Why learn it with an Instructor?

While it takes a few weeks for a beginner to learn how to kitesurf efficiently, it normally takes only 10 hours for a beginner to learn all the safety and basic techniques of kitesurfing with an Instructor. The beginner can then use those techniques to continue practicing kitesurfing safely all by themselves.

Kitesurfing is a radical sport and can be very dangerous if you don't follow and respect the safety rules at all times and learn the basic techniques.

The equipment for kitesurfing is very expensive and can be easily destroyed while you are learning, this is one of the various advantages of learning kitesurfing with the help of a professional instructor, this way you will preserve your health and will not risk your recently bought equipment.

Why learn in Búzios?

Búzios in known internationally for having excellent sailing conditions, and its weather is good all year round, with warm water and very little rain. Praia Rasa is very good for learning as it is shallow and with constant winds coming from the ocean, without gusts or turbulences.

The water is clean and the waves are small. Another advantage is the structure of the city where you can enjoy good restaurants and a fun night life.

Why learn with an IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) Instructor?

The IKO courses are standardized, and this means that instructors in over 22 countries use the same methods that are internationally recognized and proved to work. The organization is mostly concerned with the safety of the students and the affiliated schools follow the norms and standards set by IKO rigorously. When you finish your course you will receive your Kiteboarder Card, establishing the level that you achieved, so that you can keep learning in any other IKO school around the world, without loosing time and right from where you finished your last lesson.

What do I have to bring to the beach?

Please wear clothes appropriate for water sports, sunglasses, sun block, a hat and bring your towel for a shower after the lessons.

Should I buy my equipment before taking the lessons?

It is better to buy the equipment after taking the classes, and with the help of your instructor, determine wich kite and board are better for your weight and the conditions of where you plan to sail.

What do I need to know to take the course?

The student must know how to swim efficiently and feel comfortable out in the ocean or in lagoons. It is not necessary to have experience in other sports, but it is advisable to be in good physical conditions. Students that are a bit over their weight will have no problems as we choose the kites according to their weight.

What if there is no wind in my scheduled day?

There will be no lessons and if possible we will try to re-schedule you to another day. The students can have surfing lessons on this days.

Is kitesurfing dangerous?

Kitesurfing is a radical sport and the persons that want to practice it have to be responsible and always follow the safety rules of the sport. Most of the accidents that happened with this sport were because the persons were not responsible and chose to do it in dangerous locations and with inappropriate conditions (strong, gusty, onshore winds). If you choose a safe place to kitesurf and are a responsible person, serious about your health and life, the sport will prove to be not dangerous but radical or extreme.

Will I be able to Kitesurf?

ALL of our students, that finished our Basic Course, were able to stand on the board and ride. We have taught to people from different nationalities, sex, and ages and while it took four hours for some of them, others would only stand on the board after 12 to 15 hours of lessons. But the average time to complete the basic course is 10 hours.

Will I need a car?

Yes, our school is about ten miles from the center of Búzios.

If you don't want to rent a car and don't have transportation, please let us know in advance so that we can make arrangements.