Helen Thompson (25) started learning how to Kite Surf at the age of 17 and has since been competing at a National and World Level. Helen is the British Champion in Kite Surfing and came 2nd in the World Championships.
In 2010 Helen decided to take advantage of beautiful Tiree and started up her Kite Surfing Academy. She received a loan from PSYBT to assist with equipment costs. Located on one of the most unspoilt clear turquoise water locations in the Western Isles of Scotland, Tiree Kite Surfing Academy is an internationally recognised school with fully qualified instructors teaching from beginners to advanced level courses using the best equipment.