Kitesurfing Lessons and Experiences in Lisbon

- Arrival at meeting point and introduction to your instructor

- Equipment delivery and safety briefing

- Kitesurfing lesson

- Return of equipment and end of activity

Discovery Course
Level 1A
1A.1: Know safe wind directions and conditions for kiting
1A.2: Know hazards on a spot
1A.3: Set up a trainer kite
1A.4: Know the use of safety systems
1A.5: Carry and handle the kite properly

Level 1B
1B.1: Have basic flying skills with trainer kite
1B.2: Launch and land the trainer kite with an assistant
1B.3: Twist and untwist the lines while flying the kite
1B.4: Walk and change directions while flying the kite
1B.5: Know the wind window

Level 1C
1C.1: Set-up a 4/5 line kite with a full de-power system
1C.2: Pre-flight check of equipment and settings
1C.3: In flight check of equipment and settings
1C.4: Pull quick release and activate leash
1C.5: Understand and use the international communication signals
1C.6: Launch and land the kite to an assistant and as an assistant (4/5-
line de power kite)

Level 1D
1D.1- Control the kite hooked into the harness
1D.2- Understand the de-power system and can use the safety systems
1D.3- Advanced flying skills with the de-power kite
1D.4- Show full control of de-power systems in flight
Level 1E
1E.1- Self-land
1E.2- Recover the bar and kite

Intermediate Course
Level 2F
2F.1: Enter and exit water independently and safely while controlling the
kite
2F.2: Water re-launch the kite
2F.3: Body drag downwind
2F.4: Maintain correct kite position in the wind window
2F.5: Change direction to the left and right while body dragging
2F.6- Self-rescue and full pack-down in deep water

Level 2G
2G.1: upwind body drag to recover board
2G.2: upwind body drag holding the board with one hand
2G.3: Enter and exit at the same point while upwind body dragging

Level 2H
2H.1: Know the power stroke for a water start
2H.2: Know the safety rules and theory for water start
2H.3: can put the board on the feet and maintain the correct position for
water start

Level 2I
2I.1: Water starts in both directions and ride a short distance
2I.2: Come to a controlled stop
2I.3: Understand weather forecast, tidal- and wind effects
2I.4: Determine the wind strength, direction and quality
2I.5: Know the right of way rules
2I.6: Know equipment set up and choice according to the weather
conditions

Independent Course
Level 3J
3J.1: Control the riding speed by edging
3J.2: Toe side edging

Level 3K
3K.1: Consistent riding in all directions including upwind
3K.2: Ride amongst other riders and water users and respect right of way
rules

Level 3 L
3L.1: Change of direction without stopping
3L.2: Make a toe side turn

Level 3M
3M.1: Risk assessment and awareness of the riding area
3M.2: Self-launch

Level 3N
3N.1: Know the theory and the safety rules for jumping.
3N.2: Land a basic jump

All participants must:
- Be able to swim
- Sign the student waiver form
- Be in good health with no physical restriction

This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.

Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor directly to organize the meeting point and pick-up time.