KITE SCHOOL
> North Kiteboarding School (1st and only in PT) with IKO certified instructors
> Instructors; Sofia Teles ID: 4057 (Level 2), Ricardo Taveira ID: 2780 (Level 2 Senior), João Ferreira ID: 2776 (Level 2 Senior),
> Teaching kitesurf since 2004 with more than 3000 hours of experience
> 100% mobile kitesurf school, we teach where the conditions are better... we don't wait for the wind, we search for it
> Kitesurf lessons ONLY inside risk free, relaxed and shallow lagoons
> Easy learning with specific and safe equipment from North Kiteboarding (Rebel, EVO and boards)
> IKO kitesurf certification with kitesurfer card
> Third party and self risk INSURANCE INCLUDED for all our students (Apólice Nº 85.021205 Mútua dos Pescadores)
> RESCUE BOAT always available/present IN ALL SPOTS (5m Cappeli Rib with 60hp 4 stroke)
> Kitesurf School and online Kite Shop open 7 days per week - all year
> Test Center for North Kiteboarding and Balance kiteboards
> Kitesurf equipment rentals
> Transfer service to the beach
>> Alvará 371/10 (Main and Very Important Portuguese Turism License, please always ask about this)
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ALGARVE WIND STATISTICS | Nº OF DAYS OF 4 BFT OR MORE
NOTE: This wind statistic is based on an average of a daily report since 2005.
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SCHOOL PROGRAM
Discovery > Kiteboarder Level 1 on land (2-4 hours) - 150 euros
The best way to discover kiteboarding! By the end of this 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. 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 level- No experience needed, Be able to swim.
Achievement- Get your level certified up to level 1 with the Kiteboarder card. You have been initiated and are now ready to continue learning safely.
Level 1A
- Know safe wind directions and conditions for kiting
- Know hazards on a spot
- Set u a trainer kite
- Kw the use of safety systems
Level 1B
- Have basic flying skills with trainer kite
- Launc and land the trainer kite wih an assistant
- Twist and untwist the lines while flying the kite
- Walk and change directions while flying the kite
- Know the wind window
Level 1C
- Set-up a 4/5 line kite with afull depower system
- Pre-flight check of equipment and settings
- In flight check of equipment and settings
- Understand and use he internationalcommunication signals
- Launch and land the kite to an assistant and as an assistant (4/5-line de-power kite)
Level 1D
- Control the kite hooked into the harness
- Understa the de-power system and can use the safety systems
- Advanced flying skills with the de-power ki
- Show ful control of de-power systems in flight
- Pull quickrelease and activate leash
- Recover the bar and kite
- Self land
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Intermediate > Kiteboarder Level 2 in the water (6-8 hours) - 150 euros
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 hooked in to your harness.
Perfect for those who wish to practice a few times per year and rent equipment during holidays.
Entry level- Kiteboarder level 1 or equivalent skill level.
Achievement-Get your level certified up to level 2 with the Kiteboarder card. Ability to rent equipment and practice under supervision.
Level 2F
- Enter and exit the water independently and safely while controlling the kite
- Water re-launch the kite
- First body drag downwind
- Maintain correct kite position in the wind window
- Change direction to the left and right while body dragging
- Recover the kite and bar in the water
Level 2G
- Upwind body drag to recover board
- Upwind body drag holding the board with one hand
- Enter and exit at the same point while upwind body dragging
Level 2H
- Know the power stroke for a water start
- Know the safety rules and theory for water start
- Can put the board on the feet and maintain the correct position for water start
Level 2I
- Water starts in both directions and ride a short distance
- Come to a controlled stop
- Understand weather forecast, tidal- and wind effects
- Determine the wind strength, direction and quality
- Know the right of way rules
- Know equipment set up and choice according to the weather conditions
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Independent > Kiteboarder Level 3 - 40 euros per hour (Minimum of 3 hours)
10 hour Improvemen Package - 300 euros
You will be able to ride upwind and do your first jump! Durig 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 level- Kiteboarder level 2 or equivalent skill level.
Achievement- Get your level certified up to level 3 with the Kiteboarder card. Become an independent kiteboarder. Buy your own equipment. Access o te advnced clinic program.Become an assistant instructor.
Level 3J
- Control the riding speed by edging
- Consistent riding in both directions
Level 3K
- Consistent riding in all directions including upwind
- Ride amongst other riders and water users and respect right of way rules/
- Change of direction without stopping
- Self- rescue and full pack-down in the water
Level 3M
- Risk assessment and awareness of the riding area
- Self launch
Level 3N
- Make a toe side turn
- Knows the theory and the safety rules for jumping.
- Land a basic jump
