Personalized Kitesurfing lessons with Bavaro Kite School Punta Cana
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BEGINNER KITEBOARDER PROGRAM Discover the wonderful and exiting sport of Kiteboarding!
Kiteboarder Level 1 on land and water (3 hours) Level 1.1
• Know safe wind directions and conditions for kiting
• Know hazards on a spot
• Set up a trainer kite
• Know the use of safety systems
Level 1.2
• Have basic flying skills with trainer kite
• Launch and land the trainer kite with an assistant
• Twist and untwist the lines while flying the kite
• Walk and change directions while flying the kite
• Know the wind window
Level 1.3
• Set-up a 4/5 line kite with a full de-power system
• Pre-flight check of equipment and settings
• In flight check of equipment and settings
• Understand and use the international communication signals
• Launch and land the kite to an assistant and as an assistant (4/5-line de-power kite)
Level 1.4
• Control the kite hooked into the harness
• Understand the de-power system and can use the safety systems
• Advanced flying skills with the de-power kite
• Show full control of de-power systems in flight
Level 1.5
• Pull quick release and activate leash
• Recover the bar and kiteDAY 2 LESSON 2
Here is where the fun starts as you are ready to get into the water. Once you complete this portion of the program you will start riding the board.
Level 2 in the water (3 hours) Level 2.1
• Enter and exit the water independently and safely while controlling the kite
• Water re-launch the kite
• First body drag downwind
• Maintain correct kite position in the wind window
• Change direction to the left and right while body dragging
• Recover the kite and bar in the water
Level 2.2
• Upwind body drag to recover board
• Upwind body drag holding the board with one hand
• Enter and exit at the same point while upwind body dragging
Level 2.3
• Know the power stroke for a water start
• Know the safety rules and theory for water start
• Can put the board on the feet and maintain the correct position for water start
Level 2.4
• Water starts in both directions and ride a short distance
• Come to a controlled stop
• Understand weather forecast, tidal- and wind effects.
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Kiteboarder Level 1 on land and water (3 hours) Level 1.1
• Know safe wind directions and conditions for kiting
• Know hazards on a spot
• Set up a trainer kite
• Know the use of safety systems
Level 1.2
• Have basic flying skills with trainer kite
• Launch and land the trainer kite with an assistant
• Twist and untwist the lines while flying the kite
• Walk and change directions while flying the kite
• Know the wind window
Level 1.3
• Set-up a 4/5 line kite with a full de-power system
• Pre-flight check of equipment and settings
• In flight check of equipment and settings
• Understand and use the international communication signals
• Launch and land the kite to an assistant and as an assistant (4/5-line de-power kite)
Level 1.4
• Control the kite hooked into the harness
• Understand the de-power system and can use the safety systems
• Advanced flying skills with the de-power kite
• Show full control of de-power systems in flight
Level 1.5
• Pull quick release and activate leash
• Recover the bar and kiteDAY 2 LESSON 2
Here is where the fun starts as you are ready to get into the water. Once you complete this portion of the program you will start riding the board.
Level 2 in the water (3 hours) Level 2.1
• Enter and exit the water independently and safely while controlling the kite
• Water re-launch the kite
• First body drag downwind
• Maintain correct kite position in the wind window
• Change direction to the left and right while body dragging
• Recover the kite and bar in the water
Level 2.2
• Upwind body drag to recover board
• Upwind body drag holding the board with one hand
• Enter and exit at the same point while upwind body dragging
Level 2.3
• Know the power stroke for a water start
• Know the safety rules and theory for water start
• Can put the board on the feet and maintain the correct position for water start
Level 2.4
• Water starts in both directions and ride a short distance
• Come to a controlled stop
• Understand weather forecast, tidal- and wind effects.
Included
- 3 hours Private Kitesurfing lesson
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (except hotels in Uvero Alto have a fuel surcharge of US$30)
- All gear is provided by our school
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Dress code is smart casual (board shorts, rash guard)
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
85%
Aquatic
85%
Sport
85%
Cultural
65%
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