Kitesurfing or Kiteboarding is taking the World by storm. One of the fastest growing sports is now available to you! The ultimate in sports for thrill seekers, it combines paragliding and surfing providing a new and challenging way to conquer the waves and the air. Extreme Sports Cafe's partner South Africa Kitesurfing Center is located on safe shores of a kiteboarder's dream. Clean, Consistent winds and, flat, warm waters make this South Africa's premier kitesurfing destination and the site of South Africa's leading kitesurfing school. The lagoon offers a perfect location to learn this extreme sport and with Qualified kite Instructors, the best Kitesurfing equipment, warm safe waters and constant winds, where else would you want to go!
Langebaan on the west coast, north of Cape Town is a prime location for kite surfing and has been recognized as one of the top kitesurfing destinations in the world. Packaged together with the largest windsurfing & kitesurfing rental station in the Southern Hemisphere, a fully stocked retail shop and first class accommodation, no other place in South Africa can compare to Extreme Sports Cafe's partner South Africa Langebaan Kitesurfing Center. 
The town it's self is home to some very original South African gems, Die Strandloper, Froggies, Pearly's on The Beach and of course "Eve's Footprint!" Eve's Footprint was discovered on the entrance to the Lagoon and is one of the earliest, proof of modern man's or woman's existence on this planet! Over 170,000 years old, this fossil shows how people have been coming to this town for a lot longer than we thought! Even a pair of bindings were found close by, so perhaps she was a wakeboarder!
There are a lot of activities around and about Langebaan apart from Kite surfing or Wind surfing and it is pretty hard to not enjoy yourself whilst here. Golf Courses, a National Park, a Casino at Club Mykonos, Horseback rides, Helicopter rides, Fishing, bird watching, whale watching, paint ball, windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, partying, sea kayaking, and of course a Saturday night and the world famous "Flamingos" night club!
Kitesurfing Instructors - BKSA, IKO, Wipika & RYA Trained Instructors are used at our partner Langebaan Water-Sports Center. From Level 1 windsurfing through to advanced, our instructors are here for you to abuse! Kitesurfing for beginners through to full on 2 Line Wake Style instruction is available during the seasonal months of October through March!
All the staff at our partner South Africa kite surfing Center have years of experience in the watersports industry. Whatever your sports needs, any one of them will be able to help!
Kitesurfing Courses and Experiences in Langebaan South Africa with Extreme Sports Cafe
All of our Kitesurfing Courses and Experiences in Langebaan can be booked online
10Hrs IKO Beginner Kitesurfing Course R2,185
This Introduction to Kiteboarding is designed for beginners and is run over 2-3 days. The kite course consists of 3 sessions, which total 10 hours. The first session is on land and the other 2 are in the water.
You will be taught the basic skills which include:
- Basic kite flying with a foil kite
- Kite setup
- Equipment choice
- Safety procedures
- Weather awareness
- Body dragging skills
- Water re-launching
- Water start
Please remember that everyone learns at different speeds, so how far you get on the kite course depends on your individual ability. Generally students gain an IKO L2 certification after this kite course.
- The weather cannot be guaranteed and your kite surfing lessons may take place in anything from 10 knots to 25 knots. Your kite Instructor will provide suitable kite equipment according to the conditions.
- On completion of your Kitesurfing Beginner course, you will receive IKO certification according to your level. (IKO = International Kite boarding Organization)
- If you are keen to continue with Kite boarding after your beginner course you are strongly advised to take further lessons to help you progress your skills quickly and safely.
- One to One lessons are the most effective way to continue as your Instructor can provide you 100% attention.
- For those under 16 years of age we ask that at least 1 parent takes the course to ensure they also fully understand the safety aspects and potential power of these kites.
- For those under 16 years of age we ask that at least 1 parent takes the course to ensure they also fully understand the safety aspects and potential power of these kites.
Individual kitesurfing Lessons
3Hrs Kitesurfing Course IKO Level 1 Part 1 IKO A-D R695
Kite surfing course content will include:
- Equipment handling safety & maintenance
- Determining wind direction, Wind Window or Power Zone
- Pre-Flight safety checks including line & bar set-up
- Assisted launch & landing skills
- Kite flying, safety systems and harnesses
All land based. Max 2 students
3Hrs Kitesurfing Course IKO Level 1 Part 2 IKO E&F R695
Kite surfing course content will include:
- Self launching and Landing
- Piloting in the power zone
- Body dragging (un-harnessed)
- Untwisting the lines
- Harnessed body dragging
- Safety systems usage and equipment recovery
- One-handed body dragging
- Wind awareness and dangers
- 4 line set-up and theory of chicken loops and de-powering systems
Max 2 students.
4Hrs Kitesurfing Course IKO Level 2 IKO F-I R795
Kite surfing course content will include:
- Body dragging up-wind and back to shore
- Space Awareness
- One handed piloting
- Board work, recovery & footstrap work
- Generating a steady pull in starting position
- Water starts & leash work
Your First Ride! Max 2 students.
Kitesurfing Course IKO Level 3 Part 1 IKO J-N R375p/h (min 2hrs)
Kite surfing course content will include:
- Priority rules. Generating steady pull from the kites whilst riding
- Change of direction. Holding your edge
- Upwind riding
- Board recovery without a leash
- Switch of direction or jibing a directional
First jumps. Including kite surfing equipment. Max 1 student.
Kitesurfing Course IKO Level 3 Part 2 IKO J-N R375p/h (Min 2hrs)
Kite surfing course content will include:
- Priority rules. Generating steady pull from the kites whilst riding.
- Change of direction. Holding your edge
- Up-wind riding
- Board recovery without a leash
- Switch of direction or jibing a directional
First jumps. Including kite surfing equipment. Max 1 student.
IKO Level 1-3 Qualifications (2-4hrs)
If you are already riding, staying up wind or jumping, come take the test and get your IKO Board rider’s card, the first step to becoming an Instructor.
All of our Kitesurfing Courses and Experiences in Langebaan South Africa can be booked online
Kite surfing Equipment Rental
Kite surfing equipment hire is available for Board only. The Kite center do not hire out kites. There are Gaastra and North Kites For Sale in the kite Shop.
Hire Rates: 1-Day R350 3-Days R785 6/7 Days R1,350 13/14Days R2,395 18/21 Days R3,120
- Kite surfing Board Rental prices are quoted in South African Rand.
- You must be an experienced kitesurfer to hire kitesurfing equipment.
- The rental section is closed from 1st May to 31st July
- All prices charged at local ZAR rate at time of payment.
- All prices subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Kitesurfing Spot conditions & Facilities - Langebaan
The spot is on the shores of the huge Langebaan lagoon.The turkish blue water of the 20km long X 1,5km wide lagoon offers exceptional flat water for wind surfing and also magnificent kite surfing conditions for beginners through to advanced levels.
- Spot quality - Good
- Level - Everyone
- Style - freestyle, Wave, Speed
- Water sports - Good for KiteSurfing, WindSurfing & Sailing
- Type - Lagoon
- Water quality - Clean
- Bottom type - Sandy
- Tide - No tide dependency
- Accommodation
- Gear-Shop/Repair-Shop
- Kite & Wind School - rentals
- There is a shop, a school and also the Sandwich Deli where one can get snacks and drinks, changing rooms and warm showers.
- All kite surfing equipment needed for lessons is provided.
- The Kite surfing Center asks for prepayment of bookings 2 weeks before arrival of clients/students.
Accommodation - Extreme Sports Cafe's partner South Africa Kitesurfing Center is also able to offer a large selection of convenient and affordable accommodation in the Langebaan Area.
- Here is an idea of how cheap local prices are: Bread R6.00. Cigarettes 30's - R30.00. Coke - 2L R15.00. Milk - 2L R15.00. Steers Burger Meal - R30
Airport - Extreme Sports Cafe's partner South Africa Kitesurfing Center are situated in the heart of the West coast of Southern Africa in Langebaan situated on the edge of the West Coast National Park. Cape Town International Airport is an easy hour and a half's drive from Langebaan. Winds - The wind direction in the summer months is side shore and wind statistics show that from October to March there are 20 – 25 wind days with over 20 knots per month. From November through to February expect some days of up to 35 knots.
- Sunny days and cool evenings. Water temperature between 16 - 22 °C depending on the tide. A 3mm/2mm wetsuit or warmer is is required in the lower part of the lagoon or a shortie up at the top shallow section of the lagoon.
- In the early mornings it is amazing to rent a sea kayak and venture onto the lagoon and see all the birds, seals, penguins and sea life around you.
Yes time does fly by and Langebaan has a lot more to offer than your first impression of a sleepy town! Come and experience life "West Coast" style!
Kitesurfing Courses and Experiences in Langebaan South Africa with Extreme Sports Cafe
All of our Kitesurfing Courses and Experiences in Langebaan can be booked online
Kite Boarding Certification - All Extreme Sports Cafe Kitesurfing / Kiteboarding courses follow the IKO (International Kitesurfing Organization) assessment system. (unless stated otherwise) Our kitesurf instructors are IKO qualified and at the end of each course students will receive a kitesurfing IKO card with their achieved level. All the necessary kitesurfing equipment is provided for students (excluding food and drinks) and the kitesurf courses last between 4 and 5 hours per day depending on the wind conditions. Students are advised to wear a hat and apply sun-cream as they will be spending a lot of time in the sun. Students must be 16 years or older, although we can teach children under 16 to kitesurf, with their parent’s permission and presence.
Who runs our Kitesurfing courses?
Extreme Sports Cafe and it's partners run Kitesurfing courses in the Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Caribbean, Cyprus, Egypt, Fiji, Bali, Kenya, Lanzarote, Mauritius, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, Thailand and Vietnam. We are quite confident that we have Europe, Asia and Africa well covered with a range of exciting, challenging and fun courses or packages for you to learn to Kitesurfing in most parts of the world and will have more Kiteboarding centers elsewhere soon...
Where do I take it from here?
You can go on to improve your Kiteboarding with more practice and advanced courses allowing you to, become an instructor and teach others, take part in competitions worldwide, join a club and / or buy your own Kiteboarding equipment and go Kiteboarding whenever you want. Let us know how we can help...
Kitesurfing books we recommend...
Kitesurfing: The Complete Guide
Author: Ian Currer
In this guide, Ian Currer takes you through the complete basics of the exciting, yet complex sport of kite surfing, or kiteboarding. He uses simple language which even the novice has no trouble interpreting, accompanied by helpful diagrams and at all times keeps your interests focused on kitesurfing.
Even as an intermiediate kitesurfer, I have picked up many useful tips from the guide, which has helped me improve my jumping considerably. I recommend anyone who is serious in taking kitesurfing as a sport, to get hold of this book.
If you have any questions, then please don’t hesitate to get back to us – we’ll be only too pleased to help. After all, the team at ESC are passionate about our various sporting disciplines – we want you to be, as well!
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