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BEGINNER Kite Boarding CAMPs

Higher Education Kitesurfing Instructional Classes at Air Padre Kiteboarding Shop - South Padre

12 Hour Beginner Kiteboarding Camps - $899

Kiteboarding instructor teaching student on the sand flats of south padre

3 days of Kite instruction Guaranteed to teach you how to kiteboard!

APK BEGINNERS CAMP is the camp for everyone who has seen someone kiteboarding and said "i want to do that para-kite-surf-wind-sail-board-thing, too" Our professional instructors will take you through all the basics of KITING, from gear selection and setup to kite handling, launching and landing, all safety and general etiquette considerations, to developing proficient kite control skills for a variety of different kite styles and sizes. This is also a great camp for anyone that has taken a lesson in the past but is still a little unsure about how to handle big kites.

BEGINNERS CAMP meets at noon at Air Padre Kiteboarding, the Kite Casa, to get geared up with radio helmets, kite harnesses, and to meet our coaches. From the Kite Casa, students and instructors depart to our beginner lesson location, one of the premier places to learn to kiteboard in the world, with a half mile wide soft sand beach, and hundreds of acres of warm waist deep, sandy bottom water. The first half of the first day of Beginner Kite Camp will take place high and dry on the beach, for the second half of the lesson students will be in the water.

Beginner kiteboarding camp Schedule

Spring Intermediate Kiteboarding Camp Dates

Beginner Camp - March 8th-10th
Beginner Camp - March 22nd-24th
Beginner Camp - April 20th-22nd
Beginner Camp - May 10th-12th
Beginner Camp - May 24th-26th
Beginner Camp - June 7th-9th
Beginner Camp - July 5th-7th

Pick your own Custom Kite boarding Camp dates that fit your schedule for only $949 - *2 people minimum*
For groups of 4 people or more, the price remains at $899.

DAY ONE

On the beach students will learn: Day one of beginners kite boarding camp on sand flats of South Padre Island

location, weather, and general safety considerations
equipment selection and setup
understanding the area in which kites fly (the wind window)
how to fly small and large foil kites
how to fly small and large inflatable kites
how to safely land all types of kites
how to safely launch all types of kites with and without assistance
how to properly tune inflatable kites for different wind conditions and performance characteristics
In the Water students will learn:
how to water re-launch inflatable kites from all different crash scenarios
how to swim with kiteboarding gear when it can't be flown back to the beach (self rescue)
how to be pulled through the water by the kite to the right and left, downwind and upwind (body dragging)
kite flying techniques for generating lots of power and steady pull in the direction you want to go
techniques for flying kites will handling a board and getting to position to start riding
kite flying and board control techniques for getting on top of the water in a controlled way (water start)
techniques for coming to a controlled stop after you have successfully water started
basic board control and riding stance techniques

DAY TWO

water start kite boarding session in beginner's camp in the Laguna Madre Bay

Kiteboard beginner camp - learn how to water start and ride with Air Padre Kiteboarding. On the second day of the BEGINNERS CAMP students will meet at noon at the Air Padre Shop, from where students and coaches will depart via one of our 5 lesson boats to another premium shallow water, sandy beach destination where we will work on water start and riding techniques.

On the beach students will:

set up and launch kites, then head straight to the water for more body drag and water start practice
In the water students will learn:
riding stance for upwind and downwind riding
speed control while riding
kite power control while riding
changing direction in a controlled way
more advanced water start techniques

At any time during portions of a kite camp or lesson that take place in the water, students are free to hop in the boat to take a break, adjust equipment, watch their instructor demonstrate techniques from a great vantage point, or just watch their friends!

DAY THREE

kitesurfing beginners camps on the laguna madre bay

Day three of BEGINNERS CAMP is another day of riding, where students will be coached according to their needs on the water. Our pro coaches will be able to help you brush up on anything that you need, including staying upwind, ripping smooth turns, maybe even catching some air! Where, When, What to Bring

BEGINNERS CAMP departs from Air Padre Kiteboarding at 12pm sharp, students are expected to check in for the camp 30 minutes early to get matched up with coaches and equipment. Beginner Camp is a long afternoon in the sun, so students should plan accordingly and bring towel, sunscreen, shades, and snacks if desired. We have room in the boats for students to store clothing, towels, and personal items. At any time during a Camp students are free to hop in the boats to take a recharge break or sit back and watch their friends or coaches ride for a few minutes. No worries and no pressure, we will make sure you have a good time!

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