3 Day Amazing Kite Camp on Lake Garda in Malcesine, Italy

In this lake you can surf with two different winds, both a different hours of the day. The “Pelér” blows from the North during the first twelve hours of the day, involving a large part of the Garda Lake. The wind “ORA” blows from the South. It’s well-known among surfers and sailors from all over the world. It usually starts blowing around noon-1 p.m. until sunset. This particular condition guarantees a higher wind speed and perfect conditions for kitesurfing.

Typical day

You will start your day with a healthy breakfast. At around 12:30 p.m., the crew will take you to the best kitesurf spots depending on the wind conditions. From 1 p.m., your kitesurf instructors will be in the water with you for three hours of kitesurfing lessons, and they will teach you all the techniques you will need to improve your skills.

Beginner

The lesson is in the kitesurfing center in Malcesine and will bring you from zero to autonomy on the water with the kite! The lessons offer everything a beginner needs, including the equipment, detailed explanations, and reliable help from the staff. The first lessons are concentrated both on the theoretical part on the beach and practice on the water through the Kite Center Garda Lake lift kite service. You will learn how to obtain complete control of your equipment, and you will be able to manage every situation in and out of the water. Through learning the correct control of the kite, you will gain confidence in your kite style and in yourself as well. All of this is in order to become autonomous in assembling the kite equipment and in the management of the on the water and on the ground.

Topics

• Kitesurfing theory and flight
• Safety
• Kite flying
• Kite body dragging
• Kite re-launching
• Bodysurfing
• First starting tests on the kiteboard on the water

Intermediate

The intermediate course is well recommended for those who have just finished the beginner part, but also for those who already have previous experience and skills.

• Change direction: This part may include a refreshing lesson, a board skill lesson, a transition lesson, an upwind riding lesson, or a jumping lesson! Come and improve your kiteboarding skills with Kite Center Garda Lake!
• Upwind: Kite Center Garda Lake will provide you with all the equipment, including modern kites and bars, kiteboards, helmets, life jackets, booties, harnesses, and everything you might need.
• Salti - jump: The course covers the following topics: self-rescue, upwind board recovery, kite mastery, safety techniques, power strokes, water starts, getting longer rides, upwind riding, transitions, toeside riding and transitions, and many more!