Kite Club has created the perfect training course that allows you to become a safe and confident Kite Boarder while passing all the IKO levels needed. You can choose to take your lessons Privately or in a Group of two.
Private Lessons
Private Lessons are for people who want to learn Kite Surfing in the least amount of time and with maximum input from their Instructor. Lessons are adapted to personal abilities and learning needs allowing an accelerated progress through the IKO Levels. Private Lessons lets you have full use of all equipment for the duration of the lesson. Private Lessons are given in 3-hour sessions each day.
Group Lessons
Group Lessons are perfect for couples, friends or families who want to learn Kite Surfing in a fun and affordable way. Group sizes are either 2 or 4 people per Instructor. Individual people can join group lessons if we have another client available to make up a pair. People on a Group Lesson learn the “Buddy System” where 2 people learn while sharing one Kite. This allows people to watch and learn while their “Buddy” practices before trying themselves. Group Lessons are given in 2-hour sessions twice a day, one in the morning and the second after lunch.
Choose the right Lesson for your level
Kite Flying Lesson (P1, D1 = Private 1, Doubles 1)
For beginners, On the beach, small kites & theory
Time: 1 – 3 hours
IKO Level 1A – Site Selection
- Beginner Kitesurf Lessons
- Trainer Kite Lesson on the beach
- Know safe wind directions and conditions for kiting
- Know hazards on a spot
- Set up a trainer kite
- Know the use of safety systems
- Carry and handle the kite properly
IKO Level 1B – Basic Piloting
- Have basic flying skills with trainer kite
- Launch and land the trainer kite with an assistant
- Twist and untwist the lines while flying the kite
- Walk and change directions while flying the kite
- Know the wind window
IKO Level 1C – Control Systems
- Set-up a 4 line kite with a full de-power system
- Pre-flight check of equipment and settings
- In flight check of equipment and settings
- Pull quick release and activate leash
- Understand and use the international communication signals
- Launch and land the kite to an assistant and as an assistant
Trainer Kite Lesson on the beach
Power Kite Lesson & Body Drag (P1, D2)
Shallow water, Medium size kites, no board
Time: 2 – 3 Hours
IKO Level 1D – Power Control
- Control the kite hooked into the harness
- Understand the de-power system and can use the safety systems
- Advanced flying skills with the de-power kite
- Show full control of de-power systems in flight
IKO Level 1E – Self Landing
- Self land
- Recover the bar and kite
IKO Level 2F – Downwind Drag
- Enter and exit the water independently and safely while controlling the kite
- Water re-launch the kite
- Body drag downwind
- Maintain correct kite position in the wind window
- Change direction to the left and right while body dragging
- Self-rescue and full pack-down in deep water
IKO Level 2G – Upwind Drag
- Upwind body drag to recover board
- Upwind body drag holding the board with one hand
- Enter and exit at the same point while upwind body dragging
Body Drag Lesson P1/D2
On the Board Lesson & Water Start (P2, D3)
Deep water, full size kites, first time water-start on the board
Time: 3 Hours
IKO Level 2H – Steady Pull
- Know the power stroke for a water start
- Know the safety rules and theory for water start
- Can put the board on the feet and maintain the correct position for water start
IKO Level 2I – Waterstart
- Water starts in both directions and ride a short distance
- Come to a controlled stop
- Understand weather forecast, tidal- and wind effects
- Determine the wind strength, direction and quality
- Kite lessons Punta Cana
- Know the right of way rules
- Know equipment set up and choice according to the weather conditions
First Water Start!! On the Board P2/D3
Upwind Kiteboarding Lesson & IKO Level 3K (P3, D4)
Deep water, large kites & small board
Time: 3 Hours
IKO Level 3J – Edging
- Control the riding speed by edging
- Consistent riding in both directions
IKO Level 3K – Upwind Riding *
- Consistent riding in all directions including upwind
- Ride amongst other riders and water users and respect right of way rule
Upwind Riding Lesson P3/D4
Advanced Kiteboarding Lesson (A1, A2, A3)
Deep water, large kites & small board
Time: 1 – 3 Hours
IKO Level 3L – Turns
- Change of direction without stopping
- Make a toe side turn
IKO Level 3M – Self-Launch
- Risk assessment and awareness of the riding area
- Self launch
IKO Level 3N – Basic Jump
- Know the theory and the safety rules for jumping.
- Land a basic jump
Advanced Lessons