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KITESURFING COURSES - ST. FRANÇOIS, GUADELOUPE
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KITESURFING Quick links : Kiteboarding Academy accreditations | Kitesurfing courses for: Beginners / Intermediates / Advanced | Equipment & Safety
KITESURFING INSTRUCTORS & COURSES - ST. FRANÇOIS, GUADELOUPE
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All the kitesurfing instructors at the Guadeloupe kiteboarding academy are qualified FFV Fédération Francaise de Voile professionals. This French kitesurfing accreditation ensures that you are taught by qualified instructors using proven teaching techniques and that all the courses follow the latest safety guidelines for accredited schools. |
KITESURFING INSTRUCTORS
The Kiteboarding academy is also a member of the École Française de Kite the governing body for accredited kitesurfing schools in France.
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The instructors have years of experience as kiteboarders & instructors and are accustomed to coaching at different levels. They have all the necessary skills & experience to help newbies & beginners to progress to a level where they can become independant kiters. The instructors are multi-lingual & speak French as well as a good level of English. |
KITEBOARDING TUITION
The kiteboarding teaching programme has been developed according to the EFK (French Kitesurfing Schools) standards and guidelines. The lessons provide a proven step-by-step approach to learn Kiteboarding safely and quickly. The instructors are all FFV Fédération Francaise de Voile qualified.
DISCOVER KITEBOARDING (NEWBIES & BEGINNERS)
The best way to discover kiteboarding! By the end of this taster program, you will be ready to move to the next step: getting up on the board! The first part of this program will take you through the steps of piloting a 2 or 4 lines kite, and body dragging in the water. You will also learn about safety and how important it is to the sport. Furthermore, you will be taken through the steps of equipment set up and launching and landing.
Entry requirement
Swim 50m
Some of the aspects of kitesurfing your course will cover:
• Equipment Setup
• How to determine wind direction
• Therory about the wind window
• Piloting at the top of the window with short or long lines
• Launching & landing at the edge of the window with an assistant
• Untwisitng lines by rotating the boom
• Conduct a thorough pre-flight check
• Launching and landing a kite by yourself
• Piloting the kite in the power zone
• Working with the kite in the power zone to generate a steady pull
• Rig a 4-line kite
• Rig and adjust a 4-line de-powering system
• Pilot a kite with the harness
• Piloting in the power zone and generating a steady drag on land
• Water start technique on land
• Body dragging without a harness
Note: Please note that kiteboarding is progressive and depending upon your ability/aptitude to learn, stamina and weather/wind conditions you may cover some but not all of topics outlined above during this taster course.
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KITESURFING CLINIC FOR INTERMEDIATE KITEBOARDERS
Max. 2 pax per instructor | Including all equipment: Kiteboard, kite, harness, wetsuit, life vest and helmet.
By the end of the intermediate program, you will get up on the board for your first ride. During the course, you will improve kite piloting with power, one hand kite piloting, body dragging unhooked and hooked in to your harness. Perfect for kiters who wish to practice a few times per year and rent equipment during holidays.
This course is geared toward the theory and practice of:
• perfecting your waterstart
• controlled riding
• staying upwind.
Entry requirement
Kiteboarder level 1 or equivalent skill level.
Goal
• Get your level certified up to level 2 with the Kiteboarder card
• Ability to rent equipment and practice under supervision
• Access to the advanced clinic program
Instruction takes place in shallow lagoon and/or the open sea. Instruction by boat when lessons are given in the open sea.
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KITESURFING CLINIC FOR ADVANCED KITESURFERS
You will be able to ride upwind and do your first jump! During this program, you will learn how to manage your practice area and to choose your equipment. Your kite flying skills will be improved and you will learn how to control your direction and power, and come back to your starting point. You will be able to fly more powerful kites. You will be use a twin tip, mutant or a smaller directional board.
Entry requirement
Kiteboarder level 2 or equivalent skill level.
Goal
• Get your level certified up to level 3 with the Kiteboarder card
• Become a fully independent kiteboarder
• Buy your own equipment
• Become an assistant instructor.
Instruction takes place in shallow lagoon and/or the open sea. Instruction by boat when lessons are given in the open sea.
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KITEBOARDING SAFETY
Your safety is our prime concern, we offer a low student-to-teacher ratio and the kiteboarding academy have a rescue vehicle (Zodiac) at their disposal at all times. The center has the latest safety systems as well as helmets and life vests.
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