KITE SCHOOL

Welcome on board of the Mozambique Kitesurfing School, with 10 years of international experience in teaching Kitesurfing. My name is Daniele, I come from Italy and I have been practising this wonderful sport since 2000, obtaining the teaching licence in 2003.
I have been travelling since then to different kite schools of each continent, teaching more than 1000 trainees.
I have stopped my journey here in Maputo as the weather conditions are great... and Africa has fascinated me...
We are situated in Maputo, bairro Costa do sol, but when the wind blows we can be found at various locations along the local beaches looking for the best conditions for quick and safe learning.
I am here to give you the opportunity to feel the emotions of surfing on the water, by letting yourself be pulled by the force of the wind, in total safety and by using new and up to date equipment for you to enjoy the experience.
You can improve your technique quickly once you have learned some kite flying skills and found your balance on the board. We work on a beach where most of the time the water is flat. The wind is not too strong during 90% of the summertime and blows with an intensity of 13 to 18 knots from 12pm until sunset.
The best time is from mid August until April. The less windy period is from May until August, but there is always some wind from the South. I would recommend wearing a short wetsuit from May until August, which the school offers to its trainees.
So, what are you waiting for? Just give it a try and make the most of it!

KITESURF LESSONS

My job is to guide you to become an independent kiteboarder who knows how to practise the sport safely. During the course I will make sure that you feel secure at all times for fast and easy learning, so you can jump on the board in no time.
Kitesurfing is a safe sport if it is practiced with awareness, following the rules of physics and nature is essential.
You will never be left without assistance, the lessons will only be taught in safe conditions and in low tide.
NOTE: I work with radio in the helmet, we will be always in touch.
Our Kitesurf courses are divided in 4 levels, to be independent and autonomous you will need to become at least a level 3 rider.
Here are the three levels:

LEVEL 1 (BASIC COURSE)

After a deep theoretical introduction,we will be flying a kite on the beach to learn basic flying skills and to become familiar with all the safety systems. You will be introduced to how to determine safe conditions for kiting as well as kite setup and handling. It usually takes 2 to 3 hours to reach level 1.

LEVEL 2 (INTERMEDIATE COURSE)

Once you have mastered the basics of kite control, we will go in the water to practise more kite flying skills such as how to gain power from the kite, relaunch from the water and body drag with control. Following these exercises, we are ready to get up on the board with a water start and ride a short distance. To complete level 2 you will need between 8 to 13 hours, then you enter level 3.

LEVEL 3 (INDEPENDENT COURSE)

Consistent riding in all the directions including riding upwind, riding next to other riders and water users, knowing the right of way rules (ROW) and practising first advanced maneuvers including sliding transitions or toeside riding.

NOTE: WE USE INTERNATIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS THAT ARE FOCUSSED ON THE SAFE PRACTICE OF THE SPORT.

Many people ask me how long it takes to become an independent kiteboarder (level3). It is impossible to know beforehand how much time you will exactly need, and depends on your motivation, how often you get to practise and prior experience in similar sports like wakeboarding, sailing, snowboarding and many more.

WELCOME TO KITESURFING!
ENJOY YOUR KITESURFING EXPERIENCE!

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