Kiteboarding/Kitesurfing SUP

Level 1 – Initiation (2 hours) 

– Introduction to Kitesurf;

– How to set up the Kite and lines;

– Safety rules on the beach and on the water and all safety mechanisms;

– Control of the kite and understanding of the wind window;

– First rules of right of way and understanding the wind behavior;

– Full control of landing and relaunch of the kite.

IKO certify with the established trainee’s level.

Level 2 – Intermedium (3 hours) 

– First contact with the water and the body drag techniques. Fell the traction of the kite while

floating on top of the water going downwind and being able to control the kite with only one

hand on the bar while maintaining full control of the body position;

– Full control of the kite water relaunch in all possible ways;

– Downwind bodydrag;

– Body drag both ways (right and left);

– Self rescue on the water;

– Body drag to recover a lost board and being able to return to the beach in control of the kite

and board;

– Understanding the de-power system and how to trim it;

– Rules of right of way on the water and safety rules.

IKO certify with the established trainee’s level.

Level 3 – Independent (3 hours) 

– First contact with the water start techniques;

– Control the kite while positioning the board and body to water start;

– First attempts on standing up with full control of the kite position on the wind window;

– Rules of right of way while riding;

– First meters on the water riding in both directions;

– Understanding the conditions and the right equipment for you level;

IKO certify with the established trainee’s level.

Level 4 – Advance (4 hours) 

– Initiation to riding techniques and full control of body position while being able to control riding

speed;

– Improve on your body posture and improve your upwind and downwind skills;

– First attempts on turning without stoping;

– First attempts at jumping (depends on evolution:.

IKO certify with the established trainee’s level.

Our lessons include:

– All the required equipment (Kite, Bar, Harness, Wetsuit, Helmet, Impact Vest, Radio)

– Photos and Videos from the lessons,

– IKO card at the end,

– All the insurances required by the Portugal Turism Office and the RNAT certification,

– After your lessons we will be available for any question and doubts you might have,

– Need help with your personal gear? Call us,

– Self Rescue on and off the water as well as all the safety rules,

– Certified instructors from IPDJ and IKO.

SUP SESSIONS PROGRAM (FLAT WATER)
Material:
– Characteristics of SUP Board
– Different constitutions of material
– Different types of boards: crossing; Waves; Hybrid
– Choosing the Board and paddle suitable for weight, height, level technical and style

Knowledge of the environment and Meteorology:
– Interpretation of the conditions of practice the site
– Types of Waves
– Funds and chains
– Wind
– Safe areas practice
– Exit and entrance in the water

Security:
– Ground Handling
– Handling in the water
– Handling with wind
– Bathers in practice area
– Objects and other vessels
– Chains and cables in water
– Assists other surfers
– Wind

Techniques:
– Axis and center of gravity
– Position
– Paddling
– Rotate
– Navigation with waves
– Use of the conditions

4 hours duration 2 days price: 120 €

SUP WAVE SESSIONS PROGRAM
Techniques:
– Choice of the wave
– Positioning on the wave
– Synchronization
– Accelerate slow Spin
– Proper use of the paddle and maneuvers

Rules:
– General
– Priorities
– Entry in the surf zone
– Rules of etiquette in the water

6 hours duration 2 days price: 210 €