There are 3 different steps you must go through in becoming a confident and safe Kiteboarder.

1: "Kite Pilot"(on the beach)

This important first step is the fastest and safest way to learn and develop solid kite skills before you attempt to use a board. 80% of Kiteboarding is kite control.

Will also cover local site orientation, the wind window, safety systems, flying 4-line power-kites, the power zone, set-up, launching/landing full sized 4-line inflatable kites, basic Kiteboarding etiquette.

2: "Body Drag "(shallow water lesson)

This session is designed to help you gain the confidence you need to be hooked into the kite, use the safety systems and gain the skills of self-rescue in the water.

Also covers Set up and Safety skill review, using a harness, hooking in, using the safety systems, power/de-power, body dragging, water relaunching your kite, self-rescue.

3: "Board Rider "(on the water)

Now that you can Pilot a full sized kite in the water with safe, confident control, you are ready to progress to a board. In this lesson you will develop the skills you need to Kiteboard safely and successfully on your own.

Also covers unassisted set-up and launching, tuning the kite, water starting, edging and board control, changing direction, staying up wind.