Since receiving my IKO instructor Certification In July 2009 I have been busy teaching at 2 schools In the world famous Kitesurfing destination of Cabarete and recently locating in Vancouver BC.
I'm fully insured as a freelance instructor and work in association with other schools when in demand. I only teach using the best equipment available so i can be sure you can get the most out of a session. Because I'm freelance and literally teaching out of my van i can offer very competitive prices whilst following the IKO standards. Feel free to contact IKO for any questions regarding my positive feedback. my id no. is 6907.
Note: All the prices you see bellow are the going rate for group lessons with most Kiteschools. This is the price i do my one on one tuition which In my eyes the best way to learn Kitesurfing. Don't let the cold scare you, Get in touch!
30% off on all deals for the winter season!!
Discovery Kiteboarder Program (4-5 hours of tuition)-£95
Description:
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! Split into a morning and afternoon session you'll be taken through the steps of piloting and mastering a 2 or 4 line kite, and then introduced to LEI kites, the harness 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, launching and landing.
Entry level
- No experience needed.
- Be able to swim 50 mtrs in deep water.
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.
- Kiteboarder Level 1
Intermediate Kiteboarder Program (8-10 hours of tuition)-£180 (2days)
Description:
By the end of the intermediate program, getting up on the board for your first ride is our aim! and becoming confident in setting up the equipment is too. During the course we aim to improve your kite piloting with increased kite power from larger kites, Introduce one hand kite piloting and upwind body dragging and most importantly the self rescue packdown techniques.
(the 'Discovery' is day 1 of this course)
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
- Kiteboarder level 2
- 10% Discounts on new equipment packages
Independent Kiteboarder Program (13-15 Hours of tuition)-£270 (3days)
Description:
Combining the skills you have learnt on day 1/2, with the boarding attributes needed to start edging across the water to become an independent kiteboarder.
During this program, you will learn how to manage your practice area and to choose your equipment safely. Your kite flying skills will have hopefully improved and you will learn how to control your direction and power and come back to your starting point. From here its all about practice and putting all the skills you have learnt together to experience the thrills of planing on the water powered by your kite.
Entry level
- Kiteboarder level 2 or equivalent skill level.
Achievement
- (Get your level certified up to level 3 with the Kiteboarder card-pending progress)
- Become an independent kiteboarder.
- Buy your own equipment
- Access to the advanced clinic program
- Become an assistant instructor.
- Kiteboarder level 3
- 10% Discounts on new equipment packages
