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Kite Surfing, aka Kite Boarding, is a fast-paced fun-filled action sport that involves soaring across open water at top speeds for the ultimate air and water combo thrill. We can organise lessons for anyone interested in learning this fast-growing sport which began as a crazy fad and is now a mainstream adventure activity.

Kite surfing is not difficult to learn, contrary to popular thought. With the right tuition you can be up and surfing in three to five lessons.

The lessons are conducted in small groups of four students per instructor, giving you personalized attention at all times. Lessons are run from 10am to 4pm in two hour slots, and are weather dependent.

All of our instructors are I.K.O (International Kite-boarding Organization) / BKSA, RYA Powerboat and First Aid Certified. When you choose from the list of things to do in Cape Town, make sure you slot in a few hours for

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When you choose from the list of things to do in Cape Town, make sure you slot in a few hours for kite surfing!


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The lessons follow this structure:

Lesson 1 - Introduction to kite surfing
Includes safety, equipment setup, understanding the wind and land based flying

Lesson 2 - Water introduction
Includes large kite handling, self-launch, and body dragging

Lesson 3 - Water skills
Includes advanced body dragging, water re-launch and basic board skills.

Lesson 4 - Board Basics
Includes first water starts on a board and first ride.

Lesson 5 - Supervised Riding and Tips
Includes riding with power, change of direction and holding an edge.