KITESURF
JD is a pioneer on kitesurfing in Porto in that time there weren't kiteschools at all, the kitesurf information existed only in Tarifa and France, the country where the kitesurf born with wipika brand.Tthe international kitesurf organization start the instructores courses in Portugal and João Diogo do one of the firsts courses to start the beggining courses of kitesurf on portuguese northern beachs.He and is organization Surfing Life Club start the first kitesurf schools in Moledo do Minho and Matosinhos, Porto beachs.
When is a lot of wind and the surf is ruuff is a perfect way to have fun and keep on ocean and good physical conditions.
Come and enjoy our nature!
Adeus e até breve
Kite Surf School has lessons everyday from February until November. The complete course takes 10 hours and is broken into four sections - 3 afternoons and 1 theoric lesson at our kite center:
Phase 1 ( 3hrs ) - rules for safe kite, flying of kites with small and large dimensions on land. At the end of this phase the student is able to choose the best material for their physical and handles it safely.
Phase 2 ( 3+3 hrs ) - control the kite in the water, bodydrag techniques and make the first stand ups.
Phase 3 ( 1 hr ) - theoretical session at our kite center to review on-line forescast, spots and material. At the end of this phase the student gains independence necessary for kite.
In addition we offer an 2 hour long UNHOOK course where you will perfecting the technique of wake-style tricks, tuning the material, trip and "pop". This course is €60.
Package Rates
The 5 day package teaches the above 3 phase course and include equipment, insurance, 5 nights shared accomodation whith breakfast and transport. ~
The 10 day package includes everything from the 5 day package in addition the UNHOOK course and more advanced lessons based on the riders skills.
| High (May - September) | |
|---|---|
| 10 days | €900 |
| 5 days | €500 |
| 1 hour | €40 (lesson, equipment and insurance) |
| Low (October - April) | |
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| 10 days | €770 |
| 5 days | €425 |
| 1 hour | €40 (lesson, equipment and insurance) |
Phase 1 Details
- Part A
- analyze the site - obstacles
- Determine the wind direction and strength
- Analyze the security area
- Mounting of equipment and tuning
- Knowing the "wind window"
- Know the safety systems assets and liabilities
- Kite flying at the top of wind window in " underpowered"
- Flying the kite from one side to the other of the wind window
- Simulation od accident
- Use security systems
- Part B
- b) Up and Land the kite in the corner with the help of a wizard
- Driving in the area of power in "Under Powered"
- Rotate around the bar with the kite in zenith
- Know the wind window
- Part C
- Kite lift unaided
- Driving in the area of power
- Untangle the knots through the rotation of the body/bar in the water
- Flying with harness
- Use the "quick release harness"
- Piloting the harness with one hand
- "Relaunching" kite of water
- Part D
- Body dragging without a harness
- Wrap the lines in the water. Kite and use it as an aid to return to land - self rescue
Phase 2 Details
- Part E
- Specific warm up
- Simulation of accident in teh water
- Activate the quick release, flying the kite back
- Part F
- Body dragging using body position and the kite to move letf and right
- Driving with one hand in the water
- Part G
- Collect the board and put your feet on the foot-straps
- Move the kite to promote buoyancy enough to rise to the board
- Part H
- Water start
- Downwind slip
Phase 3 Details
- Part I
- Analysis forecasts online to local beaches
- Analysis of specific spots of North Portugal
- Analysis of the best material for the student
- Priority rules
- Summary of safety rules
