The intermediate kitesurfing course is where you take your kite into the water and stand up on the board for the first time. Building on your Discovery skills, this IKO Level 2 course turns kite control into your first real rides, on the flat, shallow lagoon of Nabq Bay.
What You’ll Learn
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- Entering and leaving the water safely while keeping the kite under control.
- Body dragging downwind and upwind, using the kite to pull you through the water and to get back to your board.
- Relaunching the kite from the water, and recovering your kite and bar if needed.
- Water starts: getting your feet in the straps and standing up on the board.
- Your first rides in both directions, and stopping under control.
- Right-of-way rules, so you know how to share the water safely with other riders.
Learning in Shallow, Flat Water
This is the stage where Nabq Bay really makes a difference. In our shallow lagoon you can stand up between attempts, reset your board and try again straight away, without swimming or fighting waves. That means more practice in every hour, and faster progress. See our kitesurfing spot.
How Long Is the Course?
The intermediate course takes 3 to 4 hours, depending on how quickly you progress and whether you learn privately, one to one with your instructor, or in a small group.
Before You Start
This course follows the kitesurfing discovery course, so you should already be able to fly a kite, launch and land with help, and use the safety systems. Not sure where you stand? Just tell us what you’ve done before, and our instructors will place you at the right level. Once you’re riding short distances, the next step is our independent kitesurfing course.
Book Your Intermediate Kitesurfing Course
Ready to get on the board? See all our IKO kitesurfing courses, or contact us to book your intermediate course in Nabq Bay.