LESSONS

New lesson available: Kite Experience for 25 euro! The Kite Experience is a quick introduction to the world of kitesurfing. You will be guided through piloting one of the smaller kites on the beach as well as getting an opportunity to try some down wind bodydragging with a larger, more powerful kite in the water!

There are different lesson types available to suit all, from beginners to the more advanced. If you have any questions, email us at info@born2ride.net

Lesson Information

We have various lesson types available; all designed to match your specific needs. The four main courses we have available are:

• The Discovery course - €120 (Half day)
• The Intermediate course - €120 (Half day)
• The Advanced course - €120 (Half Day)
• 'Zero to Hero' - €300 (Full day +)
• The Kite Experience - €25

These courses follow the IKO lesson curriculum. We also offer private courses; more advantageous to prospective students as you have proper one on one time with your instructor.

Booking a lesson

The best way to book a lesson is to email us using the contact section of the website. In order to reserve a space on the course we will require a deposit. Once the deposit is received, your place on the course will be confirmed and a booking confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provided. Alternatively, you can call us directly on 087 6826854.

Discovery Course Details (Half day)

  Main points:

  -Introduction to kitesurfing
  -Spot analysis
  -Wind directions
  -Safety systems
  -Wind window
  -Setting-up
  -Piloting
  -Launching
  -Landing
  -Water relaunch
  -Body dragging (downwind)

The discovery course is very much designed for those looking to get started. After completion, you will have the knowledge and practice needed to give you confidence with kite flying.

Intermediate Course Details (Half day)

Main Points:

-Theory for water start
-Advanced body dragging (crosswind and upwind)
-Board recovery
-Awareness of body positioning
-Piloting one handed
-Managing the kite's power
-Self-rescue
-Water start in both directions

The Intermediate course is for those looking to expand their existing skills. Once completed, you will possess the proper skill and safety knowledge required to practice alone.

Advanced Course Details (Half day)

Main Points:

-Riding upwind
-Edging-Riding in both directions
-Changing of direction
-Controlling riding speed
-First Jump

The Advanced course is for those who have confidence on the board and sufficient practice to meet the demands for this level. After completion, you will have gained more skillsets and the ability to begin your own experimentation with advanced techniques.

'Zero to Hero' Details (Full day +)

The 'Zero to Hero' course is a combination package of the other three courses available. You will learn, and hopefully master, the various techniques and disciplines that make up the other courses.

We strongly recommend that you practice frequently between the different stages of your progression. This course will be quite demanding and without practice, students may find it hard to move on. Therefore, this course will normally take a few days to complete.

The Kite Experience

The Kite Experience is a quick introduction to the world of kitesurfing. You will be guided through piloting one of the smaller kites on the beach as well as getting an opportunity to try some down wind bodydragging with a larger, more powerful kite in the water!