OUR LESSONS
Kitesurfing lessons are done in the Alvor lagoon, typically offers perfectly flat conditions, thanks to the presence of sandbars provides good conditions with any wind direction and is particularly favorable for beginners around mid-tide. Most of the lagoon features waist-deep water. Advanced levels, including foil kitesurfing, are only done at high tide with the support of a boat so that we can use as much space in the lagoon as possible.
Normally, beginner wingfoil or windsurfing classes are done in the small lagoon of Alvor, which will give you a great sense of security to learn your favorite sport, intermediate and advanced level classes, including foil windsurfing, are held in Meia Praia, always with support. of a boat due to offshore wind.
Surf or sup classes on the waves can be taken in Meia Praia with southeast swell (normally open 3 or 4 days of each month) or on the west coast (Costa Vicentina) with waves for all levels here you can learn the sport or improve your skills in a short space of time.
Kitesurfing classes in front of our spot are only possible in semi-private or private due to the offshore wind conditions, classes are always accompanied by the boat, group classes are only possible in Ponta António, an onshore wind spot with perfect conditions for this type of class.
Wingfoil classes for beginners due to offshore wind conditions are always accompanied by the boat, intermediate and advanced levels can be accompanied by the boat or the instructor on other equipment to exemplify the maneuvers, this method greatly facilitates teaching.
Group windsurfing classes due to offshore wind conditions are always accompanied by the boat, semi-private or private classes of all levels can be accompanied by the boat or the instructor can use other equipment to demonstrate the maneuvers, this method greatly facilitates teaching.
KITESURF LESSONS
Group Lessons
Max 4 students with 1 instructor using 2 kites (always share equipment).
Couple Lessons
Max 2 students with 1 instructor using 1 kite (always share equipment).
Semi Private Lessons
2 students with 1 instructor using 2 kites. (Most popular lesson pack)
Private Lessons
1 student with 1 instructor using 1 kite. (Just you and the instructor)
BEGINNER KITESURF COURSES
Kitesurf Level 1 - Initiation
Introduction to Kitesurfing; know how to assemble and disassemble the kite; know how to use the safety of the kite and understand the procedures on land and in water; to understand the operation of the Wind Window and the kite flight in any window; have the main notions / safety rules (how the wind works, aerodynamics, meteorology and its characteristics and conditions); know how to land and lift the kite ashore with assistance. In the end the school passes an IKO certificate, with the level acquired.
Kitesurf Level 2 - Bodydrag
Master the techniques of Body drag. To be drawn by the kite into water, in a way controlled, without board) controlling the strength of the kite, the position of the body and the direction of the even, controlling the strength of the kite with one and two hands, feeling the strength in the harness; master re-launch of water kite of various shapes possible; do downwind in water in body drag; knowing to change direction in water; learn and practice self-rescue in water; master the kite in body drag with the board in hand; perceive the de-power system and how to tune it; perceive the whole system of the lines and how it works; know the Security Rules. In the end the school passes an IKO certificate, with the level acquired.
Kitesurf Level 3 - Independent
Initiation to the board; know how to position the body and board for the first starts; get up and keep on navigating, moving the kite and controlling its strength and direction; knowing the navigation rules and priorities within out of the water; first starts on the board in both directions know the Safety Rules and know how to avoid incidents in and out of water; know the equipment and ideal conditions to navigate. In the end the school passes an IKO certificate, with the level acquired.
Kitesurf Level 4 - Advanced
Initiation to kite navigation and control techniques to catch and accelerate on the board; technique to improve the posture on the board; upwind and downwind techniques; technique for turning in progress and first maneuvers In the end, the school passes an IKO certificate, with the level acquired in the course.
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED KITESURF COURSES
Twintip
We accompany you in everything you want to learn and improve, e.g. turning, transition, jumps, backroll, frontroll, kiteloop.
Strapless
We are experts in teaching freestyle and wave surf do your first wave or do the trick you’ve always dreamed like jumps, backroll, frontroll and much more.
Kite Foiling
The new riding technique works perfectly in light winds now you can ride and fly with the help of a wing that lifts the board out of the water and riding over the sea.
SUPERVISION
You have successfully completed your kite lessons, you are able to kite confident the first meters? And now you want to continue practicing?
The kite/kitesurf spot is unknown to you and you still need some support and assistance (in terms of the spot?)
Then you should go for the supervised kitesurfing!
We will be around to answer your questions about the spot and we will keep a close eye on you while you’re on the water to ensure immediate help in case of any emergency or whenever you need our support.
Supervised kitesurfing can be booked with or without rental kite equipment. Either way we make sure that the equipment you are going to use is optimally set for you and the conditions.
COMUNICATION HEADPHONES INCLUDED
In order to give our students even more security and even better training with the best possible learning success, our certified instructors train you with Bb Talkin. As a student, you get your own Bluetooth headset that is integrated in the helmet and can not only understand the teacher better and more clearly, but also communicate directly with him. And due to the Bluetooth technology, the transmission is clear.
Certified Instructors : Our kite students are coached by the patient, multilingual and well-trained and certified kite instructors.
Equipment: In all courses the material (Kite and board ) as well as harness, suit, life jacket and shoes are included.
KITESURF SCHOOL FOR KIDS
We offers children and teenagers to learn to kitesurf at an adapted pace and in proper conditions, with fitted equipment. Our school will pick weather conditions, learning spot and gear accordingly to their smaller and lighter frames, allowing them to learn in perfect conditions!
“What is the right age for my kid to learn to kitesurf?”
Actually, there is no age limit in learning how to fly a kite, but if we want to provide a more accurate answer we should take in concern more the weight than the age, 30 kgs (65lbs) is the minimum weight at which a child can start kitesurfing
We find that kids five to six years old can learn to fly small trainer kites on land, but there isn’t a general rule when they are mastering the sport very well, as this depends on their physical condition, maturity and experiences.
WINGFOIL LESSONS
Group Lessons
Max 4 students with 1 instructor using 4 wingfoil rigs ( wing, board and foil)
Semi Private Lessons
2 students with 1 instructor using 2 rigs. (Most popular lesson pack)
Private Lessons
BEGINNER WINGFOIL COURSES
WINGFOIL LEVEL 1 INITIATION
Introduction to wing foiling; Setup, secure and pack down, Handling the wing on beach; Enter/exit the water; Self-rescue; ROW rules; ride on knees; ride standing
WINGFOIL LEVEL 2 WING SURFING
Pumping/getting on the hydrofoil; Ride upwind/downwind; Foot change.
WINGFOIL LEVEL 3 FIRST LIFT
The first lift, pumping, take speed, feel the foil coming out of the water and control the balance of the body.
WINGFOIL LEVEL 4 CONTROL
Wingfoil Navigation skills in foil lift, downwind and upwind, First simple board turn, Toe side navigation.
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED WINGFOIL COURSES
ADVANCED & INTERMEDIATE TRICKS
Jibes, Toe side navigation, Tack, Stink bug start, Freestyle tricks, Surfing the swell.
COMUNICATION HEADPHONES INCLUDED
In order to give our students even more security and even better training with the best possible learning success, our certified instructors train you with Bb Talkin. As a student, you get your own Bluetooth headset that is integrated in the helmet and can not only understand the teacher better and more clearly, but also communicate directly with him. And due to the Bluetooth technology, the transmission is clear.
WINDSURF LESSONS
Group Lessons
Max 4 students with 1 instructor using 4 windsurfing rigs.
Semi Private Lessons
2 students with 1 instructor using 2 windsurfing rigs.(Most popular lesson pack).
Private Lessons
BEGINNER WINDSURF COURSES
WINDSURF LEVEL 1 – INITIATION
Introduction to Windsurfing; Knowledge about windsurf equipment and safety; Balance and safe movement on the board; main knots; rigging: can arm / disarm/transport gear without damage; Lanch a windsurf; self-rescue; Hold the rig clear of the water,board at right angles to mast; turn the board 360 degrees in both directions; change the sailing direction: Tack and Gybe; sail upwind, return to the starting point; sail downwind; windsurf in light wind conditions; respecting the Collision Regulations / Right of Way on windsurf; know about weather forecasts and tides.
WINDSURF LEVEL 2 – INTERMEDIATE
Windsurf in moderate wind conditions (up to 10 knots); stop, reverse and re-start with the sail out of the water; beach start; flare gybe; while sailing; adjust direction and fore-and-aft trim to maintain optimal speed; use of the foot straps; use of the harness; understand weather forecasts and assess wind & waves.
WINDSURF LEVEL 3 – ADVANCED
Windsurf in strong wind conditions (up to 20 knors); use trim, and balance, to reach optimal speed; tack and gybe maintaining speed; start from the water; detect and use wind shifts; determine local weather conditions and wind; know Sailing Instructions and the Racing Rules.
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED WINDSURF COURSES
WINDSURFING MANEUVERS
We teach everything you want to learn : beach start, water start, gliding, driving foot straps, trapeze driving, tack, jibe, power jibe, and the maneuvers that everyone dreams frontloop, goiter and of course freestyle maneuvers.
WINDSURFING FOILING
The new riding technique works perfectly in light winds now you can ride and fly with the help of a wing that lifts the board out of the water and riding over the sea.
COMUNICATION HEADPHONES INCLUDED
In order to give our students even more security and even better training with the best possible learning success, our certified instructors train you with Bb Talkin. As a student, you get your own Bluetooth headset that is integrated in the helmet and can not only understand the teacher better and more clearly, but also communicate directly with him. And due to the Bluetooth technology, the transmission is clear.
SURF LESSONS
Group Lessons
Max 6 students with 1 instructor ( 2,5 hours lessons per day )
Semi Private Lessons
3 students with 1 instructor ( 2,5 hours lessons per day )
Private Lessons
1 student with 1 instructor ( 2,5 hours lessons per day )
SURF - BEGINNERS COURSE
Learning the fundamentals of surfing, the focus is on catching waves and standing up.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
A total beginner to the sport
In the white-water catching waves; earning how to position yourself on a surfboard; Learning how to catch waves; Attempting to stand.
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
A beginner with limited experience
In the white-water catching waves; know where to position yourself on a surfboard; learning how to stand or standing inconsistently; Practising paddle technique
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
A beginner with some experience and consistency in their ability to stand
Regularly catching white-water waves through paddling; know where to position yourself on a surfboard; Starting to increase the length of time standing on the board; Speeding up getting to their feet/pop-up
SURF- COURSES IMPROVER
IMPROVER LEVEL 1
Standing consistently and starting to use weight distribution
Comfortable at consistently standing on a surfboard; using weight distribution correctly to slow down and speed up; beginning to look to turn the board left and right; aware of and applying surfing etiquette.
IMPROVER LEVEL 2
Paddling into white-water waves without assistance
Introducing rail to rail surfing and speed generation; Learning how to paddle through the white-water; starting turtle roll/duck dive/punch through waves; adjusting their stance to enable turning; has confidence in their paddling.
IMPROVER LEVEL 3
Can paddle out the back on smaller days and catch waves consistently
On smaller days know how to paddle through the white-water; Some knowledge on surf conditions / forecasts; Introducing bottom turns; Can duck dive/turtle turn consistently.
SURF- COURSES INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 1
Can paddle out the back using duck dives/ turtle turns and trim left and right along the wave, and can bottom turn
Know where to position yourself outback; Paddling out the back consistently; Can read the waves and decide whether to go left or right; Are able to bottom turn.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2
Progressing on from having a successful bottom turn to working on cut-back and introducing other manoeuvres
Confidently surfing top-to-bottom of the wave; can generate speed rail to rail; understand changes in body position such as compression and extension; understand fundamentals of reading surf forecasts and conditions.
SURF- COURSES ADVANCED
Able to select the best waves when in the line-up and can make the most of the wave through a variety of manoeuvres optimising on speed, power and flow.
Confident in a variety of conditions; know how to read conditions and position yourself in the line-up; Successfully completing manoeuvres such as cutbacks; Looking for coaching to improve specific elements of your surfing.
Our advanced level classes are held privately, semi-privately or in small groups with a maximum of 3 students to ensure maximum learning success.
WHAT ARE INCLUDING
Surf Lessons with Qualified Instructors
Each surf lesson has a total duration of 2,30 hours theory and practice.
Lunch Box
Healthy lunch box included with your surf lesson. Vegetarian and vegan options available.
Transport
To and from best spot of the day depending on the wind direction and swell!
Equipment
Board, Leash and wetsuit from top brands.
Insurance
So you enjoy the lesson with great peace of mind and feel safer!
Flexible dates
You can book the lessons for the days that suit you better.
STAND UP PADDLE LESSONS
Group Lessons
Max 6 students with 1 instructor ( 2,5 hours lessons per day )
Semi Private Lessons
3 students with 1 instructor ( 2,5 hours lessons per day )
Private Lessons
1 student with 1 instructor ( 2,5 hours lessons per day )
STAND UP PADDLE - BEGINNERS COURSE
Learning the fundamentals of stand up paddle, the focus is on catching waves and standing up.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
A total beginner to the sport
In the white-water catching waves; earning how to position yourself on a surfboard; Learning how to catch waves; Attempting to stand.
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
A beginner with limited experience
In the white-water catching waves; know where to position yourself on a surfboard; learning how to stand or standing inconsistently; Practising paddle technique
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
A beginner with some experience and consistency in their ability to stand
Regularly catching white-water waves through paddling; know where to position yourself on a surfboard; Starting to increase the length of time standing on the board; Speeding up getting to their feet/pop-up
STAND UP PADDLE - COURSES INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
Able to select the best waves when in the line-up and can make the most of the wave through a variety of manoeuvres optimising on speed, power and flow.
Confident in a variety of conditions; know how to read conditions and position yourself in the line-up; Successfully completing manoeuvres such as cutbacks; Looking for coaching to improve specific elements of your surfing.
Our advanced level classes are held privately, semi-privately or in small groups with a maximum of 3 students to ensure maximum learning success.
Certified Instructors : Our students are coached by the patient, multilingual and well-trained and certified instructors.
Equipment: In all courses the material (kites, wings, sails and board ) as well as harness, suit, life jacket and shoes are included.
SCHOOL FOR KIDS
We have our own equipment for children your child can learn water sports in total safety with our team of accredited instructors and patients for this type of teaching.
“What is the right age for my kid to learn to water sports?”
We find that kids five to six years old can learn water sports, but there isn’t a general rule when they are mastering the sport very well, as this depends on their physical condition, maturity and experiences.
RULES
For safety reasons, the courses are held with the station’s equipment. We don’t take any responsibility for private material, If you already have booking gear at our station or you want to use your private material you have 20% discount in all courses.
The material (Kites and boards) as well wetsuit, harness, life jacket, helmet and shoes are included; Children’s lesson we should take in concern more the weight than the age, 30 kgs (65lbs) is the minimum weight at which a child can start kitesurfing; Refunds for classes are only made if weather conditions do not allow them to be held.
The number of participants per course and instructor is max. 4 people. The duration of a course-day is 3 hours. With fewer students the duration of the course will be reduced accordingly. It is possible to book up to two lessons per day. In the group courses, the two students always share a kite.
The material (board, foil and wing) as well wetsuit, harness, life jacket, helmet and shoes are included.
Children’s lesson don’t have a minimum age depends on their physical condition, maturity and experiences.
Refunds for classes are only made if weather conditions do not allow them to be held.
The number of participants per course and instructor is max. 4 people. The duration of a course-day is 3 hours. With fewer students the duration of the course will be reduced accordingly. It is possible to book up to two lessons per day.
The semi-private courses always take place with two students, one instructor and one boat. During the training you will get your own wingfoil rig and have the maximum amount of time on the water.
The advanced private courses are with one student and one instructor. You will be taught by our instructor from the boat or an instructor with wingfoil equipment to demonstrate the manoeuvres.
With supervision the equipment is not included you can use your personal equipment or rented separately (incl. 1 rescue by boat)
WE ANSWER THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We will try to resolve the first doubts that arise when you are interested in booking your kitesurfing or wingfoil course.
You will also find more specific frequently asked questions related to the world of kitesurfing and wingfoil. They are those kinds of questions that begin to arise when you know that you are going to begin the adventure of learning these sports and the excitement takes over!!
We are waiting for you with open arms!
GENERAL COURSES
The most important thing to take into account is the experience and qualifications of the instructors.
Our kitesurfing school renews its material every year and is state-of-the-art, and the rescue boats are attentive to our students who are marked with bright lycra.
In addition, we have civil liability and accident insurance.
It is advisable for the student to bring a swimsuit, sunscreen, water and sunglasses.
We will provide you with the rest: kite, board, neoprene, vest, harness and helmet.
If the wind is not suitable for the course, we will refund the money equivalent to the hours remaining to be taken without any problems.
It is not usually common but if it happens you can rest assured that the money will be returned
At Wind Sports Center School we put several options on the table:
- Through the web forms.
- Calling us directly on our cell phone and talking to us.
- via WhatsApp
- In the wind sports center physical reception
Yeah! We ask for experience in wind sports for the beginner rental and, in addition to that, experience in foils for renting the complete Wing + Foil package. If you don’t meet that, go through our courses! You will make your life much easier!
Yeah. All official kitesurfing schools in Lagos have a rescue boat service to assist our students at all times: loss of board, difficulty returning to shore, any damage caused to the equipment.
These companies only provide service in authorized areas (exclusive teaching areas for official schools)
It must be approved by IPDJ (Instituto Português do Desporto e Juventude ), registered with social security, it must also have accident and civil liability insurance and be registered as an active tourism company.
Lagos kitesurf schools are required to have rescue boat and license from Lagos town hall.
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