Day 1: First Flight
Basics of Kite Control
How to control the kite
Emergency Systems
Learn about the three emergency safety systems
Kite Setup
How to properly set up the bar and kite, including site selection.
Body Dragging Downwind
How to harness the power of the kite to move in different downwind directions
Assisted Launch and Landings
How to launch and land a kite with someone assisting you
Self Rescue
How to use the kite to sail home in an emergency while out on the water
Independent Water Entry/Exit
How to independently launch the kite, enter the water, body drag solo, exit the water and land the kite.
Day 2 Body Dragging
Body Dragging Upwind
Learn the techniques to effectively body drag upwind in order to recover the board and navigate the marine environment
Body Dragging with the Board
How to maintain control of the board while body dragging
Water Start Step 1 of 4
The Water Start Position
Setting up the kite and board so as to create a stable position from which to waterstart (stand up) and begin riding
Day 3 Water Start
Water Start Step 2 and 4: The Power Stroke
How to utilize the kite to generate the power to stand up and ride the first ten feet
Water Start Step 3: Body Postioning
How to position the rider's body to remain balanced while standing up and riding
Water Start: Complete Integration
How to integrate the different steps of the Water Start process to achieve a smooth experience standing up from the waterstart position to riding
Continuous Riding- Downwind
How to continue to ride once the rider has successfully stood up on the board
Day 4 Upwind Riding
Riding Upwind
How to ride upwind and return to your starting location (avoiding the walk of shame)
Changing Direction: Sliding Transition
How to change directions while riding using a sliding transition
Day 5+ Progression toward intermediate
Self Launching and Landing
How to correctly launch and land a kite independently
Dealing with waves
How to mange the effects of waves and currents
