You have to start somewhere. Without the basic knowledge and skills, it will be impossible to enjoy kiteboarding. Actually, it would be dangerous!
After completion of this course, you can expect to know how to: assess good locations to practice, set up your own kite, launch and land a kite, basic kite control, activate your safety system.
During Ground School, you will develop skills that will build a good foundation for your kiteboarding journey and give you the confidence to fly a power kite.
You will learn
- Basic Weather Knowledge and how to choose the Safest Conditions and Locations to Kiteboard
- Equipment Knowledge and how to choose the correct gear depending on the weather conditions
- Basic Flying Skills
- Landing and Launching a kite
- Safety Procedures & Basic Piloting
- Kiteboarding etiquette
Once you have completed the Ground School, you will be ready for a Water Session or jump start in a Kite Camp!
- Prerequisite Skills - None
- Maximum participants - 2
- Experience Level - "Never-Ever" (aka -Beginner)
- Session Time - Private - 2 to 2.5 Hours
- Required Equipment - Closed-toe shoes and a sweater for cool weather.
The Ground School is a semi-private session. This means it is usually done with two people. If we can not pair you, then it will be a private lesson.
Once you purchase a lesson package and you do not reserve your lesson right away, we will contact you by email or phone to schedule your session. Please give us 1 or 3 days to contact you. This package is only for sessions in San Francisco's Bay Area.
Refund Policy
Lessons and Sessions
We have a 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed policy. If you decide not to continue your kiteboarding sessions with us, within 15 days from the date of your purchase, you can return or exchange your purchase. As long as you have the proof of purchase.
Cancelations
We understand that life happens. Just like the weather we cannot predict it. Don't worry, we do have a cancelation policy. All we ask is for you to be respectful of our time and the time of other potential kiters that want to learn to kiteboard.
- Cancellations before 24 hours receive a store credit or refund (if we cannot find a date that will work for you).
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If you decide to cancel, in less than 24hours... This is not cool. Someone could have kiteboarding in your spot if you have informed us sooner. We will not be able to reschedule or process a return. Please be respectful of our coaches and other clients.
- Cancellations due to weather - We will inform you 1 hour before your lesson time of any bad weather to reschedule or cancel your lesson.
