Beginner Kitesurf Course
For those who are starting from zero.
For those who are starting from zero.
The first thing to know is that it’s not enough to simply buy the equipment and try it on your own. Kitesurfing is an amazing sport, but it’s essential to begin by following the proper rules and relying on qualified professionals. The details make the difference: this will allow you to learn faster and, above all, safely.
＞ The course has a total duration of 6 hours and it is spread out over 3-4 days depending on the availability of the student and on the weather conditions.
＞ Lessons are planned on a daily basis, following an accurate schedule that we communicate by SMS to all students the night before.
＞ You will be supplied with a radio helmet, which will allow you to communicate with your instructor in real time over a long distance.
＞ Our school only hires highly experienced, IKO & FIV certified, multilingual instructors.
Punta Trettu’s steady winds and flat, shallow bay make learning easier, reducing initial effort and falls.
Enjoy kitesurfing in a postcard-worthy setting — a vast lagoon between Sant’Antioco and San Pietro islands with unforgettable sunsets.
Our Kite Village Sardinia team knows these waters and winds inside out, ensuring top-tier guidance from seasoned instructors.
One-on-one or small group training, so you progress at your own pace.
We regularly check and update our gear for reliability.
Join a community of kitesurfing enthusiasts ready to share tips and encouragement.
Our beach manager and rescue boat are always present to provide immediate assistance, ensuring a safe and worry-free experience.
Kite Preparation and Control: Learn to fly the kite safely and handle the wind with confidence.
Kite Relaunch and Landing: Master basic water maneuvers like a true kiter
Body Drag and Board Recovery: Move through the water using the kite’s pull and easily retrieve your board
Balancing and First Starts: Acquire the correct posture to start gliding on the board.
Speed Control and First Tacks: Manage direction and speed to move independently.
Kiting Upwind: Learn to orient yourself to the wind and navigate continuously upwind. Upon completion of the course, you'll receive the IKO certification for your level, valid worldwide..
You will be guided step by step by an instructor for the whole duration of the course.
In case you want to learn with a buddy, a partner, a spouse or simply a friend, you have the option to take the beginner course as two students and one instructor.
This arrangement will give you a chance to save some money on the total price of the lesson. Students will take turns practicing, will get a chance to watch each other in action and will be able to learn from the other person's mistakes.
N.B. In order for this type of course to be effective and practically possible, students must have a weight difference no greater than 10 kg.
N.B. Prices are per person.
If you are a group of 3 friends, you can choose to attend the group kitesurf course for beginners, which includes one instructor with three students.
Have a large group? Contact us and we will make a special offer just for you!
N.B. Prices are per person.
Kitesurfing is a wind-powered water sport. This extreme sport harnesses the wind with an inflatable wing, called a kite, controlled by a bar connected to four 22-24 meter long lines. The kite pulls you upright on a board similar to a wakeboard. It's relatively easy to learn and suitable for all ages, which is why it has become so popular in recent years.
Aerodynamically, the kite is essentially a small airplane wing. The difference in pressure between the upper and lower parts, called "lift", keeps it in the air. While riding, you can decide the angle and position of the kite, thus controlling your speed through the water.
Being an extreme sport, kitesurfing involves risks. However, by learning to control the kite during the course, respecting the navigation rules, and always maintaining the right distance from obstacles, it can become a truly extraordinary experience. Always remember to check local weather conditions before choosing the right equipment.
You can learn and practice kitesurfing at any spot with a sandy beach and sufficient onshore wind (i.e., blowing toward the shore). However, some locations are more suitable, with more favourable water and weather conditions than average, and with kitesurfing schools already operating.
A shallow lagoon with steady winds is the ideal place to learn. In Southern Italy, Lo Stagnone in Sicily and Porto Botte and Punta Trettu in Sardinia offer very similar and optimal conditions, which is perfect for beginner kitesurfers.
The price of kitesurfing equipment varies depending on whether it's new or used. Kites range in price from about €400 to €2,500. The control bar ranges from €250 to €700, the harness to connect the kite to ranges from €60 to €300, and a board ranges from €200 to around €700.
Most kitesurfing schools in Italy require membership in their sports club, which includes kitesurfing insurance. However, you can always check with your local insurance company. Be sure to ask about kitesurfing-specific options, as they are not always included in extreme sports insurance.
Generally, children can start kitesurfing at age 10. Some children start a few years earlier, depending on their concentration and motor control. In any case, the minimum weight required for safe kitesurfing is 30 kg.
It typically takes 10 to 15 hours to become an independent kitesurfer.
It's a technical sport: you can learn to practice it independently in just 10 hours, without any specific sporting experience.
