Learning to Kitesurf in Punta Chame

Learning to kitesurf with us means you will be guided through your course by our experienced kitesurfing instructors.
You can find a lot more info about the beginner course, course structure, teaching environment and answers to some frequently asked questions on this site. Feel free to reach out before booking if you have any further questions or concerns.

 
 

How long will it take to learn:

Students have been riding on the kiteboard after 5 - 15 hours.
The average is around 7 - 10 hours over 5 days.

Why does it vary and how long will it take you?
You can never know exactly but here are a few things to consider to define where you should be on this range and a few things that influence how quickly you will progress to boardstarts and riding

  • general fitness level

  • Previous wind-related activities (sailing, kiting, paragliding, etc.)

  • Previous board sports (wakeboarding, skateboarding, snowboarding)

 

Why learn with us:

  • Radio headsets at all stages through your course

  • Latest kitesurf equipment / All required safety equipment

  • Lots of space / constant smooth wind

  • Fully qualified instructors with 8+ years of experience teaching in Punta Chame

  • We will take you through the stages of the course as quickly but safely as possible

  • you learn in your own pace with what feels comfortable to you

 
 
Kitesurfing Lessons Panama

Course Structure

You can find the general structure of the beginner kite course with an approximate timeline for each stage below. Some students will go through each stage of course quicker than others depending on previous experiences as outlined above. Other students might take longer to complete the course. The learning process is very individual and we adapt the course to each student to ensure a safe learning environment and that you complete all steps to become a safe and independent kitesurfer knowing all aspects the sport takes.

 

Stage 1 / first 2 to 3 hours

  • A 10-minute theory summarised / more throughout the course
    and quick equipment run through

  • Inflatable kite equipment set up & Safety systems

  • 4 line trainer flying and exercises
    Figure of eight / Power strokes / One-handed flying / Relaunching

  • Inflatable kite flying, body dragging, upwind body dragging, and power strokes.

Additional Trainer Kite flying

Students can complete the trainer kite exercises in 30 minutes and we move straight onto the kite setup and safety systems and then onto the inflatable kites and straight into the water.
Sometimes students are on the trainer for the entire 2-hour session. If they need extra time on the trainer kite after the first two-hour session we allow free unlimited practice on these kites until they develop the required skills to move on with the course.

Stage 2 / hours 3-6

  • Perfecting body dragging techniques

  • Upwind body dragging with board

  • Body dragging back to the board

  • The first board starts and first meters

Stage 3 / hours 6-8

  • Perfecting board riding and working on consistent riding

  • Once consistent riding is reached we work on upwind riding

  • Once upwind riding is reached we work on transitions

Stage 4 / hours 8+

  • Working on riding the board

  • Learning Transitions

Extras

  • Proper launching and landing techniques are covered throughout the entire course

  • Right of way and kitesurfing etiquette is also covered throughout

  • Emergency pack down theory and practice

 
 
 

Here are a few tutorial video’s made in Punta Chame to give you a feel of the kite spot
And the quality of the tuition you will receive.