Kitesurfing courses in Bel Ombre, Mauritius

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Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: from 2 hrs to 2-3 days
Meeting point:
Spoken languages: English, French, German
Minimum age: From 7 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
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Activity description

You want to discover kitesurfing, learn to tame the wind? Join KiteGlobing on the dream spot of Bel Ombre and participate in a memorable course!

KiteGlobing offers kitesurfing courses for all levels in the south of Mauritius, near Le Morne. Learning to kitesurf is an incredible challenge, especially on the beautiful spot of Bel Ombre which offers the best wind conditions for kitesurfing!

Your instructor will teach you how to progress safely on your board by learning how to assess the wind and your physical position, how to use the safety systems, how to manage your equipment, and how to prepare and control your kite.

You can choose between a 2 hours, 4 hours or 6 hours session per day:

2 hours Discovery course - Kiteboarder Level 1 on the sand
For beginners who want a taste of kiteboarding, the 2 hour package is perfect!

6 hours Progression course - Kiteboarder Level 2 in the water
For beginners who have taken the first 2 hours of lessons and want to continue riding, or for those who want to start kitesurfing, choose this package!

10 hours Independent course - Kiteboarder Level 3 rider
For beginners who have decided to learn kitesurfing quickly, this 10 hour package is recommended to help you progress as quickly as possible!

Offers

1
Discovery course | 2 hours
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Discover kitesurfing and learn to tame the wind with this 2 hours course - Kiteboarder Level 1 on the sand

This option includes 2 hours courses (without insurance)

This session will teach you the steps to prepare your sail and jump with training lines. It is very suitable for beginners who want to take their first steps in kitesurfing.

Objectives

STEP 1 

(1) Learn safe wind directions and conditions for kiting
(2) Know the hazards on a spot
(3) Learn how to set up a trainer kite
(4) Learn and know now the use of safety systems

STEP 2

(1) Have basic flying skills with trainer kite
(2) Launch and land the trainer with an assistant
(3) Twist and untwist the lines while flying a kite
(4) Walk and change directions while flying the kite
(5) Know the wind window

STEP 3

(1) Set up a 4-5 line kite with a full power system
(2) Pre-flight check equipment and settings
(3) In-flight check equipment and settings
(4) Understand and use international communication signals
(5) Launch and land the kite to an assistant (and as an assistant)
De-power a 4-5 line kite

STEP 4

(1) Control the kite hooked into the harness
(2) Understand the de-power system and can use the safety systems
(3) advanced flying skills with the de power kite
(4) Show full control of de power systems in flight

STEP 5

(1) Pull quick release and activate leash
(2) Recover the bar and kite and
(3) Self-land the kite

STEP 6

Start body dragging downwind

Course of events

Beginners start with a theory lesson on the beach, during this 30 – 45 minutes session you will learn about the wind window and equipment preparation.

You will then go into the water to learn how to manipulate your kite and body-dragging.

Activity requirements

Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

It is necessary to know how to swim and to be in good physical shape.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Suncream and sunglasses
  • Water
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

2 hrs

Minimum age:

From 7 years-old and up

Meeting point:

C Beach Club in Bel Ombre

Included:
  • All necessary kitesurfing equipment
Excluded:
  • Insurance
  • IKO/VDWS licence
  • IKO/VDWS logbook
2
Intermediate course | 6 hours
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Discover kitesurfing and learn to control the force of the wind on the sand and the force of your kite on the water with this 6 hours course - Kiteboarder Level 2 in the water

This activity includes 3x2 hours of training consecutive or spread over 3 days, depending on your wishes.

Objectives

Discovery course the first 2 hours, then progression course the next 4 hours:

STEP 1

Enter and exit the water independently and safely while controlling the kite.
Water re-launch the kite.
First body drag downwind.
Maintain correct kite position in the wind window.
Change direction to the left and right while body dragging.
Recover the kite and bar in the water.

STEP 2

Upwind body drag to recover board.
Upwind body drag holding the board with one hand.
Enter and exit at the same point while upwind body dragging.

STEP 3

Know the power stroke for a water start.
Know the safety rules and theory for water start.
Can put the board on the feet and maintain the correct position for water start.

Course of events

Beginners start with a theory lesson on the sand. During this 30 to 45 minute session, you will learn to recognize the wind window and prepare your equipment.

Then, you will go into the water to learn how to handle your kite and master the body dragging. Depending on how quickly you understand, you will be able to use a board for short distances in the water.

Once you are comfortable with the above techniques, you can start to get downwind, turn and maybe even learn your first jumps.

Activity requirements

Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

It is necessary to know how to swim and to be in good physical shape.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Suncream and sunglasses
  • Water
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

full day

Minimum age:

From 7 years-old and up

Meeting point:

C Beach Club in Bel Ombre

Included:
  • All necessary kitesurfing equipment
  • Instructor
Excluded:
  • Insurance
  • IKO/VDWS licence
  • IKO/VDWS logbook
3
Independent course | 10 hours
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Learn to ride with this 10 hours course - Kiteboarder Level 3 riding & gliding

(1) DISCOVER HOW TO MASTER THE WIND POWER ON LAND
(2) LEARN HOW TO MASTER THE POWER OF YOUR KITE IN WATER
(3) START RIDING INDEPENDENTLY

This session includes 5x2 hours of training consecutive or spread over 5 days.

Objectives

Discovery course the first 2 hours, then progression course the next 6 hours, and finally the first steps of the independent course the next 2 hours:

- Control the riding speed by edging

- Consistent riding in both directions

Course of events

Beginners start with a theory lesson on the sand. During this 30 to 45 minute session, you will learn to recognize the wind window and prepare your equipment.

Then, you will go into the water to learn how to handle your kite and master the body dragging. Depending on how quickly you understand, you will be able to use a board for short distances in the water.

Once you are comfortable with the above techniques, you can start to get downwind, turn and maybe even learn your first jumps.

Activity requirements

Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

It is necessary to know how to swim and to be in good physical shape.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Suncream and sunglasses
  • Water
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

2-3 days

Minimum age:

From 7 years-old and up

Meeting point:

C Beach Club in Bel Ombre

Included:
  • All necessary kitesurfing equipment
  • Instructor
Excluded:
  • IKO/VDWS licence
  • IKO/VDWS logbook
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Meeting point

C Beach Club in Bel Ombre Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule