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Isle Of Man Kitesurfing School

IOM Kitesurfing School is run by Steve Jones a Level 2 Senior Kitesurfing Instructor qualified by the IKO. Steve has been teaching for over 2 yrs in North Wales. We run our kitesurfing lessons strictly by the IKO syllabus and our aim is to teach people how to kitesurf safely so that you can enjoy this exciting sport 100%. We use North Rebel and North Buzz Kites on the Lessons. These kites are user friendly and have 100% de-power and re-launch very easily. It's important you fully understand how to use the kites before you enter the water. Your first day on your kitesurfing lessons will involve the following.

Day 1:

Beach safety and assesment.

Introduction to kites with a look at different types and sizes.

Rigging up (inflation, connecting lines, harness and how it works).

Set up and flying a 2m foil trainer kite.

Launching (off the beach).

Landing (on the beach).

Basic Flying movement, explanation of the wind window.

Getting kitted out (choosing the wetsuit, buoyancy aid, crash helmet).

Kite recovery and emergency packdown on the beach.

Once this has been achieved you will have completed IKO Level 1 and a bit more although this must all be practiced again and again. The better you fly the kite, the better you will be on the water!

personal training

Day 2:

This day will start with kite set up and depending on the wind is what we will practice next. This day involves syllabus from IKO Level 2.

Emergency pack down and wing tip sailing.

Body dragging.

Kite re-launching in the water.

Board on feet drills without the kite.

Board on feet with the kite.

How to board start.

Theory on rights of way.

Theory on tides, water currents, and weather.

Theory on choosing a safe location to kite.

The IKO Level 2 course is also available to clients who have already done a course with North Wales Kitesurfing or another IKO Kiteboarding School, and for some reason did not complete their kitesurfing course or would like to re-cap on their skills.

We can tailor the weekend to your needs, but you will have to show your current IKO Kiteboarders card showing your skill level.

Entry Requirements: Must be able to swim

Entry requirements: Must be able to re-launch the kite

Clients must also show their IKO Kiteboarders card showing their skill level.