Level 1
Beginner Kite Intro
The Beginner Kite Intro is where kitesurfing actually starts — with the kite, not the board. Over three hours you learn to read the spot and the wind, set up and pre-flight your equipment, and steer the kite through the window with control rather than luck. You will trigger the safety systems yourself, on land, until releasing the kite is automatic.
By the end of the session you can launch, fly, land and pack down a kite, and you understand why each step happens in that order. That foundation is what makes Level 2 fast — students who skip it spend their water time relearning it.
Who this is for
None. You must be comfortable in shallow water and able to swim.
Minimum age 8.
What you take away
What you will learn
- Sailing theory, wind window and spot assessment
- Equipment nomenclature, selection and setup
- Pre-flight check and launch procedure
- Kite piloting, power control and landing
- Safety systems, quick release and kite restart
- Standard communication signals and assisted launch
- Packing down and equipment care
Step by step
Course itinerary
Each stage starts where the one before it finished.
- 1
Theory, spot and weather
30 minDay 1How wind creates power, how to read the wind window, and how to judge whether a spot is safe to ride today.
- 2
Equipment and setup
30 minDay 1Naming every part, choosing the right kite size for the conditions, rigging lines and running a pre-flight check.
- 3
Kite piloting
90 minDay 1Launching, steering through the window, controlling power, parking the kite and landing with an assistant.
- 4
Safety systems and pack-down
30 minDay 1Using the quick release under load, restarting a kite from the water, signals, and packing equipment correctly.
What is included
- Price per person, semi-private format — maximum 2 students per instructor
- All equipment: kite, board, harness, helmet and water booties
- Full insurance on the kite equipment
- Drinking water and tea throughout the session
- Free hotel transfer to and from any hotel inside Hurghada
What is not included
- Personal travel and accident insurance
- Food and meals
- Transfer from Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh or El Gouna (€20 per car)
What to bring
- Swimwear and a towel
- Reef-safe sun cream and sunglasses with a strap
- A light long-sleeve top for sun protection
- A refillable water bottle
Safety
Every session starts with a spot and weather briefing. You are taught the safety systems before the kite leaves the ground, and you practise releasing them on land before you use them on the water. Instructors stay within reach during water sessions, radios and a rescue boat cover the riding area, and sessions are shortened or moved if the wind becomes unsuitable. Helmets and impact protection are provided and worn during all lessons.
Meeting point
Kite Dates ECC centre, El Ahia Street, Hurghada — or your hotel lobby if you are using the free transfer.
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Questions about this course
Do I need any experience to start?
Will I ride a board in this course?
What happens if there is no wind on my day?
Social proof
What students say
Setzels
Really nice spot, good for everybody, from beginner to pro because of the conditions there — steady wind, not crowded. The instructors are very friendly and teach really well. After kiting you sit around with the crew, drink coffee or good tea and talk about your practice and what you can do better the next day. Pick-up service from the hotel was the best, and for free, and always on time. If the wind is not good you don’t go out, so you don’t pay for bad conditions — that’s great. I definitely recommend it. The kite rental was also very good, nice equipment.
Website · 20 May 2024
Eliška Vrňatová
Good kite and windsurf school. Very professional and kind instruction — I really enjoyed the time. The equipment is good and there is a variety of sails and boards. Big thank you to the guys for a lot of professional tips. I wish to come back soon.
Website · 18 May 2024
Nataliya Egunova
Beautiful place and good location. Very friendly and professional team. Highly recommended.
Website · 15 May 2024
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