Whether you come here to join a kitesurf course or just for some relaxing sessions on your own, we can arrange your accomodation and transfers.
For the rest of your holiday you can join many other activities that we offer with your friends or family.
Please make reservation at least 2 weeks before if you will not bring your own kite and board.
Gökova beach, a 3 km. long max 50 cm depth in 150 meters without even a small stone which makes this calm sandy beach top ranked in kitesurfers' choice.
Kitesurf week
Where does the trip begin?
At Dalaman Airport! We bring you up from there.
What are the highlights of this trip?
Gökova beach is the best point for kitesurfing in Turkey
What is the difficulty level?
Easy wind, strong wind, 19 m², 8 m²...
Who can participate?
Anyone in relatively good physical condition, who can swim and who does not possess medical problems, and who has a desire to kitesurf!
Program Details
Day-1/ Transfer to a hotel in Akyaka. First meeting and introducing Akyaka (Please choose your accommodation from our offers)
Day-2 / Start course or kite on your own depending on your level.
Day-3 / Carry on kiting.
Day-4 / You should be getting better on board
Day-5 / Optional day. Dalyan/Iztuzu Beach, rafting on Dalaman River, big bazaar in Mugla, Canyoning in Toparlar, Seakayak in Akyaka or just relax.
Day-6 / Last day on board. Do your best.
Day-7 / That's all, transfer to airport
What to bring
Swim wear, sun protection (hat, sun screen ect.), sun glasses, camera (Do not worry if there is no camera, we will give your digi-pics at the end of the trip).
Price
390 Euro or 255 £ including Transfers from and to Dalaman Airport, All transfers during the week, Guidance, Equipment, Insurance,
This price is not including accommodation. As we offer many opportunities, the total price of accommodation will be added on the tour price.
Course Programmes
Level 1
(4 Hours with IKO Certificate)
320 TL
Setting-up -
Piloting - Safety - Managing of the practice area
- Spot analysis
The best way to discover kiteboarding! By the end
of this program, you will be ready to move to the
next step: getting up on the board! The first part
of this program will take you through the steps of
piloting a 2 or 4 lines kite, and body dragging in
the water. You will also learn about safety and
how important it is to the sport. Furthermore, you
will be taken through the steps of equipment set
up and launching and landing.
A
- Carry and set up the lines and kite
- Determine the wind direction and upwind and
downwind (windward, leeward).
- Fly a small kite (inflatable, stunt kite, foil…)
on the wind window edge and maintain it close to
the ground.
- Know how to stop the kite power in case of
problem by releasing the bar. Be aware that the
kite leash must be worn at all times, before kite
launching and until landing.
B
- Be aware of the area where the kite can fall
down wind to the pilot.
- Recover the kite on land.
- Position the kite on request from 9 to 3 o'clock
on the wind window edge.
- Launch a kite with an assistant and choose the
right angle to the wind.
- Fly the kite in the power area without crashing
it.
- Twist and untwist the lines while the kite
flies.
- Recover a kite and secure it on land.
- Land a kite with the help of an assistant.
C
- Fly a kite hooked to the harness.
- Pilot hooked to the harness with one hand.
- Activate the harness release system or quick
release located on a leader line.
D
- Perform a downwind course by body dragging and
using the power of the kite.
E
- Relaunch a kite from the water.
- Wind the lines in the water and recover the
kite.
- Perform a self-rescue in deep water.
- Launch a kite alone on land.
- Identify potential wind obstacles creating lift
or down draft and be able to define the wind
direction. Understand that practice with onshore
wind is dangerous
This course can be done in a
day or two days. It is possible to combine IKO Level-1
and IKO Level-2 courses and 4 days period is
recommended to complete with success. At each stage of
your progress, your level will be certified thanks to
the
IKO Kiteboarder Card . Not only does this card
allow you to continue your training in any other
affiliated center, it also gives you discounts in
selected stores around the
Level 2
(4 Hours with IKO Certificate)
320 TL
Water start -
Managing the kite's power - Edging
By the end of the intermediate program, you will
get up on the board for your first ride. During
the course, you will improve kite piloting with
power, one hand kite piloting, body dragging
unhooked and hooked in to your harness. Perfect
for those who wish to practice a few times per
year and rent equipment during holidays.
F
- Define if the practice area is safe for
practice.
- Set up and check the equipment alone (kite,
line, control bar).
G
- Go away from the shore (with side-shore and
side-on-shore wind) while body dragging, go down
wind and come back to the shore.
- In the water, pilot a kite with power from one
side of the wind window to the other, passing by
the power area. The pilot must be able to perform
while piloting the kite at different heights from
the water.
- Perform the previously mentioned exercise while
piloting with one hand.
H
- Know the water start theory: board and body
positioning, kite piloting.
- Recover the board in deep water and position the
feet in the foot-straps and keep the position
while flying the kite.
I
-Stand up on the board and ride while moving the
kite up and down.
- Tie the board leash alone.
- Set up a 4 line kite alone and check that it is
properly done. Obligatory at this point if it
hasn't been done before.
- Fly 4 line kite.
- Activate the safety systems of a 4 line bar
(power loop, leash).
- Adjust a four line kite while using the power
loop.
- Adjust the trim system of a 4 line kite to avoid
it to fly backward or to adjust the power.
You need two days to complete
this course with success. It is possible to combine
IKO Level-2 and IKO Level-3 courses. At each stage of
your progress, your level will be certified thanks to
the
IKO Kiteboarder Card . Not only does this card
allow you to continue your training in any other
affiliated center, it also gives you discounts in
selected stores around the world.
Level 3
( IKO Certificate)
100 TL / hour
Riding
powered - Going Up-wind - Switch of Direction
- First Jump You will be able to ride upwind and do
your first jump! During this program, you will
learn how to manage your practice area and to
choose your equipment. Your kite flying skills
will be improved and you will learn how to
control your direction and power, and come
back to your starting point. You will be able
to fly more powerful kites. You will be use a
twin tip, mutant or a smaller directional
board.
J
- Know the right of way rules.
- Ride away from the shore and come back to the
shore.
K
- Edge on the heel and toe side to change the
course.
- Accelerate by edging down and moving the kite.
- Stop by edging.
- Be able to keep an edge.
L
- Ride away from the shore and come back at
starting point. Ride upwind.
- Constantly ride upwind.
M
- Recover the board without the leash, by body
dragging upwind.
- Ride a twin tip. Optional if it has been done
before.
- Switch of direction.
N
- Know the theoretical approach to jumps.
- Perform a small jump and land it.
At each stage of your
progress, your level will be certified thanks to the
IKO Kiteboarder Card . Not only does this card
allow you to continue your training in any other
affiliated center, it also gives you discounts in
selected stores around the
Price
180 Euro or 120 £ including All transfers during the course, Coaching, Equipment, Insurance,
This price is not including accommodation. As we offer many opportunities, the total price of accommodation will be added on the tour price.
Price
280 Euro or 185 £ including All transfers during course, Coaching, Equipment, Insurance,
This price is not including accommodation. As we offer many opportunities, the total price of accommodation will be added on the tour price.