Kitesurf Discovery Course IKO

About this experience

* Correct start: It's the gateway to learning kitesurfing.

* International Certification: Students receive a record of their progress on the IKO platform.

* Quality: Instructors with international IKO certification - International Kiteboarding Organization, a world reference in teaching the sport.
* Quality: Equipment from renowned brands on the market, in excellent condition.
* Experience: Instructors with more than 10 years of teaching experience and more than 1,000 hours of lessons.
* Teaching method: Safe and fun method.
* Location: We go to the location with the best wind conditions for your practice.

At a glance

• Duration: 3 hr

Itinerary and highlights

You will experience the Discovery Kitesurfing Course from the IKO - International Kitesurfing Organization, a world reference in teaching the sport, and during the class you will learn:

* Performing an SEA (Spot, Environment, Activity) Assessment
* Holding, carrying, and securing a kite on land
* Kite setup
* Use of safety systems
* Pre-flight check
* Launching and landing as an assistant
* Controlling the kite while flying, exploring the edges of the wind window
* Letting go of the bar
* Twisting and untwisting the lines
* Flying one-handed
* Trim discovery concept and application
* Walking while flying the kite
* Launching and landing as a pilot Pilot
* Wind Window Theory
* In-Flight Quick Release Activation
* Equipment Packing

Upon completion of this course, the student will be eligible to enroll in the Intermediate Level 2 course.

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

• Meeting point at MOCHA Snack Bar – Av. Fernando Mattos, 300, Barra da Tijuca, RJ. Use this address on Uber. Coming from the subway: get off at Jardim Oceânico Station, exit B (SEA), turn left after the escalator and walk about 30 m.

Languages and tickets

• Portuguese — Guide
• English — Guide
• Spanish — Guide
• Mobile Only

Tour operator

• Awa Adventures

Accessibility and practical details

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• People weighing over 110kg
• People weighing less than 35kg

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.