Lifeboat responding to a kite surfer incident near a yacht.
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A MAN in his 70s has tragically died after a windsurfing accident.

He was blown out of the water and hit a moored yacht during strong winds.

Lifeboat responding to a kite surfer incident near a yacht.
The kite appeared to be wrapped around the yacht’s mastCredit: BNPS
RNLI lifeboat in Weymouth harbor.
A kite surfer has died after reportedly being blown out of the water in high winds and thrown into the side of a moored yachtCredit: BNPS
HM Coastguard helicopter in flight.
Coastguard and emergency services rushed to the sceneCredit: BNPS

A second person is being treated by paramedics after the accident in Portland Harbour, Dorset.

It’s a popular sport for kite and windsurfers but winds reached 35mph on Tuesday afternoon.

The coastguard scrambled to the scene at 1.35pm, but the man was sadly pronounced dead after being brought to the jetty.

A Weymouth Lifeboat spokesperson said: “A yacht anchored in the harbour having reported a kite surfer in difficulty to the Coastguard.”

The man was brought to the jetty where first aid was administered by the harbour staff and RNLI ILB crew.

But a doctor on scene tragically pronounced him dead.

Portland and neighbouring Weymouth hosted the sailing and windsurfing competitions at the London 2012 Olympics.

A representative from Dorset Police stated: “At 1:52 PM on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, we got a report expressing worry about the safety of two men in the water near Portland Harbour.”

“Emergency services attended and very sadly one of the men, aged in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

“His death is not being treated as suspicious and his family has been informed.

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“Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this very difficult time.

“The second person has been left in the care of the ambulance service.”

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