Kite Surfing - Independent Rider Course

• AGE GROUP 12+
• 4-6 DAY COURSE
• 13 HOURS (private) OR 16 HOURS (semi private)
• BASIC SWIMMING SKILLS NEEDED
• NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
• FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS
• IKO LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2, PART OF LEVEL 3
• 2 HOURS FREE FULL KITE EQUIPMENT RENTAL INCLUDED (after the course completion) - worth €40

THE COURSE
LEVEL 1
• SPOT, ENVIRONMENT AND ACTIVITY INTRODUCTION
• HOLD, CARRY AND SECURE A KITE ON LAND
• KITE SET UP
• SAFETY SYSTEM USE
• PRE-FLIGHT CHECK
• LAUNCH AND LAND AS AN ASSISTANT
• FLYING THE KITE AND EXPLORE THE WIND WINDOW
• LET GO OF THE BAR
• TWIST AND UNTWIST THE LINES
• FLY THE KITE WITH ONE HAND
• TRIM INTRODUCTION
• WALK WHILE FLYING THE KITE
• LAUNCH AND LAND AS A PILOT
• WIND WINDOW THEORY
• INFLIGHT QUICK RELEASE ACTIVATION
• SELF LAND
• EQUIPMENT PACKING

LEVEL 2
• ENTER AND EXIT THE WATER WHILE CONTROLLING THE KITE
• WATER RELAUNCH
• BODY DRAG WITH 2 HANDS
• BODY DRAG WITH POWER STROKE
• BODY DRAG UPWIND
• BODY DRAG WITH THE BOARD
• SELF RESCUE AND PACK DOWN INTRODUCTION
• RIGHT OF WAY RULES INTRODUCTION
• STEADY PULL
• WATERSTART
• CONTROLLED STOP

LEVEL 3
• CONTROL OF SPEED BY EDGING
• RIDE UPWIND
• SLIDING TRANSITION

Our fully equipped centre is set up on the Larnaca Softades beach as it provides the ultimate wind conditions for year round kitesurfing. Consistent steady winds blow until late evening. Warm calm water - no strong currents, no sea life that can eat you (!), no coral that can cut up your feet!

The school is updated with new equipment every year – we are currently using 2019/20 RRD kites and boards which are at the top of the brand league in their innovative design and safety features.

We are a down to earth team that has established this centre for the love of the sport. We are passionate about kitesurfing and all that comes with it. We are a great mix of locals and tourists, with varying levels of kitesurfing skills and of all nationalities. On our beach we have beginners all the way through to the double handle pass elite! This is a great advantage for visitors as they really integrate with Cypriots and discuss their kitesurfing progression.

We invite you to come and kite surf with us, learn and enjoy the experience with us!

• KITE
• BAR
• BOARD
• HARNESS
• FLOATING VEST
• HELMET
• WETSUIT (needed only from December - April)

• For this course we provide: kite, board, harness, floatation vest and a wireless helmet complete with waterproof walkie-talkie so your instructor can guide you while you are practicing in the water
• All safety equipment supplied by the school: helmets, wetsuits, buoyancy aid

• Swimsuit and towel
• Sunscreen
• Cash

• Pay a deposit to secure your booking
• Receive a confirmed ticket displaying a ticket number
• Present ticket at the the surf club
• Pay outstanding balance for course at the club
• The course may be cancelled for free until 24 hours before the date of activity, if cancelled after that or in case of no show, the whole amount of the deposit will be charged.