christine Flying High in the Lancing Kitesurf Club Big Air Competition

Christine Flying High in the Lancing Kite Club Big Air Competition

Chris Perren - Kitesurf Instructor

  1. Name. Chris Perren
  2. Age. 37
  3. Years kitesurfing. 13 years
  4. Years teaching kitesurfing. 3 years in the Netherlands, Lesvos and the UK. Around 800 hours instruction in total and counting!
  5. What do you love about teaching? I love to see the progression of my students from their first time flying a trainer kite up to riding on the board and beyond. It’s a pleasure to be able to pass on my passion for the sport.
  6. What do you feel positive about in 2026? I'm so excited to be teaching at East Worthing this season!
  7. What do you do when you aren't teaching kitesurfing? When not teaching kitesurfing I like to go kitesurfing ;) otherwise, I’ll be relaxing with my partner Hannah
  8. Where are you from originally? I grew up in Worthing Where is your favourite kite spot and why? That’s a difficult one as there are so many great spots. A small fishing village called Sigri in Lesvos will always have a place in my heart as it was where I first instructed abroad.

What is your favourite food? Nando’s!

Christine Johnston - Owner

  1. Name. Christine Johnston
  2. Age. 51
  3. Years kitesurfing. At least 16. I took my kitesurfing lessons course in Shoreham in 2009
  4. Years teaching kitesurfing. Since 2012.
  5. What do you love about teaching?. I love seeing students progress and the buzz they get from learning kitesurfing and especially when they go along on the board for a little bit for the first time :)
  6. What do you feel positive about in 2026? My relationship with my amazing partner Seda who loves and supports me in everything that I do
  7. What do you do when you aren't teaching kitesurfing? Rest!
  8. Where are you from originally? My parents would say Scottish, as they are Scottish, but I was born in England and brought up in Whitchurch in Hampshire.
  9. Where is your favourite kite spot and why? I'd have to say my home spot of Worthing, we just have fantastic conditions here, especially in the summer with the amazingly consistent afternoon sea breezes
  10. What is your favourite food? That's a difficult question cause I love all sorts of different food! Currently my favourite food is ice cream :)