Beginner
BEGINNER KITEBOARDING
Boardsports School enjoys exclusive teaching rights at 2 of the best beach locations in the Bay Area - Crown Beach Alameda and Coyote Point Park in San Mateo. We have side on shore winds, long sandy beaches, and shallow warm water. Learn at these two ideal beginner and intermediate locations where you will come back to practice on your own. We also offer a full retail shop and can outfit you with all of the gear including kite, bar & lines, board, helmet, harness, impact vest, board leash, knife, and wetsuit.
We have many instructors working with us and are always hiring new ones! Our instructors are certified by the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) and the Professional Air Sports Association (PASA).
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STEP 1: GETTING STARTED - MASTERING A TRAINER KITE
Kiteboarding is 80% kite control. The first step in learning basic kite control is flying a trainer kite. Starting with a trainer kite will accelerate your learning curve and shorten the time it takes you to get on the board.
Take our trainer clinic and/or buy a trainer from us and practice on your own.
Saturdays 4:00pm-5:30pm Crown Beach, Alameda
Sundays 1:00pm-2:30pm Coyote Point Park, San Mateo
Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:30pm San Francisco
Price: $50
Call 415-385-1224 or email to RESERVE:
info@boardsportsschool.com
or SIGN UP and PAY ONLINE below and we will email you back a confirmation in 24 hours.
Reservations & advance payment required for lessons. No cancellations or refunds.
If you buy a trainer kite & practice on your own, use the tips in our FAQ section. Trainer kites cost $145+tax.
Mastering a Trainer Kite Overview
These clinics are designed to provide you with the most comprehensive foundation available. At our clinic you will:
• Learn where to fly the kite in the kiteboarding "wind window"
• Learn how to rig, launch, fly, steer and land a ram air foil trainer kite
• Maximize your kite flying time and receive error correction
• Learn 8 different exercises to master kite control before moving to a big kite in our land lesson
STEP 2: BEGINNER LAND & WATER LESSON
Our beginner land & water lesson can be done as a semi-private or private lesson. We have exclusive teaching rights at the best beginner learning location in the SF Bay Area, Crown Beach Alameda. Alameda features a 2 mile long sandy beach with shallow warm water. For lessons in San Mateo, lessons are offered on a private basis only and the water lesson is offered off of our boat. In San Mateo we have full facilities including hot showers, a snack bar, and full retail shop. Our instructors are certified by PASA and/or IKO.
Semi-Private Land & Water Lesson 5 hours $350 ($70/hr)
Private Land & Water Lesson 3 1/2 hours $385 ($110/hr)
Private Jetski/PWC Land & Water Lesson 4 hours $420 ($105/hr)
All lessons include all equipment & wetsuit
Call to RESERVE:415-385-1224
info@boardsportsschool.com
Reservations & advance payment required for lessons. No cancellations or refunds.
**Trainer Kite Experience is REQUIRED for this Land and Water Lesson**
All beginner students receive $200 off a complete kiteboard package. See our Gear page for new & closeout gear, descriptions, and prices.
WHAT TO BRING
Sun block, a towel, snacks, bottled water, and warm clothes to change into after your lesson.
Land Lesson Overview
Prerequisite: Trainer kite clinic or 10 hours minimum practice on trainer kite
Using a full-sized kite, you will learn to:
• Properly rig a leading edge inflatable kite
• Deploy the safety systems
• Launch & land a kite for someone else
• Confidently launch, steer & land the kite
• Learn power strokes and sheeting in and out with the 4 line controlled bar
• Kiting safety and beach etiquette
All taught at Crown Beach Alameda or Coyote Point in San Mateo. Crown Beach is where you will come back to practice on your own (Boardsports School & Shop is the only school permitted to teach on Alameda Beach, the best beginner location in the Bay Area).
Water Lesson Overview
Prerequisite: Trainer kite skills & Land Lesson
Using a full-sized kite, you will learn to:
• Refresh your kite launch skills
• Fly the kite in the water (body drag)
• Re-launch the kite when it falls
• Learn how to do a self rescue
• Learn to waterstart onto the board
• Right of way rules
All taught at Crown Beach Alameda or Coyote Point in San Mateo. Crown Beach is where you will come back to practice on your own (Boardsports School is the only school permitted to teach on Alameda Beach - the best beginner location in the Bay Area).
Jetski / PWC Option
Have us follow you with a jetski while you master your kite riding skills. Private lessons only at our San Mateo location.
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