Level 5 Independent at Sea

You’re at level 5 (independent at sea) when you can fully sail on your own in sea conditions. That means you: Can sail upwind independently at sea, even with current and waves Feel comfortable launching and landing in more challenging conditions Have basic tricks like transitions and first jumps under your belt Can safely handle falling and restarting in deep water Can confidently do longer sessions without continuous supervision Have completed your first downwinders without issues In short: you’ve mastered the basics, feel at home at sea and are ready to build your skills further toward wave riding, higher jumps and more technical progress.

When you can do this independently and repeatably: learn to read waves and use them as a ramp or to ride, improve jump technique and jump higher, learn smooth transitions and rotations, work on personal tricks (e.g. darkslide, kiteloop), develop more style and control in your riding, refine downwinder technique, step out of your comfort zone with confidence and safety and first time strapless or on a waveboard?.

During level 5 sessions you kite mostly independently and spend a lot of hours on the water. We combine group theory with personal 1-on-1 coaching, and sometimes use a helmet with radio for direct feedback. We also use video analysis to clearly capture your progress and work on targeted improvements. The most important ingredient is that we safely push you out of your comfort zone so you gain confidence, learn new tricks and lift your kitesurf skills to the next level.

For example in Red Sea - Hurghada, Southern Spain and Zanzibar. Also see the coached events on this page.