We are the number one provider within Northern Ireland for Kitesurf lessons. Our Head Instructor is IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) certified, holds valid RYA First Aid and Insurance certificates, and has many years of kitesurfing experience. He is also a qualified CSIA Ski Instructor.Our aim is to provide a structured training programme in a safe environment that allows students to progress and become independent kitesurfers. Students will follow the IKO approved training Syllabus which cover items such as riding skills, safety, right of way rules, equipment setup and selection.Located on the Ards Peninsula of County Down, Northern Ireland we are ideally situated to teach kitesurfing. With regular winds, NI Kitesurfing is the perfect choice when considering learning to kitesurf.Click here to view some footage of our kitesurfing in action. Intro to Powerkiting Course (1 session / 3 hours)No previous experience is required. If you are not sure if kitesurfing is for you, why not try our powerkiting introduction session without the need for getting into the sea. For a full list of items covered in the course click here Intro to Kiteboarding Course (2 sessions / 6 hours)No previous experience is required but any background in powerkiting, wake boarding, windsurfing, sailing or surfing will definitely help you progress further during the course.If you are not sure if kitesurfing is for you, why not try our introduction session to kiteboarding. For a full list of items covered in the course click here Full Kiteboarding Course (4 sessions / 12 hours)No previous experience is required but any background in powerkiting, wake boarding, windsurfing, sailing or surfing will definitely help you progress further during the course.12 hours is the minimum instruction period we recommend to people who want to start the sport. This is the minimum amount of instruction time for novice kitesurfers to be able to progress by themselves afterwards - in a safe and controlled way. For a full list of items covered in the course click here. Supervised Hire / Practice HireYou must hold a level 2 BKSA or IKO qualification, a valid kitesurf insurance policy and have boardstarted or ridden within the last six months.If you are not in a position to buy equipment and want to continue to kitesurf, Supervised hire is the perfect way to go. Here at NI Kitesurfing we have a range of Cabrinha kites and a selection of boards that can be used in a supervised environment.
