Level 2- Water Training: We spend the next 3 hours understanding the body dragging positions in the water. The goal of to be able to body drag upwind, self rescue and relaunch the kite on the water independently.
Wetsuits
If you are in need of any wetsuit gear, please let me know ahead of time. We are stocked on cold water wetsuits, boots, gloves, hoods and other kiteboarding accessories. Water temps, even in the Summer, can be pretty cold at times even if the air temperature is warm. It’ll be best to get you suited up as soon as possible with kiteboarding specific wetsuits.
Level 2 - Intermediate
Level
Requirements
F
Enter and exit the water independently and safely while controlling the kite
Water re-launch the kite
Body drag downwind
Maintain correct kite position in the wind window
Change direction to the left and right while body dragging
Self-rescue and full pack-down in deep water
G
Upwind body drag to recover board
Upwind body drag holding the board with one hand
Enter and exit at the same point while upwind body dragging
H
Know the power stroke for a water start
Know the safety rules and theory for water start
Can put the board on the feet and maintain the correct position for water start
I
Water start in both directions and ride a short distance
Come to a controlled stop
Understand weather forecast, tidal and wind effects
Determine the wind strength, direction and quality
Know the right of way rules
Know equipment set up and choice according to the weather conditions
