At Yuckite, all the lessons are taught individually. Every student has his / her own I.K.O. certified Instructor as well as personalized equipment to ensure that your training progresses at your own pace, guaranteeing the most effective learning experience.
In order to be a safe and independent rider, the average amount of lessons are 12 hours which will be divided into sessions of two to four hours per day. The Instructors and Assistant Instructors have been trained and examined thoroughly by this organization to provide a high-quality and safe learning experience.
The package includes instruction based on I.K.O. methodology, international I.K.O. certificate (member card), and the usage of the entire equipment (kite, control bar, flotation vest, helmet with two-way radio and discounts on the purchase of equipment).
Level 1 - Basic and Advanced Kite Control
At this stage, you’ll learn about basic aspects of the wind theory, identify the safety zone and the necessary wind conditions for practicing kiteboarding; basic, and advanced kite control, as well as how to use the kite safety systems.
You will be familiarized with the following advanced kite control techniques: kite control at different positions of the wind window, kite control with one hand, walking with the kite in both directions, flying “8”, launch and land the kite with assistant, and as assistant, and self-landing.
Level 2 - Safety procedures, first riding practice, and wind effects.
At this stage, you’ll learn how to relaunch the kite when it drops into the water (water re-launch) and get to know safety procedures for self-rescue in case the kite collapses and you are unable to relaunch it.
Once you have acquired the safety skills allowing you to be more independent in the water, you’ll start with the first body drags, as well as with the first riding practices: steady pull, water-start and controlled stop. Finally, you’ll also learn about wind effects and meteorology: Venturi effect, compression effect, bay effect, thermal wind, cumulonimbus, etc.
Level 3 - Advanced riding skills
At this stage, you’ll improve your riding skills, learn how to control the speed of the board by using its edge, how to control and maintain the right riding direction, how to go upwind, make transitions and how to launch the kite on your own (self-launching).
