We will run you through the different steps using our experience and knowledge to make sure you become a safe and independent kiteboarder.
On average, it takes about 9 to 15 hours of lessons to a student with basic physical ability to get up and going on the board. It all depends on your motivation, physical ability and experience. Any previous experience with board sports is a plus, but it is not required. Anyone can learn how to kitesurf.
Kitesurf lesson 1 - fly the kite:
Kite equipment and wind theory: get familiar with setting up the kite and learn how to check the weather forecast.
Know how to use the control bar and the safety systems.
Learn how to fly the kite in the water, master the different flying techniques and understand the wind window.
Learn how to perform the self-rescue (technique to bring you back safely to the shore in case you have a problem in the water).
Learn how to pack the equipment properly.
Kitesurf lesson 2 - body drag:
Learn how to launch and land the kite safely.
Learn how to walk with the kite.
Learn the different body dragging techniques (drag your body through the water using the power of the kite). This will help you to work on your balance and really understand the power of the kite.
Through this lesson, you will also learn how to get back to the board in deep water (the board will sometimes come off your feet during the exercises and you will need to retrieve it using a body dragging technique) .
Kitesurf lesson 3 - water start:
Water start theory.
Learn how to place the board on your feet while keeping the kite stable in the air.
Learn how to keep your position in the water, board on, and get ready for your first water start (the most wanted step by all the students).
Master the different water start techniques.
Get your first rides :).
Kitesurf lesson 4 - ride the board:
Learn how to ride over longer distances.
Learn how to keep your balance and control the riding speed.
Learn how to perform a controlled stop.
Learn how to keep power in your kite whilst riding.
Kitesurf lesson 5 - ride upwind:
Learn how to ride upwind and you will never have to walk with the kite anymore to get back to where you started your session. Riding upwind is the key to becoming an independent kitesurfer.
Learn about the navigation rules.
Learn how to change direction.
You will be ready to go kiting on your own, safely.