Kite Control Lesson on the beach. First youβll learn to fly a small trainer kite for about 1 hour, this teaches you kite control, theory and safety without the power of larger kites. The next step is to fly the small 4 line inflatable kite. Youβll learn kite set up and the safety systems then how to fly the kite with control. Youβll complete this step when you can show full control of the kite, the depower system, 1 handed flying and safety systems.
Body Drag Lesson in the water. Now itβs time to take the kite into the water! Youβll be flying a bigger kite now with longer lines but no board yet. Youβll first learn to enter and exit the water while flying the kite, what we call Body Dragging through the water. Youβre Instructor will be right with you to help you and keep you safe. Youβll learn how to harness the power of the kite and how to re-launch the kite incase it crashes into the water. The final step is 1 handed upwind body drags and being able to navigate independently in the water.
Water Start Lesson in the water. Itβs time to try the board for the first time. Now you have the kite control and confidence to enter the water, handle the kite with 1 hand, put the board on and take your first rides on the board. Even if you fall off youβll know how to body drag back to your board and restart. Youβre Instructor will be with you for the first attempts, our goal is to get you riding safely and independently. Once competed youβll be certified IKO Level 2 and youβll be ready for an Upwind Lesson or Supervised Rental. (This is a normal progression for most people, however some people may need more time get up on the board)


