why is this thread in 2 places its in newbies tips and tricks aswell
ill just post my same reply

Hey Kate
Sandgate and brighton are pretty good spots for beginners and there is just about always someone else there to give you a hand if ya need it.
At low tide most of the areas in that area are a pain because it feels like kilometre out just to get to the water

and you gotta look out for the sandbanks they creep up on you

Happy kiting might even see you there one day im on a yellow Starkites kite (as shown in my profile picture
Cya then