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riding.
Begin riding consistently · IKO Level 1–2
Nine hours across three days — the course that most often turns complete novices into standing, riding kitesurfers. Structured IKO tuition, real progression and enough time on the water for things to truly click.
Progressive, three-day training
Following the IKO teaching pathway, we spread your training across three separate days. That gap between sessions is where the magic happens — your brain and body absorb what you learned, and you turn up on day two and three ready to build on it.
Every essential skill, covered
Wind assessment, safety, launching and landing, kite handling, self-rescue, body drags, water starts, riding both directions — all the building blocks of an independent kitesurfer, delivered at a pace that keeps you safe and stoked.
Coached, not chaperoned
Every session is with a qualified IKO instructor who will adapt exercises to your progress and the conditions on the day. Different tides, different wind directions, sometimes a different beach — real-world variety builds real-world skill.
The sweet spot for most beginners
Nine hours is where riders most reliably click into water starts and their first proper rides. It's the course we recommend to anyone serious about learning — enough repetition to build real muscle memory without the commitment of the full 12-hour pathway.
Levels covered: IKO L1 Discovery and L2 Intermediate (progression-dependent).
Everything sorted.
- Fully qualified IKO instructor
- Latest North & Mystic kit
- Wetsuit, harness, helmet & impact vest
- Tuition tailored to your ability
- IKO certification recognised worldwide
- Aftercare via our Zenith WhatsApp community
Before you book.
- Minimum age: 9
- Comfortable swimming in deep water
- No previous experience required
- Reasonable level of fitness