Our 1 day course gives students an insight into the excitement of kiteboarding. Building confidence is key, so following a progressive scheme we focus on grasping the basics of kite control and power handling.
This course covers both theory and practical sessions, finishing confidently harnessed to the power of an inflatable kite.
The 2 day course is our most popular itinerary, covering absolutely everything a complete beginner needs to know.
Day 1 kicks things off with some theory and equipment familiarisation, before heading to the water to master basic kite controls and power handling. Come day 2 we pick up the pace, focusing on encouraging independence, we spend the majority of the day looking at the skills needed to transfer the power into board speed and riding.
Our aim is for students to finish confident, safe and self sufficient.
For people with previous experience, people who want to learn fast, or people who just don’t have 2 days to spare. Our fastrack 121 course offers students the ultimate learning experience through 6 hours of 121 tuition and 2 hours of supervised hire.
Booked separately or consecutively, the lessons run at a pace to suit the individual and focus on building independence fast so that, come the end of the course, students are confident to continue practicing alone.
Our private lessons run 121, are available hourly and focus on the individual skills students want to progress.
Ideal for an after course confidence builder, some support if it’s been a while, or giving focused tips for people struggling to break through a learning hurdle. Teaching 121 we are able to go out of our way to help students get to the level they want to achieve.
Advanced coaching is proven to speed up progression in every sport. That’s why we are pleased to offer professional level kiteboard coaching from our BKSA national coach and pro rider – Chris Burke.
Available per hour or day, our coaching sessions fast track through any learning barriers in a fun yet productive format. Breaking things down, we look at key points to give you manageable steps to success. Whether it’s riding away from those first turns, or setting up a routine for the next world tour stop, we’ve got the ability to provide.
Own rider equipment required
Subjects
Safety assessing
Equipment familiarisation
Launching procedure
Basic kite control
Water re-launch
Powered body dragging
Directional body dragging
Emergency pack down
Subjects
Day1
Safety assessing
Equipment familiarisation & preparation
Launching procedure
Basic kite control
Water re-launch
Powered body dragging
Directional body dragging
Emergency pack down
Day2
Upwind Body dragging
Board recovery
Board preparation
Basic board starting
Downwind riding
Speed control
Stopping
Hours 1-3
Safety Assessing
Equipment familiarization & preparation
Launching procedure
Basic kite control
Water re-launch
Powered body dragging
Directional body dragging
Upwind body dragging
Emergency pack down
Hours 4-5
Board recovery
Basic board starting
Downwind riding
Hour 6
Controlling speed
Stopping
Confirming independence
Continuation through hire
Our taster sessions by-pass some of the more intricate details involved with leaning to kiteboard in order to hit the water right away.
Following on from a short safety briefing, we’ll spend the first half of the lesson grasping basic piloting skills before powering things up and learning to body drag across the surface of the water to finish off.
Guaranteed to bring a smile, It’s simple fun and gives a great taste of the excitement of kiteboarding.
Subjects
Safety Briefing
Equipment Familiarisation
Basic Kite control
Powered Body Dragging
For those students keen to commit to the sport from the word go, we offer a custom built course and equipment Package. Available for purchase with new or ex demo stock. This option will have students set up and riding independently on their own gear at a fraction of the cost, time and hassle, with the on going support of our team.
Click here for equipment details.
For any questions, to book in a session or to ask any advice, feel free to drop us a line:
T: 0777 237 0007
E: info@poseidonkiteschool.com
