SB Kiteboarding Caparica
Caparica, PortugalFrom €100 /lesson
Description
Welcome to SB Kiteboarding. We are certified by the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) to offer kiteboarding/kitesurfing instruction in Portugal. We are a fully licensed and insured kitesurfing school and are officially registered.
All our instructors speak
English, Spanish and Portuguese fluently, are highly qualified by IKO
and have several years’experience in teaching of kitesurfing. Our
professional and experienced instructors will guaranty you a great
progression during lessons and will get you kiteboarding in short time
and with 100% of safety and fun!
We teach using modern kite
equipment, with the newest security systems. Every student has helmet,
harness, floating vest and wetsuit. Everything is included in the price.
SB
Kiteboarding offers kitesurfing courses for all levels, also for
children over 10 years old. As a safe kitesurfer, you can rent equipment
or buy the latest or second hand gear in our Kitesurf School.
All courses includes: All equipment (helmet, buoyancy aid, harness, kite and board)
Courses
Course name | Rate per person | Season | |
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Kitesurfing group course for adult (1 day)Kitesurfing Half Day Taster Course (2,5 hours): Great introduction to kitesurfing, were a good start is essential to your success, it consists in an introductory lesson were your instructor will explain you the guide lines of kiteboarding, that means notions about the wind windows, safety rules and priorities. All based on the land, this is a great taster of the sport and what’s to come, and our instructors then select a kite for each individual student. Then you will pass from the theory to the practice, experiencing first the trainer kites with 2/3 lines and then the inflatable kites, taking confidence with it and trying to control it. A different number of kite sizes are used to maximize your learning and to help build your confidence. Discover the joy of kite flying with this excellent introduction to the world of kitesurfing. Beach, Wind, sand, and kites that`s all ingredients for a great half day of fun. By the end of session, our students will be qualified and certified by IKO Kiteboarder Card. |
€100 | All year | |
Kitesurfing group course for adult (1 day)Kitesurfing Intermediate Advanced Course (2 hrs): You have already passed a kitesurfing beginners course, but you ended up practicing the waterstart? Maybe you want to add a further 0 to the first 10 meters or finally ride in both directions?
Also if you want to train your first jumps, this course is for you! Is for all those that already know how to kite but wish to improve their technique or for those that have completed a beginners course and for some reason don’t practice regularly or feel in need of some more lessons, so you feel safer kiteboarding on your own. The Advanced Course is split into two parts:
Part A: repeats theory and practices. We do bodydrags downwind and upwind. You should be able to control the kite in every situation. Perfect for those of you those have already covered a beginner’s kite course and are at the body drag level or higher.
Part B: is a water start exercise and riding the first meters.
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€150 | All year | |
Kitesurfing group course for adult (3 days)3 Day Full Course – IKO Level 1+2 (9 hrs): This 3 day kitesurf course really starts to turn you into a kitesurfer! This course is suitable for people who have no kitesurfing experience at all and it takes you from complete beginner through to independent kitesurfer. |
€320 | All year | |
Kitesurfing group course for adult (3 days)Kitesurfing Extended Intermediate Advanced Course:(2 hrs. training, plus two days kite/board hire) 2 days equipment rental with an integrated 1 day Intermediate/Advanced Course. Recommended length of stay: At least three days. In the beginning you enjoy your one day Advanced Course with two hours, for the rest of next two days you rent kite equipment. Notes: All our courses include material and insurance as well as an IKO license in a practical card format in the end of your kitesurfing course. With this license you can rent material worldwide and show your level, if requested. If you already own such an IKO card, but only reached a certain level, we will issue a brand new card with your new corresponding level. Course Achievement always depending on students learning curve. |
€350 | All year | |
Kitesurfing group course for adult (3 days)Assistant Kiteboarding Instructor Course (2 hours training, plus two days kite/board hire): Becoming an Assistant Instructor is a great way to gain experience to prepare for a professional career, or simply discover what an Instructor’s job is all about! If you intend on registering for an ITC (Instructor Training Course to become a Level 1 Instructor) then this course is mandatory. Assistant Instructor benefits: Access to the Pro Area of the IKO website, Priority over other candidates for enrollment in ITCs, Be able to purchase IKO Kiteboarder Insurance (where available), Be able to purchase IKO products at Pro prices, Access to the job opening listings on the IKO website and post a seeking employment ad viewable to IKO Centers and points. Assistant Instructor is qualified to: Manage the equipment organization and maintenance, Teach one student at a time up to level 1/C (under supervision of L2), Supervise the safety of 1 kiteboarders from level 2/I and above (under supervision of L2). Assistant Instructor commitments: Respecting the standards set by IKO, Renew membership every year, Assistant Instructor prerequisites, Be at least 16 years old (Candidates under 18 years old must obtain parental consent), Be certified as an IKO Member Level 3 for at least 6 months, Have a valid first aid and CPR certificate, Must be able to read and write. Training schedule: Assistant Instructors are trained by IKO Instructors level 2 and above. The training is organized in 4 steps, and is completed in a minimum of 3 days. |
€350 | All year | |
Kitesurfing group course for adult (5 days)5 Day Full Course – IKO Level 1+2 10h |
€500 | All year | |
Kitesurfing private course for adult (1 day)Private Instruction (2 hrs): One to one lessons are the fastest ways to learn. If you would like to fast-track your progression, private tuition is the way to go. We progress you through as quickly as possible whilst making you comfortable with all of the information and equipment, so we teach you from the basics and take it right up to getting you kiteboarding upwind comfortably!. After a couple of private kitesurf lessons we can guarantee a result! Your dedicated kitesurf instructor and you will be able to focus on the areas you need to improve in to help you progress your skills to where you want to be, whether you are totally new to the sport or you are looking to progress to the next level. After each kitesurfing lesson you will be issued an IKO card, which denotes the kitesurfing level you have achieved. These cards becoming ever more important as the sport of kitesurfing grows and many worldwide destinations require you to have one of these cards before you are permitted to kitesurf at the beach.
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€150 | All year |