Disclaimer

Kitesurfing or kiteboarding is an Olympic Triangle Sailing Sport under World Sailing and the Greek Sailing Federation (EIO). According to the Greek Law, kiteboarding lessons and training can be contacted by Athletic Sailing Clubs, authorized by the Greek Ministry of Sports, for the sport of Sailing and Private Athletic School authorized by the Greek Government.

Kitesurfing Lessons

Kiteboarding is the fastest growing sport on the planet.

The sense of freedom, the speed and the ability to move where ever you want at your command make this sport very unique. Kiteboarding and kitesurfing are here to stay…

In order to start kitesurfing you need to take some lessons and when you start feeling comfortable with the kite attached on you, and reach a certain level you can purchase your equipment.

All our knowledge on teaching and our expertise on kitesurfing pass through our lessons to the students , making the process of learning easy and fun.Our first priority during the lessons is your safety, so we spend a lot of hours trying to make students feel safe practicing kiteboarding.

Our team has certified sailing coaches from the Greek Government and the Greek National Federation of Sailing and technical advisors from IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) . Most of them are also certified lifeguards from the Greek authorities.

Learn Kitesurf with Safety

Our first priority during the kite lessons is your safety. We are trying to make you feel comfortable right from the start. All our knowledge on teaching and our expertise on kitesurfing pass through our lessons to the students, making the process of learning easy and fun.

IKO Lessons

IKO is the world’s leading kiteboarding organization specializing in kiteboard education, promoting safe practices and enhancing the highest standards for the industry. IKO strives to reach the pure excellence in the teaching experience by finding the perfect balance of fun and safety while keeping each kiteboarder’s individuality in mind.

IKO LEVEL 1: DISCOVER HOW TO "MASTER THE WIND POWER"

A. S.E.A. (Site, Environment, Activity) Assessment, Holding Carrying and Securing a Kite on Land, Kite set up

B. Safety Systems Use, Pre-Flight Check

C. Launching and Landing as an Assistant, First piloting and explore the Wind, Window’s Edge, Let Go of the Bar, Twist and Untwist the Lines

D. Flying One-Handed, Trim Discovery, Walking While Flying the Kite, Launching and Landing as a Pilot, Wind Window Theory

E. In flight Quick Release Activation, Self-Landing, Equipment Packing

Prerequisites:
– Be able to swim
– Sign the student waiver form
– Be in good health with no physical restriction.

IKO LEVEL 2: LEARN TO HARNESS THE POWER OF YOUR KITE IN WATER!

F. Enter and Exit the Water While Controlling the Kite, Water Relaunch

G. Side Body Drag with 2 Hands, Body Drag with Power Stroke on Both Sides

H. Body Drag Upwind, Body Drag with the Board, Self-Rescue and Pack Down Discovery on Land

I. R.O.W. Rules Introduction, Steady Pull, Water-Start

Prerequisites:
– Complete the discovery course or equivalent level
– Be able to swim
– Sign the student waiver form
– Be in good health with no physical restriction.

IKO LEVEL 3: RIDE INDEPENDENTLY AND LEARN A FEW TRICKS LIKE THE FIRST JUMP!

J Controlled Stop, Control of Riding Speed by Edging
K Riding Upwind

L Sliding Transitions

M Toe-Side Riding, Toe-Side Turn

N Self-Launching, Self-Rescue and Pack Down in Deep Water

Prerequisites:
– Complete the intermediate course or reach equivalent level
– Be able to swim
– Sign the student waiver form
– Be in good health with no physical restriction.

IKO LEVEL 4 : NEW ADVANCED COURSE REACH NEW POSSIBILITIES!

You are ready to become more advanced and ready to learn more about the art of kiteboarding!

Learn to master riding in all directions as well as basic jumping techniques!
Learn how to help your friends with board recovery!

Your IKO instructor will show various techniques like how to jump with grab, jibe and how to rescue another rider and his board. Theoretical topics will include how to better assess your riding location, kiteboarding safety and more about how to tune your kite.

1 Basic Jump
2 Jibe
3 Jump with Grab
4 Rider Recovery
5 Board Recovery
6 International Kiteboarding Signs and ROW
7 Equipment
8 Weather and Tides
9 Aerodynamics

Prerequisites:
– Complete the independent course or reach equivalent level
– Be able to swim
– Sign the student waiver form
– Be in good health with no physical restrictions