Kiteboarder Program : Discovery

A 1 * Carry and set up the lines and kite * Determine the wind direction and upwind and downwind (windward, leeward). * Fly a small kite (inflatable, stunt kite, foil…) on the wind window edge and maintain it close to the ground. * Know how to stop the kite power in case of problem by releasing the bar.

B 1 * Be aware of the area where the kite can fall down wind to the pilot. * Recover the kite on land. * Position the kite on request from 9 to 3 o’clock on the wind window edge. * Launch a kite with an assistant and choose the right angle to the wind. * Fly the kite in the power area without crashing it. * Twist and untwist the lines while the kite flies. * Recover a kite and secure it on land. * Land a kite with the help of an assistant.

C 1 * Fly a kite hooked to the harness. * Pilot hooked to the harness with one hand. * Activate the harness release system or quick release located on a leader line.

D 1 * Perform a downwind course by body dragging and using the power of the kite.

E 1 * Relaunch a kite from the water. * Wind the lines in the water and recover the kite. * Perform a self-rescue in deep water. * Identify potential wind obstacles creating lift or down draft and be able to define the wind direction. Understand that practice with onshore wind is dangerous.


Intermediate Kiteboarder