| Kitesurfing Sydney Eastern Australia

Extreme Sports Café has now teamed up with a family owned and operated Kiteboarding School in the region of Great lakes, Forster-Tuncurry, Australia. Located on the beautiful Mid North Coast of New South Wales only 3.5 hrs north of Sydney. There are plenty of good flat-water and wave places around Forster for kiteboarding and the kiteboarding school have a place for just about every wind direction and to suit all level of kiteboarding from beginner to advanced.

The twin-towns Forster - Tuncurry lay between the beautiful Wallis Lake (renowned for it’s oysters and their distinct flavor) and the Pacific Ocean. This is also one of New South Wales' most beloved holiday spots. Offering extensive recreational waterways and fabulous surfing beaches. The Kiteboarding School are permitted to coach on the white soft sand beaches and the shallows of the Wallis Lakes depending on which way the wind is coming from. The Wind here is most consistent through late Spring and the Summer months, Sept - Feb and then the wind drops off in Autumn, March - May.

The Kiteboarding School near Forester/Tuncurry is, Licensed, Insured, registered and employs only qualified professional Instructors. They even have a custom designed OHS management system in place. This is the first Kiteboarding School (Australia and overseas) to purchase and use the Headzone Coaching System.

They specialise in quality, safe and dependable kite boarding instruction.

The Forester/Tuncurry Kiteboarding School is also proud to be the first Kiteboarding School in Australia to organise and teach Kiteboarding to High School students on a regular basis.

Kitebaording School Philosophy:

Keep it safe
Keep it simple but informative
Make it fun

About The Kiteboarding School Forster-Tuncurry

Owners Glen and Michelle were introduced to Kiteboarding back in 2000 with early model Slingshot gear taking it back to their home in the Middle East. From there the experience started and the passion grew. Quickly Glen introduced kiteboarding equipment to others and found like friends with the same passion and from this the search for more equipment started along with the teaching learning curves. From friends, associates, workmates to strangers we passed on this passion for the sport with even an invitation from a Prince to go to his Island in the Persian Gulf to teach.

Michelle and Glen have travelled all over the world in search of perfect waves, constant winds and great cultures to meet, learn and discover. Life has been an amazing journey so far and it will be for them into the future. The Kiteboarding School was established in October 2004 on the return of now a family of six to Australia.

In the past couple of years (with support from the many clients and friends) the Kiteboarding School has grown from just kite boarding lessons and selling stunt and single line kites at the markets to having a great On Line presence, Schools in Port Macquarie, Taree (Old Bar), Forster and Newcastle.

Kitesurfing Courses and Experiences near Sydney Eastern Australia from Extreme Sports Cafe

All of the Kitesurfing Courses near Sydney Eastern Australia can be booked online

Kiteboarding Discovery Course 3-Hours

The Best way to discover kiteboarding! This kite boarding program is designed for the first time kiteboarding lesson student or those who have had some previous experience but feel they have not grasped the basics yet.

You will go through the steps of piloting a 2or 4 line kite, setting up / packing down, launching /landing to body dragging in the water. You get professional, clear and precise instruction through the waterproof helmet communication system at all times. It is like having an instructor inside your head with a range of 3 - 5 km.

Achievement: Level 1 Kiteboarder. Introduced and are ready to continue practice safely.

Kiteboarding Intermediate Course 3-Hours

Your confidence builds and kiting is Fun! The kite boarding IKO level 2 lesson format is designed for those student who have complete kite boarding IKO Level 1 and want to continue their progression into the sport and become an independent kite boarder.

Entry-Level: Kiteboarder level 1 / Equivalent skill.

You will be able to body drag upwind to recover your board, re-launch the kite easily and know how to water start. The kite boarding program will take you through controlling the kite, method and body posture to get you up on the board and stay up on the board in a controlled gentle manner. You will be coached with the HEADZONE waterproof communication system so once you are up and going the instructors are still with you the whole way.

Achievement: Level 2 Kiteboarder. Become a safer kiteboarder. Be able to rent equipment.

Kiteboarding Independent Course 3-Hours

You’re one step away from kiting freedom! The level 3 IKO kite boarding lesson format is designed for those student who have complete Level 2 IKO and want to continue their progression into the sport and become an independent kite boarder.

Entry-Level: Kiteboarder level 2 / Equivalent skill.

You will be able to ride upwind and do your first controlled jump. The kite boarding program will take you through controlling direction, power, come back to your starting point & first jumping. Again you will be coached with the HEADZONE waterproof communication system.

Achievement: Level 3 Kiteboarder. Become Independent. Become and assistant instructor

3 Day "Up and Riding" Kiteboarding Course (3 x 3hrs)

This kite boarding program is designed for the first time kite boarding lesson students or those who have had some previous experience but feel they have not grasped the basics yet. As the name suggests this course is aimed at getting you “Up and Riding’. The kite boarding program will take you through controlling direction; power and coming back to your starting point. Again you will be coached with the HEADZONE waterproof communication system. (Max group size of 4)

5-Day Intensive Kiteboarding Course (5 x 3hrs)

This is an intensive 5-day kite boarding course, which will cover all aspects of Kite boarding including safety and turn you into a competent Kiteboarder. The kite boarding program will take you through controlling direction, power, come back to your starting point, first jumping and riding upwind. Again you will be coached with the HEADZONE waterproof communication system. (Maximum group size of 4)

Individual bookings are very welcome and you will be slotted into a kite class for the dates of choice as best can.
Please note that kite surfing school bookings only go ahead if 2 or more are signed up with all deposits paid for the same period of enquiry.

Private Kiteboarding Lesson

The 2-hour program is designed for the customer seeking one on one kite boarding coaching and advancement in their kite boarding progression no matter what level they are at present. The 2-hour private program can also be used as an introductory program for those wishing to try the sport for the first time.

All Kiteboarding Lessons include:

Professional IKO kite boarding Instructor
All Kite boarding Equipment
All Safety Equipment
Kiteboarder Card
Safety Boat
IKO workbook - Only with 3 day Kite boarding program
IKO Kite boarding Vision book - Only with 5 day Kite boarding program
Sunscreen
A great Time

All of the Kitesurfing Courses near Sydney Eastern Australia can be booked online

There are plenty of good flat-water and wave places around Forster for kiteboarding and the kiteboarding school have a place for just about every wind direction. From South to North these are the most common flat-water and surf spots.

Flat Water Locations - Kitesurfing Forster / Tuncurry NSW Australia

Smiths Lake/Sandbar - Winds: SE or NE. Butter Flat water on edge of the Lake sand bar with the wind coming straight over it from the ocean. Each end of the Lake has Hills so if the wind doesn't have east in it forget it and westerlies are too gusty.
Wallis Lake - Winds: SW to NW. (westerly rotation) NW winds are cleaner but SW will still work and you can do some good downwind runs in the SW from the conference centre at Tiona to the Wallis Lake sailing club. As it is a big lake you can expect wind chop and swell on the bigger blows. Launching and landing are either assisted or for intermediate to advanced or water launch for beginners due to the trees.
Pipers Bay - Winds: Strong S or SW and its like a fan. Butter Flat water can be found behind the weed banks. Expert launching from the land due to trees or again water launch. Out in the water are boat moorings and poles around them so be careful.
Black Head Back Beach Reef Winds: NE to SW. (easterly rotation) This is ocean so swell can be a factor but this spot is one of my favourites as it has a flat rock shelf out into the ocean and the wind just tears over it leaving the surface like glass. Need we say more!!!

Surf Locations - Kitesurfing Forster / Tuncurry NSW Australia

Diamond Beach - Winds: N through to SE. Deep-water ocean swells roll into this area with a narrow shoreline, for the more experienced riders. Right handers running off the reef to the south end of the beach prove to be fun in a NE wind. South east winds provide good waves right in front of the look out.
Black Head - Back Beach Reef - Winds: N to SW. This is ocean so swell can be a factor but this spot is a favourite as it has a flat rock shelf out into the ocean and the wind just tears over it leaving the surface like glass, need say more!!!
Tuncurry Beach - Nine Mile - Winds: N,NE, S, SE. Large offshore waves can be found on Tuncurry bar especially on run out tide and NE to SE winds. Inside surf area produces quality left hand and right hand waves to be found all along the beach break area. BEWARE OF SURFERS AND SWIMMERS IN THE BREAK AREA.

Glens' achievements and services to Kitesurfing over the years are:

Treasurer of NSWMKBA 2005 - 2006
Australian Kitesurfing Association Vice President 2006 - 2008
Organiser NSW State Flatwater Titles - 2005
Organiser Australian Kitesurfing "Wave" titles 2007 - 2008
12th Place Masters NSW State Wave Titles 2005
2nd Place Masters NSW State Wave Titles 2006
10th Place Masters Australian "Wave Titles 2006
7th Place Masters Australian "Wave" titles 2007
6th Place Masters Australian "Wave" titles 2008
3rd Place Masters Kite division Mambo 2005
1st Place Masters Kite Division Mambo 2006
1st Place Masters Kite Division Mambo 2007
IKO Instructor Level 2 Senior awarded in 2008 - 1 of only 5 in Australia.

Kitesurfing Notes Forster-Tuncurry

Individual bookings are very welcome and we will slot into a class for the dates of choice as best we can.
Please note that school bookings only go ahead if 2 or more are signed up with deposits for the same period of enquiry.
The start time is dependant on wind conditions
Please note that outcomes may vary with student’s abilities or changing weather conditions on the day.
Once you’ve booked a kiteboarding course online a 2nd Deposit payment of 40% is then required 2 weeks prior to start dates and paid direct to the kite boarding center to reconfirm your kite boarding booking.

Kitesurfing Courses and Experiences near Sydney Eastern Australia from Extreme Sports Cafe

All of the Kitesurfing Courses near Sydney Eastern Australia 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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