IKO Kitesurfing Courses and Lessons in Mikri Vigla, Naxos

Learn how to kitesurf or improve your skills with Kitecentre Naxos, in the windy island of the Aegean sea

IKO Level 2: semi-private (2:1)

6 options available from €160

Book your activity

From€180
2-3 days
Occasionally sporty
From 12 years-old and up

Practical information

With this programme for intermediate kite riders, you will improve your kitesurfing skills on water. The course lasts in total 4 hours, and you will have 2 days to complete it - 2 hours/day. You will be practicing with 4-line kites, you will learn the water procedures and how to water start.

Objectives

You will learn the following:

Level 2F
• Enter and exit the water independently and safely while controlling the kite
• Water re-launch the kite
• First body drag downwind
• Maintain correct kite position in the wind window
• Change direction to the left and right while body dragging
• Recover the kite and bar in the water

Level 2G
• Upwind body drag to recover board
• Upwind body drag holding the board with one hand
• Enter and exit at the same point while upwind body dragging

Level 2H
• Know the power stroke for a water start
• Know the safety rules and theory for water start
• Can put the board on the feet and maintain the correct position for water start

Level 2I
• Water starts in both directions and ride a short distance
• Come to a controlled stop
• Understand weather forecast, tidal- and wind effects
• Determine the wind strength, direction and quality
• Know the right of way rules
• Know equipment set up and choice according to the weather conditions

Activity requirements

You need to have previously completed the Level 1 IKO programme.

Meeting point:
Flisvos Kitecentre Naxos - Kitesurf Center, Mikri Vigla 843 02, Greece
Spoken languages:Italian, English, Greek
Included
  • Equipment
  • Evaluation and certification from IKO instructor
  • Radio assisted lessons
Do not forget to bring
  • Sunscreen