Our qualified instructors will show students the basics of kitesurfing. Our courses are run at various Sydney beaches and at Smiths Lakes on our Blown Away weekends. Below are the various stages of progress which we use to teach this exciting new sport. Every year we also run a course for people wishing to progress to becoming an accrediated Intructor. Contact us for more details.

Kite Control (Level One)

Students learn basic kite control at this level. Utilizing a progressive range of kites they learn Safety protocols for Launching, Landing, emergency landing, and self rescue. correct kite setup, flight window and use of safety systems is also covered. The emphasis is on safety and technical information. Students should be able to demonstrate all the above skills to a competent standard.

Powered Flight (Level Two) 

Students learn powered flying skills including body dragging, waterstarts and pumping skills and basic line detanglement with a full powered Kite. Students learn correct harness use. Students make a transition into the water with body drags with and without a harness. Students should be able to demonstrate all the skills in level one and the ones mentioned above.

Get on Board (Level Three)

Students learn board launching protocols and straight line sailing skills, upwind sailing and jibe transition Skills are covered. Either tow-board or wake boards may be used. Right of way rules are discussed. Students should be able to demonstrate all the skills in level one and two plus the ones mentioned above.

Getting Air (Level Four)

Students learn wave sailing theory and jumping techniques, light wind and highland transitions are covered. Upwind ability and multiple launching and landing skills are covered. Students should meet all the requirements of the previous levels plus the skills mentioned above.

Heavy Air (Level Five)

High level wave sailing, and jumping techniques, including looping and combination transitions. All launching and landing skills are tested. Including Coast runs and an emergency self rescue test. Students must meet all the requirements of the previous levels plus the skills mentioned above.

Kitesurfing Instructor Standards

Participants must be over 20 and have, current Adult CPR and First Aid certification. Instructors must have equivalent or greater skill levels to the ones being taught.