courses
Independent Course
Take your riding to the next level. The Independent Kiteboarder Course is designed for students who are ready to go beyond the basics. You’ll gain the skills and confidence to ride longer distances, manage your speed, and control your kite in a variety of situations. We’ll focus on improving your start, riding techinique, and introducing more advanced safety and self-management practices.
By the end of the course, you’ll be on track to ride upwind, relaunch on water, and enjoy true freedom.
Safety
Lessons prioritise safety procedures, focus on kite control, safety systems, and rescue techniques, while providing personalised attention.
Experienced instructors
Our instructors are IKO, FPV-certified and highly experienced, ready to guide you step by step with patience and clear communication.
Location advantage
Safe, light choppy water and steady winds — ideal conditions for quick progress and maximum riding time.
Full-setup included
Quality and complete, all our equipment is regularly inspected, maintained, and replaced as needed to guarantee top performance and safety on the water.
3-hour session structure
A 3-hour session includes a safety briefing, theory, hands-on practice, and a debrief to review your progress.
Progressive skill development
Lessons build upon previous skills to ensure students feel supported and confident.
Student certification
Earn an IKO recognised certificate — trusted proof of your skills worldwide.
Flexible booking
We keep it simple - easily adjust your booking dates based on availability and weather conditions.
daily itinerary
Water start & skill boost.
Start your progression with a strong focus on improving your water start, steady-pull position, and controlled stops.
Day one
The first day of the Independent course focuses on perfecting your water start with a solid steady-pull position, getting you up and riding consistently. You'll practice controlled stops, smooth transitions, and how to relaunch your kite from the water confidently. These skills ensure you feel comfortable and in control while managing different conditions on your own.
Ride upwind & independence.
Your lesson takes you further: learn to control your speed by edging, ride upwind, and self-launch.
Day two
On the second day, you’ll build the skills that make you truly independent on the water. You’ll learn to control your speed by edging, ride upwind effectively, and self-launch when needed. To finish, you’ll cover kiteboarding etiquette and essential safety tips to ride responsibly, confidently, and with respect for others at your spot.
Skill covered
Your Independent course includes.
Water start & steady-pull position
Master starting in the steady-pull position for smooth, confident take-offs.
Controlled stop
Learn how to stop safely and in control at any time.
Control of speed by edging
Manage your speed by using proper board edging techniques.
Ride upwind
Gain the skills to ride upwind and expand your freedom on the water.
Self-launch
Practice launching your kite independently when conditions allow.
Kiteboard etiquette and independent skills
Understand right of the way rules, safety tips, and best practices for riding responsibly and with confidence.
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Preconditions
Please check whether you fulfil the following requirements before booking
Enter and exit the water
You can walk into and out of the water while keeping your kite steady and under full control, even in changing wind conditions.
Body-drag upwind
You can steer your kite and use your body position to body-drag effectively upwind, allowing you to recover your board or reach a specific point in the water
Body-drag with the board
You can hold your board while body-dragging, keeping the kite stable and positioning yourself properly for a smooth water start.
Age requirements
Suitable for all participants aged 12 and older. Children aged 8-11 can join the Kids lesson instead. A legal guardian's signature is required for all participants under 18.
Swimming ability
Participants must be able to swim at least 20 meters and feel comfortable in open water and light waves.
Health requirements
Ensure you are free from any acute injuries or illnesses to safely participate in the course.
