Details
Learn the fundamentals of kitesurfing with our IKO Level 1 course at Paros Kite Beach in Pounta. This 3-hour course is perfect for beginners and designed to give you a solid foundation in kitesurfing. You’ll learn essential skills such as kite control, safety systems, and wind theory, with professional instruction in small groups. By the end of the course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how to safely set up, launch, and control a kite. Our instructors guide you step by step, ensuring a fun and educational experience.
Key Facts
- For beginners
- 3-hour course
- Maximum of 2 students per kite and instructor
- IKO Level 1 certificate upon completion
Meeting & Preparation
We meet at the Paros Kite Pro Center at Paros Kite Beach in Pounta, 10 minutes before the course starts. There are changing rooms on site for you to use. After a short safety briefing, you will receive your equipment, including the kite and safety gear.
Course Content
- IKO Level 1 (3 hours):
- Basic kite setup and safety systems
- Pre-flight check and first kite piloting
- Understanding the wind window
- Launching and landing the kite
- Flying the kite one-handed and walking with it
- Quick release activation and self-landing
- Packing up the equipment
Included services
- Certified instructor
- Kite and safety gear
- 3-hour IKO Level 1 course
- IKO Level 1 certificate
Requirements
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Minimum weight: 32 kg
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
Bring along
- Booking confirmation
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Camera or GoPro (at your own risk)
Good to know
- Not suitable for pregnant women
- There are changing rooms on site