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Clinic / beginner

Group lesson for beginners

Set up the kite and understand the safety systems · Understand the wind window · Steer the kite on the beach and in the water · Body drag

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LevelFrom level 1
Duration1 h · 1–3 people
From€45
SchoolKiteActive crew

How do I improve this skill?

This is your goal.

After this 3-hour group intro (max. 3 people per instructor) you’ll know whether kitesurfing is for you. You’ll understand the wind window, have flown the kite yourself and done your first body drags in Paje’s lagoon. The most affordable way to start together with a friend.

Is this for me?

None — no prior kitesurfing experience needed. Being able to swim is enough.

What you work on

Moves. Control. Confidence.

  1. 01Set up the kite and understand the safety systems
  2. 02Understand the wind window
  3. 03Steer the kite on the beach and in the water
  4. 04Body drag

The session

From preparation to landing.

01
Session structureHow the session is built

Briefing on the beach: wind, safety and equipment

Fly a trainer kite and feel the wind window

Take turns setting up and steering the full-size kite

Body drag in the lagoon

02
No wind. Still progress.Prepare without wind

If there isn’t enough wind the school will reschedule the lesson to another time during your stay.

03
ConditionsWhen does this clinic work?

Paje’s lagoon: shallow, flat water and a steady trade wind. Lessons follow the tide.

04
Break it downStep by step

This information is awaiting publication.

Watch before you ride

Watch. Understand. Try.

Video pending

No video is linked to this clinic yet.

Make it stick

When does it stick?

Success criteria

You independently steer the kite through the wind window and perform a controlled body drag.

Safety

Always with an instructor, helmet and impact vest. You’ll learn the quick release and how to safely land the kite before entering the water.

Learn from real riders

Your coaches.

Bas Boode

Megaloop talent

Bas Boode

Brazil. 11 years of kite experience — join the joyride!

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