Learning the feel of a kite on a 2-line


Learning on a 4-line


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Kiteboarding

Our IKO certified instructors teach people to kiteboard in a safe, enjoyable and professional way.

Lessons start with quick theory, then on to Kite Handling. Body dragging and Board Skills are taught on flat water, usually at La Mercy Lagoon or Sterkfontein Dam. This makes it safer than learning in the sea and makes lessons much more enjoyable.

Lessons

Our IKO certified instructors teach people to kiteboard independently and in a safe, enjoyable and professional way as soon as possible.

Lessons start with theoretical part that explains what the sport really is about. It gives an insight on how to avoid the danger zones and open the realm of fun and addiction!

Then on to Kite Handling, Body Dragging and Board Skills that are taught on flat water. This is usually taught at dams or flat water. This process makes the sport more accessible and enjoyable for all enthusiasts!

Program Breakdown

    Theory and Safety Regulations
    Rigging and Setting of Kite
    Basic Flying
    Body Dragging
    Basic Wind Theory
    Basic Flying Skills

Morning/ Afternoon Lessons
Cost: R850

Lessons for 1 to 4 Students (more on request) lasting approx 4 hours from 09h00 � 13h00 or 13h00 � 17h00.
Lessons are taken by a qualified IKO kiteboarding instructor. Equipment is provided by Dolphin Dreams Adventures.

Intro Lessons Cost: R500

For between 1 and 4 students, these Intro Lessons are great for getting a feel of the sport of kiteboarding. Equipment is provided by the school. All lessons are taught in a safe kiting environment, supervised by an IKO qualified instructor.�

Courses

Four Day Course
Cost: R3800

These lessons can be held in any of the beautiful areas Dolphin Dreams Operates (Palm Beach, Durban, La Mercy Lagoon, Richards Bay, Sterkfontein Dam�) with a min. of 4 and max. of 8 students being taught. All equipment is provided by Dolphin Dreams and lessons are taught by an IKO qualified instructor.

The course runs over four days and lessons cover:

    Kite Theory
    Kite Flying
    Bodydragging
    Recovery
    Emergency Procedures
    Riding

At the end you will qualify as an IKO Level Three Kiteboarder.

Weekend Course at Sterkfontein Dam
Cost: R1600

Minimum number of 4 and max. number of 6 students required for these 2 day courses. They run from September to May and include Self-Catering accommodation in chalets for the Friday and Saturday nights. There will also be DVD evenings and you will receive a Kite Manual and an IKO Card. Equipment can be provided by the school if you do not have your own and there are even options for non-kiters such as:

Cliff Diving
Snorkeling
Hiking
Wakeboarding

Weekend Course at Richards Bay
Cost: R1400

This course is run at Pelican Island or at Alkandtstrand and min. numbers are 3, max. 6. The course starts at 09h00 on Saturday and finishes on Sunday at 17h00. It includes Instruction, a Kite Manual and Equipment provided by the school.

 

Weekend Course at Palm Beach
Cost: R1500

Run on the beautiful South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, this course requires a min. of 4 students. Kiters pay R290 for accommodation at the �Palms�, which is self-catering. Equipment is provided by the school if needed and the course includes Lessons with an IKO qualified instructor and a Kite Manual.

 

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