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Where am I?
Your goal at this level.
Turn your first successful waterstarts into repeatable rides, more confidence, upwind progression and first transitions.
Before you start
Solid kite control.
You have already made a few waterstarts of at least 5 metres.
You can relaunch your kite from the water.
Conditions
Progress depends on wind, spot, fitness, focus, theoretical preparation and coaching quality.
The main objective is to spend as much safe time as possible on the water.
What you learn
Skills and milestones.
- 01Repeated waterstarts
- 02Ride longer straight stretches
- 03Board recovery
- 04Controlled stopping
- 05Kite relaunch
- 06Spot analysis
- 07Safer launching and landing
- 08Safety refresher
- 09Theory and right-of-way
- 10Independent practice
- 11Ride upwind
- 12First turns and transitions
- ✓Repeat waterstarts reliably
- ✓Ride increasingly long distances
- ✓Control speed and stopping
- ✓Relaunch independently
- ✓Start riding upwind
- ✓Make first turns
The way forward
Roadmap, safety and theory.
Your existing base
Kite setup, launch/landing, safety systems, kite control and first waterstarts.
Spot analysis
Choose the correct kite size and assess a new location.
Safer launch and landing
Refine independent launch and landing.
Safety refresher
Repeat safety systems and emergency procedures.
Theory & rules
Weather, right-of-way and kite sizing.
Independent practice
Stack hours on the water under supervision.
Upwind & turns
Progress from consistent starts to staying upwind and making first turns.
You should be able to relaunch and understand safety systems. Coaching remains present while you build independence and upwind ability.
Take it to the water
Places where you can progress.
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Progress in real life
Events for your next metres.
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions.
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