Kitesurf Core Skills
This course is designed for those that want to get their personal kitesurfing ability up to entry requirements for BKSA Kitesurfing Instructor. It includes a one week programme which gets you up to speed with the BKSA Levels 1-2 before moving onto more advanced techniques in preparation for the Kitesurf Instructor Training module.
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Includes all food and accommodation
Benefits
- Really master the essentials of the ultimate high adrenaline watersport
- Prepare for your BKSA Kitesurf Instructor certification
- State-of-the-art kit to suit every skill level
- Specially selected venue to maximise your skills progression and time on the water whatever your ability
- 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 Kitesurf Core Skills and Kitesurf Instructor Training
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 bodydragging
- Part 4 - Directional and upwind bodydragging, 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 Kitesurfing – Surfing
Coaching Sessions
Improving techniques
- Riding upwind
- Basic jumping
- Equipment and kite tuning
- Toeside riding and transitions
- Improving technique including upwind riding, stance, advanced rescue techniques, advanced relaunch techniques
Core Skills Training
- Coaching sessions - improving techniques
- Riding upwind, basic jumping, equipment and kite tuning, toeside riding and transitions
- Improving technique including upwind riding, stance, advanced rescue techniques, advanced relaunch techniques
