Kite Start
[1 Week Dahab, Egypt]
This course is designed for people who want to learn to kitesurf. The course will be run in Dahab as a bolt on to the Windsurf Training module, or as a stand alone module (add flight cost). Dahab provides a shallow lagoon and dedicated kitesurf area and is perfect for this level of tuition.
Pre-requisite experience
None
Benefits
- UKSA’s Dahab base provides an ideal shallow lagoon and a dedicated kitesurf area which is perfect for anyone looking to master the basic skills of kitesurfing
- Develop basic kitesurfing skills to enjoy this dynamic sport
- Prepare for progression onto the 4 week BKSA Kitesurf Instructor training programme
Syllabus
Level 1
Introduction to Kite Flying- Part 1 – Basic kite handling
- Part 2 – Water based flying
- Part 3 - Bring on the power and basic body dragging
- Part 4 – Directional and upwind body dragging, going the right way. Balance dragging
Level 2
Introduction to the board- Part 1 – Introduction to boards and board start technique
- Part 2 – First board starts
- Part 3 – First rides including prolonged power delivery
- Part 4 – Independent Kite surfing – Surfing with others
- Riding upwind
- Basic jumping
- Equipment and kite tuning
- Toeside riding and transitions
- Improving technique including upwind riding, stance, advanced rescue techniques, advanced relaunch techniques
Qualifications
BKSA Level 1
BKSA Level 2
