BKSA Level 2 Kitesurfing Course

Duration:2 days
Cost: £190
Qualification Gained: BKSA level 2

A two day course which includes everything from the level 1 course and addsmore time on the water to progress to a level 2 certification. You will learn directional bodydragging techniques to eventually be able to bodydrag upwind; these are all vital skills you need to learn before heading out alone. You will learn about wind effects and flying the kite through the wind window; there will be an emphasis upon board work with the aim of being able to travel along the water.

 

The purpose of the level 2 course is to instil confidence and to allow you to be independent on the water. You will become certified to BKSA level 2 which will enable you to hire kitesurfing equipment around the world.

Breakdown of course content

- Intro to Kite Surfing
- Equipment carrying
- Setting-up
- Managing the practice area
- Spot analysis
- Wind direction
- Safety systems
- Wind window
- Piloting
- 2 Line set-up
- 2 line kite flying
- Launching
- Landing
- Water relaunch
- Body dragging
- Theory on water start
- Advanced body dragging
- Awareness of body positioning
- Piloting one handed
- Managing the kite’s power
- Board recovery
- First ride