In the industry this is considered to be the basic level of training for those purchasing kitesurfing equipment. This course covers, Equipment selection, rigging and tuning for the various conditions, Safe launching procedures Assisted launching and self-launching, waterstarts and water recoveries. Students will have a solid understanding of kitesurfing safety protocols and self-rescue procedures. A complete range of boards and kites are provided to accelerate the learning process. This comprehensive 40-hour course gives the student a solid foundation in the sport of kitesurfing.
Students then progress to planing, riding and jibing.
The increased ride-time enables the student to hone their skills with constant feedback from the instructors, creating the most rapid progression possible. The pre-requisite sailing level for entry to the course is planing both directions, staying upwind and basic jibing. The course builds on the basic skills of the student reinforcing a solid foundation and introducing many next level techinques. Jumping, Jibing, waveriding and looping are covered. This is the most advanced kitesurfing course taught anywhere in the world.