Kiting Lessons
Kiteboarding or Kitesurfing is an exciting synergy of a number of other sporting activities. Kiteboarding links surfing, wakeboarding, kite flying, snowboarding, landboarding, windsurfing, skateboarding and paragliding... no wonder kiteboarding is the fastest growing water sport on the planet!
 The exciting NEW sport of Kiteboarding can be quick and easy to learn, with the proper instruction and support. At Board Crazy our Kiteboarding Lessons are professional and structured, yet heaps of fun. We make the learning process a joy!
Board Crazy’s kiteboarding courses offer the latest training techniques and equipment that help students learn faster and safer than ever before. Our training programs are customized to give each individual student the skills to become an independent kiteboarder with the confidence to handle a variety of situations and conditions.
We offer a very comprehensive instruction program, with lessons perfect for every level of experience - whether you're a total beginner or a competent kiteboarder that wants to hone your skills and learn new moves……we have a lesson that will rapidly advance your kiteboarding!
WARNING Attempting to self-teach or fly without professional instruction is extremely dangerous and should not be attempted under any circumstances. With so many excellent schools available throughout Australia and the world, there is no reason to tempt fate.
 Book your kiteboarding lesson today. Come out to Board Crazy and have some fun learning to kiteboard with the experts. We have the largest kiteboarding schol with the best prices and, of course, the local favourite.
Kiteboarding lessons are wind and weather dependant. For best results we need a minimum of around 8 knots for safety, and a maximum of 25 knots.
Check out the Board Crazy Kiteboard Lesson options listed below, then email us for a reservation to book your spot with Newcastle's most experienced kiteboarding instructors.
B-2 Trainer Kite Pre-Lesson Program……boost your lesson value!
 At Board Crazy Kiteboarding School we are all about helping you become a competent Kiteboarder as quickly and as easily as possible. We want you out there boosting big, cutting loose and having a fantastic time on the water as soon as possible. You can really help shorten your learning phase heaps by spending some time flying a B-2 Trainer Kite. This is a great way to hone your kite flying skill ahead of coming along for your lesson.
As ‘kite flying’ is the basis of the sport of Kiteboarding, the sooner you hone those flying skills the better. We notice a huge difference between our students who have spent prior time with a B-2 Trainer Kite and those who haven’t. It’s really great fun and makes a big difference……why not include your family and friends, even the kids, take them down the beach for some fun flying sessions.
We always have B-2 Trainers available in the store for sale. But we also have them available for loan as part of our Kiteboarding Lesson Program. If you book and pay for your lesson in advance we will give you, on loan, a B-2 Trainer package including the B-2 Instructional DVD. This is our way of helping you prepare for and get the most out of your lesson session.
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B-2 Trainer and Zero to Hero DVD Pack Pre-Lesson Purchase
 If you aren’t quite ready to book your Kiteboarding Lesson but do know you want to get into Kiteboarding or at least you want to know what its all about, then a really great way of getting involved is to plonk yourself in front of the TV before you plonk yourself in the water and watch Zero to Hero.
Zero to Hero fills a vital niche in kiteboarding instruction DVDs for the rank beginner rider. This DVD specializes in taking riders with never-ever ability and bringing them up to the self-sufficient riding level. The focus of this DVD allows in depth discussion and coverage of vital information that will allow riders to be safe and improve their abilities at a more rapid rate throughout their entire learning curve.
Click here for more information on the Zero to Hero DVD
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Lesson Gift Vouchers
What a fantastic gift, a Kiteboarding Lesson with the renowned Board Crazy Kiteboarding School. Great for Birthdays, Christmas, Father’s Day and even Mother’s Day!!!
With your payment we will issue you with a Gift Voucher printed with the persons name of your choice. Payments can be made in person or over the phone. Where necessary we can post the voucher to an address of your choice. To redeem the lesson the Lesson Voucher Recipient need only phone or call in to the store and book the lesson session. With the confirmed booking the student can then join the B-2 Trainer Kite Pre-Lesson Program and start practicing.
There is a time limit of six months for the voucher to be redeemed.
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Where We Do Kiteboarding Lessons
 The Newcastle and Lake Macquarie area has a fantastic variety of excellent riding locations that suite various wind directions and conditions.
The choice of location for your lesson will not be finalized until the day of the lesson, this is because we want to optimize the prevailing conditions for your lesson.
 All we need is wind but not to much!!!
In the Summer season we conduct the majority of our lessons on the open beaches around the area, depending on wind strength, direction and conditions. Nobby's, Merewether, and Blacksmiths beaches are all regular training grounds for open-water lessons, whilst Belmont and Marmong Point are ideal for flat-water.
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Board Crazy Instructors
All our Board Crazy instructors are IKO qualified to Level 2, which means they have reached the safety and proficiency standard of the International Kiteboarding Organization. As well they are members of AKS (Australian Kiteboarding Association) and strongly recommend that every rider join AKSA as soon as possible.
Our maximum course sizes are two students to one instructor to abide by safety regulations – unlike a lot of other schools.
Board Crazy has a 100% safety record, so you learn quickly and safely and be kiteboarding in no time.
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Getting Your Own Gear
After learning, most people purchase their own kit which can be a daunting prospect. Instructors are therefore the best source for information with regards suitable kit as they can best assess your skills and requirements.
 As a general rule, a good first kite is a 9-15 metre medium aspect kite, this will cover you for average winds in our area. Size will be dependant on weight - a 60kg person can use a 9m when an 80kg person is on a 15m for example.
Mid aspect kites tend to be more stable, have easy relaunchability and can be slowed down to make them more predictable, the ideal characteristics for learners. These kites will also take any rider well into their riding progression and will never be outgrown. The best board size to learn on is 140-160cm long and around 40cm wide. |
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