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Kitesurfing Lessons
We offer a range of lesson packages to suit your needs in Newcastle and Nelson Bay.
Lessons are one-on-one and tailored to your level so you can progress as quickly as possible!
For Advanced/Refresher lessons we can tailor the above packages to your needs
Lesson 1: Foundations
Kite gear is supplied.
Bring water, wetsuit, sunnies and a hat. (if you don't have a wetsuit you can rent one for $20 pp)
Skills learned:
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Site assessment:
How to pick a kitesurfing spot with confidence, understanding how the weather, tides, wind effects and other hazards make a spot safe or dangerous. -
How to kitesurf safely:
Understanding how to quickly release the power/pull of the kite so you can be comfortable in knowing what to do if something ever goes wrong. -
Controlled and relaxed flight of the kite
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Launching and landing the kite safely
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Gear Set up and pack down
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IN SUMMARY THE FOCUS IS:
Kite control and safety
Kiting is more fun with friends so bring a friend for $50!
Lesson 2: Basics
Kite gear is supplied
Bring water and a wetsuit (if you don't have a wetsuit you can rent one for $20 pp)
Skills learned:
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Entering and exiting the water safely
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Water relaunch:
When the kite falls on the water there are techniques you need to know to get it back in the sky -
Body dragging:
About as graceful as it sounds. This is an extremely important skill which allows you to manoeuvre yourself in deep water while flying the kite. This is used to retrieve your board if you've fallen or to return to the safety of the shore. -
Water start:
How to ride! This is a stage where lots of skills come together and you begin to practice getting up and riding. -
Controlled stop:
Surprisingly a common issue is that once you're up you may get distracted and keep riding into the horizon however you must learn to stop and come back
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IN SUMMARY THE FOCUS IS:
Becoming independent enough to enter the water, practice riding and exit safely without a hitch
Lesson 3: Independent Riding
Kite gear is supplied
Bring water and a wetsuit.
Covers all of lesson one and two and further instruction working towards you becoming an independent kiteboarder! The pace of this will be determined by how your learning is coming along and how well you are grasping the kiting techniques.
If you have not yet learnt these skills in lesson 1 or 2 we will make sure to nail these in this lesson:
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Self Rescue:
In case of gear malfunction or other rare issues you may need to perform a self rescue which involves getting to your kite and floating on it like a life raft to sail home or wait for assistance. -
Right of Way Rules:
There are a multitude of rules that must be understood to avoid running into other kitesurfers and water users
Further advanced progression includes:
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Transition turns
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Toeside riding
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Jibes
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Basic Jumps
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Basic Pops
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IN SUMMARY THE FOCUS IS:
Ride, ride, ride!
