Perfect for Family and Friends

Our group lesson is designed for a minimum of two people, making it the ultimate way to learn to kite with your friends or family members! It is a highly affordable and social option for those looking to share the thrill of mastering a new sport together. 🏄‍♂️

Located in the Flat Waters of Yorkeys Knob

Our group lessons take place in the ultra-flat waters of Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. These pristine, shallow conditions are perfect for group learning, offering a safe and supportive environment. This introductory lesson gives you a fantastic start to kitesurfing, covering the first half of our comprehensive course.

Once you complete your first three-hour lesson, you will be hooked and ready for the next step! This lesson can also be booked for your second day when you are ready to get on the board and ride. With our qualified instructors, you will receive personalised guidance to master essential skills in a fun group setting. Come and give it a go with us at kiteboarding Cairns! 🤙

How Many Lessons Should I Take?

Everyone learns at their own pace, but we highly recommend taking three lessons to become an independent kiteboarder. Once you reach this milestone, you will have the confidence and skills to practice safely on your own. 🪁

Becoming a competent kiteboarder is an incredibly rewarding journey. The key is patience and enjoying every moment on the water. Here is what you can expect from your first three lessons with us:

Lesson 1: Kite Control

This session is all about mastering kite control. These kites are powerful, so it is vital to gain the skills to ensure you control the kite, rather than the kite controlling you.

• Location Analysis
• Wind effects, direction, and speed
• The wind window
• Kite setup
• Emergency release systems
• Basic kite piloting skills
• Launching and landing the kite from the water
• Launching and landing the kite from the beach
• Emergency self-landing on the beach
• Simulated self-rescue on the beach

Lesson 2: Body Dragging

• First body drag and self-rescue
• Body dragging downwind
• Directional body dragging
• Directional body dragging using the board as a keel
• Handling the board while holding the kite
• Retrieving the board from upwind using directional body dragging

Lesson 3: Water Starts

• Water start theory
• Using a figure-of-eight motion to generate power
• Your very first water start
• Riding downwind for 50 metres
• Riding while maintaining an edge
• Riding in both directions

Please note that this is a guide, and everyone progresses differently. Some fast learners achieve everything in two lessons, while others may take a little longer. The most important thing is to enjoy learning in a safe, supportive, and fun environment! 😊