Kitesurfing lessons in Gauteng

Introduction 

Here at Inland kitesurfing we believe that kiteboarding should be fun and enjoyable for all, Kitesurfing is a fantastic water sport and we want you to become a part of it in a safe and friendly manner.

Due to our extensive experience in kitesurfing as a sport and instruction inland we are able to bring you a kiting school that makes kiteboarding as simple and accessible for all Gautengers.

Kiteboarding has evolved in leaps and bounds through the years and was once a sport only for the Extreme but due to huge advancements in kites and training the sport has become accessible for all!!! With Inland kitesurfing you will be taught all the basics in a couple of hours and we will supply you all the right equipment to get you going in a safe and friendly environment.
Once you have mastered the basics you will be able to sail with confidence and as you progress the sport becomes even more exiting as you start flying through the air. And remember kite surfing is a sport with very little boundaries and one is always learning new tricks.

Below you will find a complete run down of all the courses we have to offer from beginner right through to learning tricks.

After each Lesson you will be issued an IKO card which shows the kitesurfing level you have achieved so far. These cards are becoming ever important as the kitesurfing sport grows; many worldwide destinations require you to have one of these cards before you are permitted to kite-surf off the beach rent or even buy equipment! And one also needs to have an IKO card in order to kite at Leewpan.

So don’t hesitate to book your lessons now and start learning a sport that will change your life for the better.




 

Beginners course 

Intro

This is where it all starts. Our beginner’s course takes place on the first Saturday of each month. (Please refer to the Calendar in the right side bar of this page). The Ground school takes place on the same day as the theory course and weather permitting you will start with your basic kite skills on a foil kite. This greatly decreases your learning time at the water as basic knowledge about the wind window, Power zone and kite skills will be learnt on the day.  The theory course will be held at the shop and after the theory course is complete we will then make our way out to Grasslands for the Ground training.

What is learnt at the beginner course: (Theory part)
Basic equipment to get you going
       • The Board
       • The Kite
       • The Harness
       • Additional
         Equipment

Wind Terminology
       • Wind Window
       • Power Zone
       • Downwind & Upwind
       • Wind Directions
       • Basic meteorology 
       • Wind Effects/
         Obstructions
  
Basic Oceanology
       • Tides

General Safety
       • Safety & Directives
       • Do and Don’t Guide
       • Kitesurfing
         Locations
  
What is learnt at the beginners course: (Ground training) 
       • How to do risk assessment of wind conditions and your surroundings.
       • Kite inflation: Under, correct and over inflation. In relation to kite flying characteristics.
       • Equipment handling and maintenance
       • Line setup: up-wind and down-wind rigging.
       • Bar setup: adjusting the power by use of the bar and the trim-strap 
         Packing away and storage 
       • Basic kite flying skills.
                                                                                       
 Cost of the beginners course
R495
Price includes:  
       • Training manual.
       • 2Hr Theory lesson.
       • 1Hr Ground training.
       • 1Hr foil kite flying.
       • IKO board riders Card.
Price Excludes:
       • Transport.
       • refreshments.

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Water course part 1

Intro 
This is the next step in your learning and all students must have completed the beginner’s course in order to advance to the water training, unless prior arrangements have been made with your instructor.

What is learnt at the water course part 1
       • Learning the international kite communication hand signals.
       • Safety systems + IDS
       • LEI (Leading edge inflatable) kite flying skills. 
       • Flying from side to side and through the power zone.
       • Twisting and un-twisting of the lines: bar spinning and body turning
       • Usage and practice of safety systems and learning the “safe zone”
       • Assisted launch and landing. 
       • One-hand kite flying skills. 
       • Blind flying.
       • Water re-launching of your kite. 
       • Down-wind body-dragging while hooked in the harness.
       • Up wind body dragging.

Cost of the water course part 1
R695
Price includes:  
       • 2 HR water training.
       • IKO board rider card.
Price excludes:
       • Transport to and from the dam.
        • refreshments.
 

                  

How the booking works for the water course part 1

We work on a SMS service for the water bookings this is done as not every weekend/weekday we have wind. So to start your booking all you need to do click on the BOOK NOW button below and fill in the required information.

Your details will then be added to our contacts list and when the conditions are favorable for kiting on the weekend/weekday we will sms you the weekend’s details. The sms will be sent out 2 days before the course will take place. There is only limited space available for the water course so it will be 1st come 1st serve.

Example of text
Wind forecast for Sat 01 April is
Around 14 knots NW, Lesson will
Take place at Leewpan Dam from
10:00 to complete your booking
contact Sean on 083 390 4139.

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Water course part 2

Intro 
Once you have passed all aspects of the above courses it is time to hit the water with your kite board and get your 1st ride. 

What is learnt at the water course part 2
       • Getting the board onto your feet
       • The falling leaf
       • Water starts
       • First tacks
       • Stopping
       • Navigation rules


Cost of the water course part 2
R695
Price includes:  
       • 2 HR board training.
       • IKO board rider’s card.
Price excludes:
       • Transport to and from the dam
        • refreshments.
 

                  

How the booking works for the water course part 2

We work on the same SMS system as the water course part 1.

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Advanced course

Intro 
Got your water starts nailed and want to keep upwind or try your 1st change of direction or jump look no further than this.  
Each of the below items is classed as one trick and the course length is 1 Hr and only once the trick has been mastered will you be able to book for the next trick. 
What is learnt at the advanced course:
       • Sailing upwind and keeping your speed
       • Change Direction
       • Jumps
       • Riding toe side
       • The jump transition
       • Back roll
       • The POP
       • Tail Grab
       • Front Roll
       • Kite loop

Cost of the Advanced course
R250
Price includes:  
       • 1 HR training on the selected course.
Price excludes: 
       • Transport to and from the dam. 
       • Refreshments.
 

                   

 

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Private courses

Intro 
Our Private course will give you one on one training with our instructors. This course is only applicable to the water courses part 1-part 2.

 
Cost of the Private course
R1390
Price includes:  
       • One on one water training with our instructors
Price excludes:
       • Transport to and from the dam
       • refreshments.                   
 

                  

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Get a IKO qualification 

Intro 
If you have done your training with a non IKO certified instructor and would like to get an IKO certification you have come to the right place. This is a basic course where you will be given an open book test downloadable below, email it back to us and book a water assessment test where we will meet you at the dam and do an assessment on your kiting skills. Once this assessment is done and our IKO instructors have passed you on the water assessment we will sign you off and supply you with an IKO board rider’s card that is accepted world wide. 

 
Cost of the IKO qualification course
R150
Price includes:  
       • Water assessment test.
       • IKO board rider’s card.
Price excludes:
       • Transport to and from the dam
       • refreshments and equipment.
 

                  

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What is IKO (international kiteboarding organization)?

Through the development of a professional network of affiliated kiteboarding centers and trained instructors and examiners, IKO provides a high quality level of teaching, with standards that are recognized and applied worldwide.

Its mission is to develop and promote the safe practice of kiteboarding, in relationship with national organizations and the industry. It is not only dedicated to continue developing kiteboarding by enhancing high quality standards, but also by creating interaction between all parties involved in the development of the sport for the benefit of all. Thanks to its status, it can adapt to the needs of an international market and to the local kiteboarding practices.

The IKO Network

The IKO Network to-date includes over 130 affiliated kiteboarding centers in 38 countries, plus 21 active IKO Examiners and roughly 4.000 active IKO Instructors. Since 2001, IKO has certified over 240.000 kiteboarders worldwide, with over 40.000 new kiteboarders certified each year.

Hints and tips to speed up ones training and decrease your training costs.

1) Kite surfing is 80% kite skills and 20% board riding skills so it is always a good idea to invest into a small foil kite and at every opportunity you get take it out and fly it as this will increase your kite flying skills and get you to understand how to fly a basic kite, the wind window and power zone.

2) Spend some time at a cable park where you will get to understand how to use your feet and body to control the board and its great fun as well!! If you don’t have a kite board and would like to give the cable park a try please give us a call as we do rent out kite boards for the day. 

3) Get your own gear even if it’s just your kite in the beginning. Now this we would only recommend to someone who is a 100% sure that they will do this sport for years to come.  Having your own gear gives you the opportunity to keep practicing once your 2 hour water course is complete.  This will greatly decrease the time it takes for you to learn the sport and save you money on renting gear as you will only be able to progress to the water course part 2 once you are proficient in all the areas of a specific course.

4) Get the Kite school DVD. This DVD shows you step by step each stage of the learning you have learnt in the above courses. This DVD helps as one can go home and in the own time work through the DVD and re-fresh ones mind on what they have previously learnt at there training.