Kitesurfing in Auckland - New Zealand

Kitesurfing
Auckland, New Zealand

Kite Surfing - Auckland, New Zealand

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All courses follow the IKO (International Kitesurfing Organisation) assessment system. Our instructors are IKO qualified and at the end of each course students will receive an IKO card with their achieved level. All the necessary equipment is provided for students (excluding food and drinks) and the 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 with their parent’s permission and presence.*

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Kitesurfing with Extreme Sports Cafe - Auckland, New Zealand.

kitesurfing lessons with extreme sports cafe in new zealand auckland Imagine an urban environment where everyone lives within half an hour of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and a dozen enchanted holiday islands. Add a sunny climate, a background rhythm of Polynesian culture and a passion for outstanding food, wine, shopping, water-sports - you’re beginning to get the picture of Auckland. Auckland’s blend of islands, Polynesian culture, beautiful beaches, glistening harbours and modern city environment creates an unbelievable lifestyle ranked amongst the best in the world. Extreme Sports Café’s has a new Kitesurfing School based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Our New Zealand Kitesurfing School is a recognised IKO school and all our instructors are fully qualified and experienced,(IKO and/or BKSA) so you can be assured you'll get the best advice and training available.

In the case of no wind situations, we have plenty of other activities to keep us busy on the beach and water. We will cover any theory and safety components of a course in low wind conditions and we always have a race tuned Thundercat standing by should we want to practice any wakeboarding, skurfing or just go for a blast!
If we are unable to cover any components of the course due to lack of wind then our school will reschedule the course with yourselves for another convenient time to complete any outstanding components.

Safety and Kitesurfing with Extreme Sports Cafe in New Zealand.

kitesurfing lessons with extreme sports cafe in new zealand auckland Kitesurfing is one of the newest members of the family of extreme sports and therefore carries certain risks. Our primary concern at Extreme Sports Cafe is your safety when kitesurfing, or learning to kitesurf, and we ensure your learning experience is a safe one by teaching to the IKO standards. This means that we only use IKO professional Kiteboard Instructors and use all the safety equipment recommended by the IKO, namely:

• Safety boat cover – A race tuned ThunderCat is used for this purpose, with a top speed of over 80kmph, you’ll always be assured of a quick pick up – this is a buzz in itself!
• Kites with effective safety systems
• Helmets kitesurfing lessons with extreme sports cafe in new zealand auckland
• Knee and elbow pads for land based activities
• Buoyancy Aids

Courses with Extreme Sports Cafe are the complete deal from providing your kit, to re-booking if the wind's no good and of course that all important insurance cover. Tuition is usually based around the local tides to ensure you have shallow flat water to learn in.
A fixed price is charged for the Introduction to Kiteboarding and IKO courses are charged on an hourly basis as progression will depend on each student’s ability.

Kitesurfng Dates in Auckland, New Zealand.

Our kitesurfing school in New Zealand is operational full time from October until March, each year.

We don't stop kitesurfing though! Please contact us for other locations when this area of the world is out of season for kitesurfing.

Kitesurfing Lessons in Auckland, New Zealand.

Kitesurfing intro

4 hr IKO kitesurfing course

8 hr IKO kitesurfing course

12 hr IKO kitesurfing course

Kitesurfing Instructor Course

Kitesurfing Introduction and Taster Session. (3 Hours)*
This session will give you a real taste of what Kitesurfing is about and will give you a good foundation from which to continue learning to kitesurf, as well as an insight into the sport of Kitesurfing and Power Kite flying.

Entry Level - No experience needed but you must be able to swim.

Achievement - This session will give you a real taste of what Kitesurfing is about and will give you a good foundation from which to continue learning.

Course cost NZ $150

4 hour IKO Level 1 Discovery Kitesurfing Course*
The first part of this program will take you through the steps of piloting a 2 and 4 line kite, and body dragging in the water. You will also learn about safety and how important it is to the future of the sport of kitesurfing. Furthermore you will be taken through the steps of kitesurfing equipment set up, launching and landing.

Entry Level - No experience needed but you must be able to swim.

Achievement -

• You will be certified up to level one with the IKO Kiteboarder Card.
• This entry-level training will stand you in good stead, from here you will be able to continue learning in complete safety.

Course cost NZ $300

8 hour IKO Level 2 Intermediate Kitesurfing Course*

By the end of the intermediate kitesurfing program you will get up on the board for your first ride. During the course you will improve your kite piloting with power, one hand kite piloting, body dragging unhooked and hooked to your harness.

Entry Level - IKO Level 1 kitesurfing or equivalent skill level

Achievement -

• Get your level certified up to IKO Level 2 with the IKO Kiteboarder Card.
• Ability to rent equipment and practice under supervision at any IKO school or hire centre.

Course cost NZ $560

Twelve hour IKO Level 3 Independant Kitesurfing Course*
kitesurfing lessons with extreme sports cafe in new zealand auckland You will be able to ride upwind and attempt your first jump. In this program you will learn how to manage your practice area and choose your own equipment. Your kite flying skills will have improved and you will learn how to control your direction and power and return to your starting point. You will be able to fly more powerful kites and use a twin tip, mutant or a smaller directional board.

Entry level - IKO Level 2 or equivalent skill.

Achievement -

• Get your level certified up to IKO Level 3 with the IKO Kiteboarder Card
• Become an independent kitesurfer.
• Buy your own equipment, in the knowledge that you have the ability to use it safely without injuring yourself or others.
• Access to advanced clinic program.
• With time on the water and experience you can become an assistant instructor and then onto IKO instructorship.

Course cost NZ $780

Kitesurfing Private Tuition / Kitesurfing Coaching

Private Kitesurfing Tuition: $90/per hour

kitesurfing lessons with extreme sports cafe in new zealand auckland Private lessons are available to those who want to learn on a one on one basis. The course contents will be identical to the IKO courses outlined above. IKO qualifications will be given at the end of the course allowing the usual IKO cardholder benefits.

If you have mastered the basics, and want to progress we can also offers an advanced clinic. You can learn anything from, backloops and wave riding to kiteloops and handle passes, let us help you take your riding to the next level.

With all our courses we can provide video analysis for your course, giving you valuable feed back on your performance and progression. We can arrange to put this onto VCD as a souvenir of your kiteboarding experience.

Please book as many hours as you feel you might need in advance, as we get very busy in the kitesurfing season and may not be able to extend your booking if you don't let us know how much you require in advance.

Hourly Rate NZ $90 / hour.

IKO Kiteboarder Workbook
Each student participating in an IKO course will be given a kiteboarders workbook. This workbook complements the course and will help you to become independent and safe wherever you decide to ride. The workbook functions as an excellent reference point and learning aid both during and after your course. The workbook includes useful tips on understanding the wind, choosing your kiteboarding equipment, and a complete listing of kiteboarding terminology.

All the above Kitesurfing Courses can be booked online...

IKO Kitesurfing Instructor Course in Auckland, New Zealand.

Kitesurfing is the fastest growing water-sport, therefore it is no surprise that there is a high demand for qualified instructors across the globe. Our kitesurfing instructor course looks to take competent kitesurfers through the IKO syllabus. Using UK trainers and examiners it also gives the added award of BKSA instructor, covering extra elements essential to working safely in the industry.

Experienced IKO level 3 Kiteboarder
You need to be IKO level 3 (going up wind and jumping) or equivalent with minimum 6 months experience, and have a First Aid and Power Boat certificate to do the instructor course. If you have these then you can book straight onto our 6 day IKO/BKSA course.

Inexperienced IKO Level 3 Kiteboarder
We also run a 4-week option, which is aimed at existing level 3 kiteboarders with 6 months kiteboarding experience, who still need further training. Course participants will gain IKO/BKSA Instructor, first aid and powerboat certification as well as invaluable, teaching practice and industry training.

Please contact us for more details of Kitesurfing Instructor Courses, and dates.

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Accommodation for Kitesurfing in Auckland, New Zealand.

For all information regarding accommodation in New Zealand please contact us.

Current wind conditions for Kitesurfing in Auckland, New Zealand.

Extreme Sports Cafe Kite boarding programs in New Zealand

Notes:
All prices are in New Zealand dollars and include GST.
Session durations during any of the courses will vary between 2-4 hours

GENERAL CONDITIONS
You must be able to swim and be comfortable in the water.

REFUNDS
In case of adverse weather conditions, we will change the kite surfing lesson schedule to another date.
If this is not possible then the guests will receive a full refund of the prepaid missed lessons and a credit for any deposit also.

PRE-BOOKING
We recommend you to pre-book as soon as you can.
We will ask you for a 10% deposit when booking.
The balance of the fees need to be paid normally one month prior to arrival at our school.

CANCELLATION
Please see our Terms and Conditions.

For Hotels, accommodation and booking for Kitesurfing in New Zealand please contact us.

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The rest of the world...

Make sure you ask us about our other locations around the world for Kite Surfing...

MAURITIUS
CABARETE
BARBADOS SILVER SANDS
EL YAQUE
ST LUCIA
CAPE VERDE
TARIFA VALDEVAQUEROS
GOLF DE ROSES
RAS SUDR
SAFAGA
ALACATI

Also available are combined Wind and Kite Surf packages... be sure to ask for details...

ESC conducts all its courses using IKO Instructors, following IKO Guidelines.

Extreme Sports Cafe can introduce you to the best instructors and equipment in this exciting and rapidly growing water sport.

GET IN TOUCH WITH US NOW TO START THE ADVENTURE…

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Alternatively, drop us an email: info@extremesportscafe.com