The kitesurf taster session is designed for people who would like to try the sport but have little or no relevant experience and would like to “give it a go” before making a commitment to doing the full course. It also makes for an excellent gift. The day is not a shortened version of the full course and will not cover the majority of the safety aspects of kitesurfing that you should know to participate in the sport safely and independently.
Kitesurfing is a mix of wakeboarding, windsurfing, power-kiting and surfing. There’s nothing to compare to it when it comes to a pure adrenaline sport. And don’t be put off by thinking that you need to be super fit to learn. Kitesurfing is practiced by a wide range of people in terms of age and fitness level.
The session is run over half a day and is delivered by professional and fully qualified instructors in a safe, fun and relaxed environment.
The first part of the session will give you the opportunity to fly small land-based power kites. You’ll learn how to control a kite safely, how to launch and land it and how to get the power out of it! Then we’ll take to the water. We’ll build on your kite skills to teach you how to fly a larger kite safely and how to re-launch it from the sea. You’ll use the power of the kite to drag you through the water. This is loads of fun and you’ll have the freedom to go solo, with our safety boat at hand. Once you’re ready we’ll give you a chance to attempt getting up on the board. We’re not saying it’s easy and if you want to go for it you’ll either manage a short run or a have a comical wipeout in the sea - all part of the fun!
We’ll provide you with a wetsuit, boots, helmet, harness and buoyancy aid. Please bring a towel, sun block, a packed lunch and drinks. We like to ferry our students by boat to a quiet place on the beach to learn which is often a long walk away from the nearest shop.
