The increasing popularity of kitesurfing here in the UK means that more and more people are seeking to learn the sport. The growth in centres around the world means that you can now learn safely in clear, warm waters throughout the year. For beginners or for those seeking tuition in more advanced techniques the important factors are good instruction, a safe area to learn in, steady wind and easy launching and landing. Add to that activities for non-kitesurfing partners and quality accommodation and that's what we look for in our choice of destinations and centres around the world.
The best way to learn to kitesurf is to join a beginners course. This will take you through many aspects and ensure that you learn to kitesurf as quickly and safely as possible.
A typical beginners course will cover the following items:
- Introduction to kites with a look at different types and sizes.
- Rigging up (inflation, connecting lines, harness and how it works).
- Launching (off the beach).
- Landing (on the beach).
- Basic Flying movement, explanation of the window, etc.
- Getting kitted out (choosing the wetsuit, bouyancy aid, crash hat).
- Bodydragging downwind and gaining confidence in the water.
- Waterstarting.
- Water relaunching the kite.
- On the board, your first rides.
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A kitesurfing course covering all of this will be spread over 2 –3 days with the progress dependent on each individuals experience and ability as well as weather conditions. |
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