beginners kiteboarding programme

Kitesurf lesson 1 – fly the kite:

• Kite equipment and wind theory: get familiar with checking wind and tide and setting up the kite.
• Learn how to use the control bar and the safety systems.
• Learn how to fly the kite and understand the wind window.
• We begin with the trainer kite on land and then progress to the water. We will learn to master the different flying techniques.
• Learn how to perform a self-rescue (a technique to bring you back to the shore safely in case you have a problem in the water).
• Learn how to pack the equipment properly.

Kitesurf lesson 2 – body drag:

• Learn how to launch and land the kite safely.
• Learn how to walk with the kite.
• Learn the different body dragging techniques (drag your body through the water using the power of the kite).
• This will help you to work on your balance and really understand the power of the kite.
• Through this lesson, you will also learn how to get back to the board in deep water (the board will sometimes come off your feet during the exercises and you will need to retrieve it using a body dragging technique) .

Kitesurf lesson 3 – water start:

• Water start theory.
• While keeping the kite stable in the air learn how to place the board on your feet .
• Learn how to keep your position in the water, board on, and get ready for your first water start
• (This is the moment you’ve been training for).
• Master the different water start techniques.
• Get your first rides 🙂 Awesome !!
• Now let’s get you riding upwind with our intermediate programme

WHY CHOOSE US

Diani Beach in Kenya is the ultimate holiday destination to learn kiteboarding. Reef Kiteboarding’s Beginners Kiteboarding Courses will have you up and riding as quickly as possible.

We stand out with our friendly, qualified local instructors. We have extensive knowledge of the area and the sport, and we provide personalised guidance and a beginners kiteboarding programme that encourages you and builds your confidence step by step.

Our prices are the most affordable in the area, we are local, we are Kenyans and we love Kiteboarding.

Reef Kiteboarding’s commitment to creating a welcoming and encouraging environment ensures that our students feel comfortable while learning. Coupled with the excellent kiteboarding conditions in Diani Beach, learning with Reef Kiteboardings Beginners Kiteboarding Programme and our exceptional instructors guarantees a safe, enjoyable, and successful kiteboarding experience.

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