Kiteboarding Lessons in Kite Republic School
Ready to join the fun and become a kiteboarder? Learn with us! Kite Republic is Melbourne’s original Kiteboarding school, born in 2000 and still the most prominent school on St Kilda’s West Beach. We are passionate about ensuring you have lots of fun whilst being taught to the latest IKO (International Kiteboarding Organisation) standards, and all our instructors are IKO qualified.
There is nothing quite like the feeling of your first ride when it all comes together!
Options
6hr Passport to Ride Package
Duration: 6 hours: This program will take all the skills you have learned previously and, by adding boards skills have you up and riding!
What's included in Kiteboarding Lessons in Kite Republic School
(Subject to Option Inclusions)KITE PILOT Lesson 80% of kiteboarding is kite control. This important 1st step is the fastest and safest way to develop solid kite skills while learning about the wind, power zones, safety and kiteboarding equipment. The first hour of this lesson is on the beach before heading to the water for another hour of fun, progression, and the beginnings of your new addiction! (2 Hours) HIT THE WATER Lesson Guaranteed addiction… From the safety of the water you will learn powered body drags, how to re-launch your kite and self-rescue techniques. Your goal is safe confident control in the water. (2 Hours) BOARD RIDER Lesson This is the day you get on the board! This lesson is designed to take all the skills you have learned previously and, by adding board skills have you kiteboarding safely and successfully on your own. There is nothing quite like the feeling of your first ride when it all comes together. (2 Hours)
Inclusions
- Wetsuit, life jacket, helmet, harness and kite equipment.
- Please bring bathers and towel
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Must sign waiver
- Minimum weight is 30k
- Lessons aimed at beginners new to the sport
- Must be competent in swimming
- May not be suitable for those with certain medical conditions
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the lesson. Before your kiteboarding lesson, we will meet at the KR School trailer at St Kilda West Beach opposite 325 Beaconsfield Parade.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Must sign waiver • State Voucher Reference Number at the time of booking • Present printed or smartphone voucher on arrival
