Kitesurf Lessons in Lanzarote
Learn to kitesurf in one of the best kitesurfing spots in the world
If you want to learn to kitesurf and have fun at the same time, you’ve come to the right place! Our kitesurfing instructors are experienced and certified, as well as lifeguards. The Canary Islands are one of the best places in the world for kitesurfing. Famara Beach is famous for its constant wind and waves. The beach is very long and wide, with no rocks, no reefs – it is absolutely safe and suitable for all levels of kitesurfing. You will definitely have a good time.
Kitesurfing is easy to learn – NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Our teaching method is based on experience. We help you define real kitesurfing goals and achieve them step by step. The speed of the learning process during the lessons depends on your experience, fitness level, determination and perseverance.
If you are not a beginner in kitesurfing and want to refresh your knowledge, check out our advanced courses. Experienced kiters can also easily rent our high-quality equipment. To make sure your session goes smoothly, we offer an accompanied rental service. One of our instructors will be on the beach to help and advise you.
IKO Certification
Our IKO-certified instructor with the number 9925-594 will be happy to certify you at your request. IKO certification is included in all courses of 3 days or more.
If it is not possible to complete a 3-day course due to weather conditions or the time available to you, no problem! In this case, you can simply add the certification to your course.
Beginner Kitesurf Lessons Level 1
This is your opportunity to enter the world of kitesurfing. Even while learning the basics, you will have a great time! For beginners, we recommend starting with a 3-day course.
On the first day, you will learn safety, how to deal with the equipment and try to control the kite on the beach. On the second day you will try your first body drags in the water and learn how to improve your kite control. Between the third day and the fifth day, is when you will be able to combine your newly acquired kite and body control skills, you will enter the water with the kite and the board. Now you learned the basics, time to go out there and practice. From this point on, your life will never be the same again!
Lesson content – Beginner Level 1
- SPOT SELECTION – Choosing the right place for training is very important to your success. It needs to be a safe place, where you can learn how to maneuver without fear of collision with any kind of obstacles or other users of the beach.
- SAFETY SYSTEMS – For safety and confidence in the use of equipment, you must be able to use a variety of safety systems.
- PREFLIGHT – Before launching the kite, it´s important to check and adjust the equipment.
- BASIC FLIGHT – Basic kite control, understanding of the wind window.
- SPOT SELECTION – Choosing the right place for training is very important to your success. It needs to be a safe place, where you can learn how to maneuver without fear of collision with any kind of obstacles or other users of the beach.
- SAFETY SYSTEMS – For safety and confidence in the use of equipment, you must be able to use a variety of safety systems.
- PREFLIGHT – Before launching the kite, it´s important to check and adjust the equipment.
- BASIC FLIGHT – Basic kite control, understanding of the wind window.
- UNTWIST LINES – You will learn some simple, but very important techniques on how to untangle lines.
- DEPOWER – You will also learn how to adjust the power of the kite to be able to stop the drag, very useful in emergency situations.
- SELF-LANDING – Safe landing of the kite is the basis for safe kitesurfing. You will learn how to land the kite smoothly and safely, and to launch it again without help.
- SELF-RESCUE – There are several methods for self-rescue in emergency situations, and you should know them.
Intermediate Kitesurf Lessons Level 2
Improve your skills, learn to coordinate the control of the kite with your legs and board. Learn how to get your board back when you lose it and need to return upwind. This and other tricky situations will be topic lessons at this stage.
Take into consideration, that the speed of your learning process is very individual and can depend on many unpredictable factors, such as the weather and your state of mind, so don’t get frustrated if your learning curve differs from the ideal case. Kite surfing is very easy to learn, just take your time!
Lesson content – Intermediate Level 2
- BODY DRAG DOWNWIND – At this level, you learn the safe entry into the water, controlling the kite, maintaining it in the power zone
- WATER RELAUNCH – Learn to relaunch the kite from the water.
- SELF-RESCUE – In extreme situations, you should be able to rescue yourself. There are several techniques, which you should know.
- BODY DRAG UPWIND – In this exercise, you learn how to move upwind, creating resistance with your body and the board.
- STEADY PULL- Get ready to learn how to coordinate the power in the kite with the stance over your board.
- WATER START – Learn how to relaunch the kite from the water, in order to get pulled out onto your board by the power of the wind.
- FULL STOP – Be able to perform a full stop, when the wind gets too strong or in case of an emergency.
- RIGHT OF WAY RULES – These rules will help you to avoid injuries and accidents with other users of the ocean. Every kiter should know the Rules of the right of way, they are no less important than road traffic rules.
Independent Kitesurf Lessons Level 3
You are already an experienced kiter, but want to brush up your skills a bit, or even improve. You want to work on your style, fix old mistakes, or learn new tricks. Then Independent Level Kitesurfing lessons are just what you need.
Lesson content
- SAFETY SYSTEMS – For safety and confidence in the use of equipment, you must be able to use a variety of safety systems.
- PREFLIGHT – Before launching the kite, it’s important to check and adjust the equipment.
- BASIC FLIGHT – Basic kite control, understanding of the wind window.
SURF & KITE School in Famara
The Red Star Surf & Kite School is located in Caleta de Famara, Lanzarote. A unique place in Europe with constant winds, warm weather and waves all year round. The beach Playa Famara starts only a few meters from our kite school in the centre of the village.
The beach has a length of 6 km, a big part of it is specially reserved for kite surfing. At low tide, we have perfect conditions for kitesurfing lessons.
Schedule
Always different, depending on tides and wind/weather conditions. We will contact you at least a few days before the course starts to confirm a possible time. You are also welcome to call us or contact us using our contact form.