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Level 3 – Ready for your first rides?
Kickstart your kite journey with KiteActive
Kitesurfing is all about working with the power of nature – and that makes every session unique. Our stoked team will guide you with tips & tricks and help you get the best out of your kite journey.
With this package, our main goal is to get you on the water as much as possible… to practice! At this stage, it’s all about spending hours on the water, pushing through, and every now and then we’ll jump in with the perfect tip at just the right moment!
< Level 2 – Beginner + | Level 4 – Independent on Flat Water >
This package does not include equipment rental. You can add it as an option during your trip.
We don’t count hours – we focus on your goals!
When are you Level 3?
You’re at Level 3 – Waterstart when you’re riding your very first real meters on the water. That means you:
- Have solid control of the kite in the wind window.
- Can make your first waterstarts of 5 meters or more.
- Know how to retrieve your board after a crash and give it another go.
- Ride short stretches, but aren’t yet consistently riding long distances.
- Are starting to practice controlled stops and relaunching your kite from the water.
In short: you’re right at the point of truly learning to kitesurf – the first successes are there, and now it’s all about stacking up the meters and building confidence.
What will you learn?
And what does your course look like?
With the Waterstart package, you’ll learn to kitesurf independently and build even more confidence on the water. You’ll work on riding upwind, making your first transitions, and giving your kite experience a serious boost. Together with like-minded riders, you’ll discover step by step how fun and rewarding it is to spend hours progressing on the water.
Waterstarts: Preparation & Expectations
Mental preparation: No prep needed – we’ll help you build confidence and push your limits. Just be ready for a challenge and a bit of perseverance. The reward? HUGE!
Physical preparation: No special training needed – we’ll guide you step by step. Of course, being fit will always work in your favor!
Technical knowledge: You should have solid kite control and be able to (re)launch and land the kite independently. You should have already attempted at least one waterstart.
Requirements
- You’ve already made some waterstarts
Duration of this Level
Hard to say – there are many variables that can influence it, such as:
- Your natural talent
- Your weight (being overweight doesn’t help)
- The wind conditions
- The spot you’re riding at
- Your mental focus and determination
- Your fitness level
- A professional instructor who can analyze and coach you well
- Your theoretical preparation
If all of these factors are about average, you can learn to kitesurf within a week and even start riding upwind!
Where’s the focus
hit the water with confidence
The focus of this course is to spend as many hours as possible on the water, practicing independently, and building confidence in your kite skills. You’ll get targeted tips & tricks, improve your upwind riding, and work on your first transitions – always under supervision. It’s all about fun, progression, and sharing the stoke with like-minded kiters.
The kitesurf roadmap during this course
Step by step to the next level!
This is what you can already do
Setting up your kite
Learn how to set up your kite and get to know all your gear – bar extensions, line lengths, different systems, kite types, and more.
Landing and launching your kite
Maybe the most important part of your training: learn to launch independently and land safely on the beach.
Safety systems / self rescue
We’ll explain the different safety systems, cover emergency situations, and give you a step-by-step plan so you can always get yourself to safety and stay in control.
Theorie & Regels
What about right-of-way rules? How do you read the weather? Which kite size do you use for which wind strength? And what else should you keep in mind? Plenty to cover during our theory sessions together!
Kite control
You can never practice this enough – 80% of kitesurfing is kite control, and we put a lot of focus on that during the course.
Your first waterstarts
You’ve already made your first waterstarts of at least 5 meters.
This is what you’ll learn
Spot analysis
Make sure you’re always on the right kite size for the conditions. Learn what to look out for at a new kite spot and pick up some handy tips & tricks.
Even safer launching and landing
Maybe the most important part of your training: learn to launch independently and land safely on the beach.
Refresher safety
We’ll walk you through the different safety systems, discuss emergency situations, and give you a step-by-step plan so you can always keep yourself safe and in control.
Theory and Rules
What about right-of-way rules? How do you read the weather? Which kite size do you use for which wind strength? And what else should you keep in mind? Plenty to cover during our theory sessions together!
Independend practise and waterstarts
You can never practice this enough. We’ll coach you all the way through!
Riding upwind and turns
At some point, once your waterstarts are going smoothly, you’ll get tired of walking back up the beach and want to stay at the same level. That’s when we’ll teach you how to ride upwind and make your first turns!
FAQ
Didn’t find your question here? Get in touch with us!
How many hours are in this package?
Plenty 🙂 We don’t count hours – we focus on your goal. And that’s learning to kitesurf. We’ll give you all the tools you need to spend as many hours as possible on the water, training your waterstart in a fun and safe way.
I have no kitegear, can I join?
No problem – you can rent the latest CORE gear with us and simply select it when making your booking.
Am I Insured?
During this course you’re not automatically insured. Make sure your travel insurance covers kitesurfing – or ask us to help you arrange the right insurance!
We strongly recommend checking whether your travel insurance includes extreme sports. That way, you avoid hassle or disappointment on your trip. We work together with Sportzeker, which means you’ll always be fully covered!
Am I alone on the water?
Depending on your level and prior experience, we might start the first few hours sharing one kite to help you build a bit more confidence. But for the rest of the week, you’ll be riding on your own – always under the supervision of our team!