Learn to kitesurf

Day 1 | Three day kitesurfing course

Your first day will be all about kitesurfing basics and theory and learning how to fly both the trainerkite and the 4-line kite. The aim of this lesson is to be able to safely setup, start and land the kite, to have full control of the kite during flight and to master body dragging downwind.

• Short instruction about the weather
• Being able to steer a powerkite on land
• Safety instructions
• Being able to steer a 4-line kite
• Bodydragging*
• Your first board attempt

*Being able to have yourself pulled through the water by using the power of the kite

Day 2 | Three day kitesurfing course

Once you’ve mastered the down wind body drag we’ll continue with the upwind body drag. You’ll also learn how to put the board on your feet, we’ll discuss some theory for the water start and you’ll make your first water starts. You might even be able to ride a short distance at the end of your second lesson!

• Short instruction about the weather
• Being able to steer a powerkite on land
• Safety instructions
• Being able to steer a 4-line kite
• Bodydragging
• Your first board attempt

Day 3 | Three day kitesurfing course

During the second lesson you learned how to waterstart and maybe you’ve even ridden a short distance. During this lesson you’ll learn how to keep power in the kite, how to edge and work on getting the right body posture. At the end of the lesson you should be able to ride short distances both ways!

• Getting comfortable to the kite
• Bodydragging with the board
• Water starting in both directions
• Theory explanation of:
  • Keeping power in the kite while kitesurfing
  • Ideal body positioning
  • Sailing directions
  • Applying the theory in the water

Learn to kitesurf, the third lesson

Once the water start and coming to a halt has been mastered, the third kitesurfing lesson is a huge leap where you will learn to kitesurf a longer distance. After independently setting up and launching your kite , you will independently walk to the edge of the water with the kite up in the air. Roel or Thijs will explain the theory on how to apply the ideal body position, sailing direction, keeping the power in the kite while kitesurfing, and how to manage yourself with different types of weather. When all of your burning questions have been answered, it is time to reach our goal of the course: independently being able to ride and sail!

I have had 3 kitesurf lessons, now what?

After the 3-day learn to kitesurf course with kiteboardschool.nl you will obviously be “hooked” to kitesurfing. Our advice is to get your own (or rent) equipment. Thinking of getting your own? We will be thrilled to give you our honest advice! We will look at your body length, weight, riding skills and where you will be practicing kiteboarding in order to make sure you have the perfect kitesurf set up for you, which you will be able to enjoy for years!

Kiteboardschool.nl closely works together with Northstorm kiteshop. Upon completing a 3-day course with us, we will personally go with you to the store to give you advice on the ideal kitesurf equipment for you! Within no time you will be able to independently ride your own kitesurf gear!

Don’t want to get your own gear yet? Under our supervision, you will be able to rent our gear in either Scheveningen or Kijkduin (both Holland).

What are you able to do after the third kitesurfing lesson?

At the end of the third kitesurfing lesson, you will be able to independently do a water start and you will be able to get back into the basic position. Besides that you will start riding for the first time! To gain even more technique, check out our 4 day package.