Kitesurf Courses in Mauritius
Kitesurfing courses for basic and advanced, individual or group lessons for all levels, with IKO-qualified instructors, in the paradisiacal environment of Mauritius.
The kitesurfing school Mauritius Surf Holidays offers basic and advanced courses for all those who want to learn or improve their skills in this exciting sport. Located on the paradise island of Mauritius, the kite school offers a perfect environment for learning to ride the waves with a kite.
The basic course is ideal for beginners who want to learn the basics of kitesurfing. During the course, the kitesurf school's experienced instructors will teach you how to handle the kite, how to prepare your equipment and how to ride the waves. You will also be given all the necessary information on safety and kite surfing rules.
The advanced course is for those who already have Kitesurf experience and want to improve their skills. During the course, instructors will help you perfect your riding technique and try out new kite stunts.
On both courses, the school provides all the necessary equipment, including the kite, board and harness. In addition, the instructors are highly qualified and certified by the International kitesurf Federation (IKO).
Mauritius Surf Holidays also offers holiday packages that include kitesurfing courses along with other activities such as snorkelling, boat trips and sightseeing tours of the island.
If you are a kitesurfing enthusiast or want to learn this exciting sport, the Mauritius Surf Holidays school is the right place for you. With basic and advanced courses, qualified instructors and a heavenly setting, there is no better way to learn or improve your kitesurfing skills.
OUR KITESURFING TEAM
Our team of IKO-certified Kitesurfing instructors is made up of highly qualified professionals who are passionate about their work, ready to share their experience and knowledge with our students to ensure a complete and safe training. Thanks to their expertise, our instructors are able to adapt to the needs of each student, offering a personalised experience that is designed to meet each individual's expectations. Safety is at the heart of our teaching philosophy, so our instructors ensure that students acquire the necessary skills to Kitesurf responsibly and consciously. Our team is constantly up-to-date on the latest techniques and trends in the industry, thus ensuring that training is state-of-the-art and always up-to-date. We are proud of our team of IKO-certified instructors and the passion they put into their work to give our students an unforgettable experience on the waves of Mauritius.
Andrea (manager and IKO instructor) Language: Italian, Spanish, English.
Jean Luc (test center, IKO instructor) Language: French, English
Samu (test center, IKO instructor) Language: italian. English
Kite surf beginner lessons
First day: You will enter the world of kitesurfing one step at a time, having fun all the way!!! You will be introduced to the theoretical basis of kitesurfing, and you will acquire some basic practical skills. Gradually, you will learn how to safely control the sail (a trainer kite) and then you will get ready for the first lessons in the sea with the actual kite sea trips, which will take place in the following days on the same day or the following day depending on how well the student grasps the handling of the trainer kite.
Second day: Once you gain proper control of the sail, the real fun begins: you get into the water!! You will start to ride by learning some body dragging techniques!!! At this stage there is no board involved...only the kite, the bar and the harness.
Third day: Now we start to get serious !!! You will experience the 'waterstart', which means getting on the board and riding along with the kite. Then, you will practice more until you get to the actual independent navigation level. This which may take more days, while you continue continuing to learn the basic rules of navigation.
Kids: The minimum age for kids to access the course is 6 years old. ccess to the course for kids is reserved to age 6-14. We will follow the same structure of the basic course, with some adjustments depending on the age. Kids will have a qualified instructor and dedicated materials at their disposal, so they can have the necessary conditions to learn and have fun in a safe environment. completel and total safety. The presence of a parent or a guardian is required at least on the first day of the course.
FROM FIRST TO THIRD HOUR OF KITE COURSE:
- Basic theoretical information on the wind and the beach
- Use of safety systems
- Kite setup
- Learn how to manage and determine the wind area
- Flying the kite through the wind window
- Assisted launch and land (on the beach)
- Flying a largest kite
- Flying one-handed in the wind window
- Theory and simulation of self rescue in emergency situations
FROM THE THIRD TO THE SIXTH HOUR OF THE KITE COURSE:
- First entry into the water for body dragging
- Move in the water through the kite, without the board
- Move in the water through the kite while generating power
- Learn how to re-launch the kite in the water
- Being dragged sideways with the kite at 45 °
- Practice a self-rescue in the water
- With the feet on the board, learn how to stabilize the kite, one-handed, in the power zone
FROM THE SIXTH TO THE NINTH HOUR OF THE KITE COURSE:
- First water starts with the board and steady pull
- Water starts in both directions with the board and long-lines kite
- Slide on water in both directions
- Beach curtesy and right of way rules in the water
- Create speed by moving the kite while sliding on water with the board
FROM THE NINTH TO THE TWELFTH HOUR OF THE KITE COURSE
- Slow down the speed while moving, up to a complete stop
- Maintaining the correct posture while sailing
- Upwind board recovery without leash
- Sailing downwind in both directions
- Sailing crosswind in both directions
- Sailing upwind in both directions
Advanced kitesurfing courses
Our advanced kitesurfing courses are designed for those who want to improve their skills in this extreme sport. During these courses, our IKO-certified and highly qualified instructors will guide you through advanced techniques such as jumping, carving and freestyle. You will also learn how to handle more challenging weather conditions and use more sophisticated equipment. Advanced kitesurfing courses are suitable for those who already have a good basic knowledge of kitesurfing and want to take their skills to the next level. With a little practice and dedication, you can become a true kitesurfing pro!
INTERMEDIATE KITESURFING COURSE
The advanced kitesurfing course is designed for those who are at a standstill in their learning of kitesurfing or for those who have completed a basic course and wish to progress quickly. During the course, topics such as the first swept edges, the right upwind and the correct use of the wing in the water will be covered.
It will also be possible to acquire a customised package that will be established after a test on the beach to assess the student's level. The course will be customised and carried out individually with a dedicated instructor, ensuring maximum performance from the lesson itself. In addition, the instructor will constantly follow the student in the water via radio, providing corrections during the execution of the edges.
Upon request, the instructor can also record videos of the student to analyse together any points for improvement.
ADVANCED KITESURFING COURSE WAVES STRAPLESS PRO TRAINING
This is a high-level kitesurfing course that we are particularly fond of because it encompasses all the passion we have gained over the years, spent perfecting our technique on the best waves around the planet.
The Kitesurf Waves strapless pro training course is an advanced experience that will take you out with the instructor to understand the sport and assess your level. This will allow you to make the most of the possibilities offered by the sea and improve your technique, with the aim of surfing waves that until now seemed unattainable. With the instructor's guidance, you will learn to master the board and kite without the use of straps, a technique called strapless, which requires great skill and precision. In this way, you will have a unique and unforgettable experience on your kitesurf board in the fantastic Mauritius spot.
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