Shoalwater Intermediate Kiteboarding Lesson

Sightseeing  :  Australia  :  Western Australia  :  Perth  :  Other Water Sports

Intermediate kiteboarding lessons are tailored to suit each individual and their experience level. In your private one on one coaching session with your instructor, you will be using a helmet communication system to help you progress.

While your lesson will be tailored to suit your individual needs, structured level 2 lessons (if you have just done the beginner previously) covers the following skills and development points:

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