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The right kitesurfing course for your level

Are you a beginner with no previous experience,
or have you already taken a course but haven’t made it onto the board,
or are you more or less confident on the board and still need the expert support of an experienced kitesurf instructor?

We have the right kitesurfing course for every level

Learn to kitesurf in a group with your friends or relatives or connect with other participants in this group course. For beginners without previous experience to get a quick and safe introduction to kiteboarding.

Kitesurf course
Group

4 hrs / 4 participants
Mondays – Fridays

  • For beginners
  • 1 or 2 days
  • Monday – Friday
  • Max. 4 participants
€120/ pro Person pro Tag
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Kitesurf course
Trio

4 hrs / 3 participants
Saturdays – Sundays

  • For beginners
  • 1 or 2 days
  • at the weekend
  • Maximum 3 participants
€140/ pro Person pro Tag
more info

Kitesurf course
Duo

3 hours / 2 participants
daily

  • for advanced users
  • 2 students / 1 instructor
  • 1 or 2 kite sets
  • bookable daily
€150/ pro Person pro Tag
more info

Kitesurf course
Private

from 2 hours / 1 participant
daily

  • for advanced users
  • Intensive learning
  • Flexible start times
  • 2-4 hours / day
ab €160/ pro Person pro Tag
more info

Kitesurf course group

The kitesurfing course for beginners who also have time during the week. The course always takes place from Monday to Friday in small groups of a maximum of 4 participants per kitesurfing instructor.

In your first course you will learn all the basics with us. After a short spot briefing (where we explain all the special features of the kitesurfing area), we start setting up the equipment straight away.
After setting up and a safety briefing, we launch the kite and then head straight into the water. After a few exercises to get used to the kite, you’ll do your first body drags – now the fun and action begins.

Structure kitesurf course

The 2-day beginners course is divided into 3-4 steps. Each step builds on the previous one, so no steps can be skipped. As a rule, level 3 is reached, but some make it to level 4.

Step 1: Introduction, kite handling, wind window
  • Spot briefing and safety briefing
  • Setting up the kite and kite handling, safety systems
  • Explanation of the wind window – launch the kite, fly in a controlled manner and landing the kite
Step 2: kite control and body dragging
  • Controlled launch and flying of the kite in the water
  • Launch the kite out of the water (relaunch)
  • Bodydrag on downwind course and upwind course

Optional: VDWS kite license

After the first day of the course there will be a theory session at our kite camp to acquire the VDWS kitesurfing license. The license and the seminar are not included in the course price. This unit can be booked at the same time as your booking. You can find all information about the license here.

Day 2

Step 3: water start & glide
  • Start with the board from waist-deep water and glide the first few meters.
Step 4: maintain your height, basic jibe
  • Controlled driving and first turning maneuvers
  • Course schedule for advanced learners

Still have questions? Then take a look at our FAQ or contact us.

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Deluxe kitesurfing course weekend

The weekend deluxe kitesurfing course for beginners. The course only takes place at the weekend in small groups of a maximum of 3 participants per kitesurf instructor.

This course is for those who want to get started at the weekend. The structure of the course is the same as the 4-person group course, but progress is faster in the compact group.

Structure kitesurf course

The 2-day beginners course is divided into 3-4 steps. Each step builds on the previous one, so no steps can be skipped. Level 4 is usually reached.

Step 1: Introduction, kite handling, wind window
  • Spot briefing and safety briefing
  • Setting up the kite and kite handling, safety systems
  • Explanation of the wind window – launch the kite, fly in a controlled manner and landing the kite
Step 2: kite control and body dragging
  • Controlled launch and flying of the kite in the water
  • Launch the kite out of the water (relaunch)
  • Bodydrag on downwind course and upwind course

Optional: VDWS kite license

After the first day of the course there will be a theory session at our kite camp to acquire the VDWS kitesurfing license. The license and the seminar are not included in the course price. This unit can be booked at the same time as your booking. You can find all information about the license here.

Day 2

Step 3: water start & glide
  • Start with the board from waist-deep water and glide the first few meters.
Step 4: maintain your height, basic jibe
  • Controlled driving and first turning maneuvers
  • Course schedule for advanced learners

Still have questions? Then take a look at our FAQ or contact us.

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Duo Kitesurf Course

This kitesurfing course can be booked as a beginner or advanced course. As a beginner with no previous experience, you will learn how to handle the kite in this course.
As a beginner who has already completed a beginner’s course, you can build on the skills you have already learned in this course.
Once you have kite control, you will make your first attempts at launching the kite up to the first few meters on the kiteboard.
As a refresher course, you can deepen your skills.
Beginners who have already completed a kite course can practice with 2 kite sets in this course.

The beginners course is divided into 2 steps. Each step builds on the previous one, so no steps can be skipped.

Step 1: Introduction, kite handling, wind window
  • Spot briefing and safety briefing
  • Setting up the kite and kite handling, safety systems
  • Explanation of the wind window – launching the kite, controlled flying and landing
Step 2: kite control and body dragging
  • Controlled launch and flying of the kite in the water
  • Launch the kite out of the water (relaunch)
  • Bodydrag on downwind course and upwind course

Optional: VDWS kite license

After the first day of the course there will be a theory session at our kite camp to acquire the VDWS kitesurfing license. The license and the seminar are not included in the course price. This unit can be booked at the same time as your booking. You can find all information about the license here.

COURSE FOR PROMOTION PROCEDURE

You have already completed an introductory course and can assemble and dismantle the kite, take off and land with assistance and have also carried out body dragging in the water.

Step 3: water start & glide

  • Start with the board from waist-deep water and glide the first few meters.

Step 4: maintain your height, basic jibe

  • Controlled driving and first turning maneuvers

Still have questions? Then take a look at our FAQ or contact us.

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PRIVATE KITESURF COURSE

This kitesurfing course is primarily suitable as an advanced course for advanced kiters, or for repeaters who want to refresh their kiting skills again to get rid of the last uncertainties. As a beginner, you can also book this course if you have previous experience in handling power kites.
As a beginner who has already completed a beginner course, you can build on the skills you have already learned in this course. When the kite control is there, the first attempts to take off are made up to the first few meters on the kiteboard.

All kitesurfing equipment is of course included in the price, i.e. kite, bar, board, wetsuit, trapeze and leash and can still be used by you for the rest of the day after the lesson.

  • For advanced kiters and refreshers
  • Personal care
  • Intensive learning
  • Flexible start times
  • Flexible course duration (2-4 hours) can be booked
  • Material rental included after the course

The rental equipment is uninsured, the renter is liable for damage, loss & theft.
We recommend that you take out VDWS liability and rental insurance specifically for kiters.

All information about the VDWS safety tool here.

Still have questions? Then take a look at our FAQ or contact us.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where do we meet and what happens next?

We meet at 9.30 in the morning at our station on the Ketjil campsite. Here you will receive a wetsuit and a harness incl. Safetyleash. Then we make our way to the beach where, after a short theoretical introduction, we start with practical exercises.

How or where can we find you?

Our kitesurfing school is located at the Ketjil campsite in Oostvoorne. You can find directions in our spot guide.

I have already done a course. Is the group course suitable for me?

Can you get on the board and already glide a few meters?
Then book a 2-hour private course.
In private lessons, we improve your kite control, posture when riding and edging the board. The aim of this course is to walk upwind or return to the starting point. After the private lessons, you can continue practicing with the material for the rest of the day, which is of course included in the price.

Can I stay overnight with you?

In our kitesurf camp at Camping Ketjil you can also sleep in our beautiful sheddies. Equipped with 2 beds, electricity and light, you can get through the night in comfort. Information and booking here.

You can find more accommodation and lots of information about the surrounding area in our spot guide.

Do I need insurance for the course?

Apart from health insurance or international health insurance, you do not need any other insurance during the course. During the course you are covered by our school liability insurance. However, as soon as you practice on your own, i.e. in a rental relationship without direct supervision by one of our kitesurf instructors, we recommend that you take out liability insurance that covers kitesurfing.
In cooperation with AXA Insurance, the VDWS offers a comprehensive insurance package for kitesurfing, windsurfing, sailing, SUP, kayaking, paddling, rowing, surfing, wingsurfing, snowkiting and motorboats (up to 44 kW).
You can find information about this insurance here: VDWS Safety Tool