Kitesurfing group course for beginners and advanced surfers

Meeting point: 30 minutes before the start of the course, 9.00 a.m. or 1.30 p.m. depending on the chosen course start time

• On the 1st day: we explain the material and basic concepts such as safety system, kite control, wind window, etc. in the theory session on land (duration approx. 15 – 30 min.). Immediately afterwards you practise kite control and kite steering from the boat.
  In the group course, two students always share one piece of equipment, which saves energy and by watching, certain sequences are better taught and can be practiced more effectively after a short breather.
• On the 2nd day, we deepen the kite feeling and fly to different zones in the wind window. We learn where the kite has more or less power. We practise controlled pulling with the kite through the water, also known as body drag. The aim is for the kite to “drag” you in the desired direction.
• Day 3: the aim on this day is to get the board with the footstraps on your feet, to start for the first time waterstart and ride the first few meters.
• 4th day: after the first three days you can ride your first meters on the kiteboard. It is important that you can ride safely and steadily in both directions and steer the kite back to the 12 o’clock position so that you can stop and ride back. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to “hold your height” at first, but that’s no problem at all with our boat training, you’ll always be guided by our instructor in the boat and can take short breaks on the boat.
• On the 5th day practise what you have learned with targeted improvements, depending on your personal riding ability. Arrive back where you started after two strokes. You can achieve this through your body position and board edging technique. So now it’s time to practise, practise, practise …

You don’t need your own equipment for the kite course. Just bring your swimsuit, sun protection and something to drink. 

We will provide you with the following equipment during the course: 

• Kite incl. kite bar
• Kite board
• Neoprene wetsuit
• Helmet
• Life jacket/ life vest
• Harness
• Shoes according to preference

A course unit lasts a total of 3 hours with a maximum of 4 students, of which you have around 1,5 hours of pure water time.
During the course, two students share one board and one kite. If there are fewer than four students, the course duration is reduced
according to the number of students.

You don’t need any special requirements or knowledge to learn to kite. 

However, you must be able to swim safely and should weigh at least 40 kg.

For safety reasons, we recommend that younger students (under 14 years of age) attend a semi-private course or private course.

We recommend that you book a 5-day course, which is the average time you need to ride your first meters with the kite. If you need more course days, you can book them on a daily basis at a reduced price. 

We also recommend that you take the VDWS kite license at the same time, as you will learn a little more about the rules of water sports and can show your level at any time if you want to rent kite equipment from another school, for example. From an insurance point of view, it is also an advantage if you have a “driver’s license”.