Our Courses
We offer a comprehensive certified IKO (International Kiteboarding Organisation) program in 3 different levels along with Non-Certified Course:
Discovery IKO Certified - Level 1
Intermediate IKO Certified - Level 2
Independent & Advanced IKO Certified - Level 3 & Level 4
These are designed to make you learn and progress as quickly and safely as possible with an IKO Certified Instructor.
For those who do not need a certified course we offer a short 10-hour comprehensive course based on the IKO syllabus which places more emphasis on the practical rather than theory.
Teaching takes place on a beautiful stretch of Morjim Beach in front of Montego Bay Beach Village (www.
Check out these 4 courses to help you get started and choose the one that fits your level:
The minimum requirement to be a kitesurfer is level 1 and 2.
Discovery (level 1): Discover how to “master wind power”
You’ll be introduced to various aspects of kitesurfing and taught how to hone your skills on land before performing on water. You’ll learn how to stay safe by assessing the wind and physical location, how to use the safety systems, manage proper equipment, set-up and control the trainer kite before being harnessed into the more powerful water relaunchable kites.
Prerequisites:
- Be able to swim 200 mtrs in open water
- Sign the student waiver form
- Be in good health with no physical restriction
Intermediate (level 2): Discover how to harness the power of your kite in water and perform your first deep water start
Are you ready to get wet and explore the full potential of wind power? You’ll learn how to use the kite power to body drag in all possible directions, water relaunch your kite, self-rescue and pack down. You’ll be taught how to recover your board before attempting your first deep water start and downwind run and you’ll start to become proficient at kitesurfing on your own.
Prerequisites:
- Complete the Discovery (level 1) course or equivalent level
- Be able to swim 200 mtrs in open water
- Sign the student waiver form
- Be in good health with no physical restriction
Independent & Advanced (level 3 & 4): Ride independently and learn to do your first jump
Practice makes perfect! It’s time to be self-sufficient and master the sport on your own so you can ride and rent equipment wherever you go. You will be shown how to ride upwind, toe-side, attempt your first jump, and perfect more advanced skills like controlling your speed by edging, changing direction without stopping, self-launching and self-landing safely.
Prerequisites:
- Successful completion of levels 1 and 2 and certified as an Intermediate kitesurfer
- Be able to ride with confidence with other kitesurfers
- Be able to ride upwind on both tacks
- Be able to swim in open water 200 mtrs in open water
- Sign the student waiver form
- Be in good health with no physical restriction
Non-Certified Course
For those who do not need a certified course,have prior kitesurfing experience and would like to improve their kitesurfing skills we offer a short 10 hour which places more emphasis on the practical.
Prerequisites:
- Be able to swim 200 mtrs in open water
- Sign the student waiver form
- Be in good health with no physical restriction
Courses include all required gear, IKO instructor, IKO level certificate for the modules successfully completed and rescue.
It’s up to nature to provide the wind. We need a minimum of 6 - 8 knots to teach level 1 and 10 -12 knots to teach levels 2 and 3.
Terms & Conditions
- Full payment before the start of the course.
- Students can expect a refund of 50% of the remaining hours if wind conditions are not favourable.
- If three fourths of the course are completed there will be no refund.
- Maximum of 2 students per course. One on one tuition in the water.
- Booking will be confirmed against a deposit of Rs 7000 per person and is nonrefundable should there be a cancellation within 4 weeks of making a booking