Kitesurfing Lessons IKO Lvl 1 & 2 at Paros Kite Beach for Beginner (from 12 y.)

Learn kitesurfing with our IKO Level 1 and 2 lessons at Paros Kite Beach in Pounta. This 9-hour course, split into 3 days with a 3-hour session each day, is perfect for beginners, covering all the essential skills to build a strong foundation in kitesurfing. You’ll progress from basic kite control to practicing your water start. In small groups of 2 students per kite, our certified IKO instructors guide you through both theoretical and practical exercises. By the end of the course, you'll be confident in handling the equipment, safely flying the kite, and controlling the kite with the board on your feet. After completing the course, you can either continue in group lessons or switch to private lessons to practice riding in all directions, including upwind, and work towards becoming an independent kitesurfer. All students will receive an IKO certification based on the level they reach.

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Key Facts
- For beginners
- 9-hour course (split into 3-hour sessions over 3 days)
- Maximum of 2 students per kite and instructor
- IKO Level 1 & 2 certification upon completion

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Meeting & Preparation
We meet at the Paros Kite Pro Center at Paros Kite Beach in Pounta, 10 minutes before the course starts. After a short safety briefing, you will receive your equipment, including the kite and safety gear.

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Course Content
- IKO Level 1 & 2 (9 hours):
Level 1
- 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

Level 2
- Entering and exiting the water with the kite
- Water relaunch and steady-pull control
- Body-dragging (side and upwind)
- Self-rescue techniques
- Water start with the board

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Included services
- Certified instructor
- Kite and safety gear
- 9-hour IKO Level 1 & 2 course
- IKO Level 1 & 2 certification

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Requirements
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Minimum weight: 32 kg
- Physical health
- Swimming ability

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Bring along
- Booking confirmation
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Camera or GoPro (at your own risk)

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Good to know
- There are changing rooms on site
- The course spreads over 3 days, you will have a 3-hour session each day