Information and FAQs

What’s the Stage 1 Beginner Kitesurf Course?

The preparing to kitesurf Group course is for up to 6 people per instructor, we refer to this at the Water prep course as it’s preparing you to kitesurf in the water, we run through kite skills, safety, and theory on the land.

Who’s the Stage 1 Course for?

This is for the entry-level student who has never touched a kite before. If you want to try kiting with a vision to get kitesurfing, and you want to look at the LEI’s and get a taste of how to fly a powerful kite and gain control then this course is for you! This is also a brilliant activity for Essex-based team-building exercises, a fun stag do or adventurous hen do. Please see our team building/group days page for more details and ideas for an adventures group day out.

What does it include?

This is for groups of 3 to 6 people per kitesurfing instructor, you’ll be with one of our professional teachers who’ll guide you through not only flying kites but the more in-depth insight of the kite control and techniques to produce the correct power delivery for kitesurfing. You’ll also be taken through the theory around kitesurfing and looking at the safety procedures required for this sport and progressing to the water in the following lesson.

Information about the Introduction to kitesurfing Course

• This course is for a min group of 3 and up to 6 people
• This course can be customized to add additional features or more people if you would like to discuss this please email us.
• If you are a single person please see our page Kitesurfing lessons for 1 person.
• The run time of this lesson is 3hrs. If you would like to progress quicker we would recommend 5hr as you can then (skills depending) get into the water on your next lesson. Each additional hour is charged at £52 per person,
• All equipment provided
• Bring along equipment you might have and we’ll set it up for you.
• This is a land-based lesson.
• This is not a private lesson if you do not have 6 people in your group we may add students.

Prices per person

• £156

Prerequisites

• No prior knowledge is needed, however, if you have done our kitesurf taster this will really help you progress fast.
• 18 or over OR under 18 accompanied by an adult
• Let us know of any disabilities/injuries you think may affect your flying and we can chat through options.
• Please come along with a pair of standard shoes, sunglasses, and swimwear to go under the wetsuit in case we get into the water.