When are you Level 2?

You’re Level 2 – Beginner + when you’ve mastered the basics of kite control but haven’t hit the board just yet. That means you:

• Have already taken at least one kitesurf lesson somewhere.
• Can keep the kite steady in the wind window and fly it through the power zone.
• Know how to do body drags.
• Are (almost) ready to take the leap into your first waterstarts with the board.

In short: you’ve got the kite under control and feel confident in the water, so now it’s time for the next step – grabbing that board and going for your first waterstarts!

Learning to Kitesurf: Preparation & Expectations

Conditions: Flat, knee-deep water and steady, consistent wind will help you progress much faster.

Mental preparation: No need to prepare – we’ll help you build confidence and push your limits. Just get ready for an exciting new challenge in your life!

Physical preparation: No special training needed – we guide you step by step. Of course, being fit always works in your favor!

Technical knowledge: You already have kite control and know the basics: safety, body dragging, and maybe you’ve even tried a waterstart. No worries – we’ll refresh everything with you!

Requirements

• Basic kite control.
• Swimming skills are required.

Duration of this Level

On average, it takes about 2–3 hours to complete Level 2 and move on to Level 3. With a full week of steady wind, many riders even make it all the way to Level 4 – riding independently on flat water!

Where’s the focus
get on the water with confidence

We’ll refresh the most important basics: controlling your kite, getting comfortable with your board – everything you need to ride with fun and confidence again. Our instructors guide you step by step, making sure you progress fast. You’ll be working on:

• Learning how to set up and safely handle your kite, both on the beach and in the water.
• Basic kite control on land and in the water: steering, power zones, and safety systems.
• Body drag techniques to build confidence and understand the power of the wind.
• Preparing for your first waterstarts: board positioning, balance, and riding those first meters.
• How to fall safely, release your gear when needed, and always keep the right distance.
• First exercises with the board: riding straight lines and building board control.
• Getting insight into wind, tides, and spot awareness – the foundation for safe decisions on the water.
• Understanding kitesurf etiquette: the rules on the water and respect for fellow kiters.

Goal of Level 2
You’ll refresh your skills, rebuild your confidence on the water, and be riding independently and safely in no time. That way, you’re ready to take the next step in your kitesurfing progression with a big smile and full stoke!

Milestones

Here are the milestones you’ll hit as a Level 2 kiter:

• Independently set up, launch, and safely land your kite.
• Gain full control of your kite in the wind window.
• Master upwind and downwind body drags to recover your board or cover distance.
• Make your very first waterstarts and ride short stretches in a straight line.
• Develop basic board control – maybe even start riding upwind?
• Build awareness of wind, safety systems, and spot etiquette.
• Ride your first meters with control – and a big smile on your face.

The kitesurf roadmap during this course

Step by step to the next level!