Kitesurf Lessons Santa Maria
For all of you wishing to learn how to Kitesurf or to improve your Kitesurfing skills, our center in Santa Maria offers a vast lesson program for you to choose from.
All our Kitesurfing lessons are given by certified instructors only and are offered in several different languages. In order to help you find the appropriate course for your level, we split our ION CLUB Kite Tuition program into three main parts.
BEGINNER SECTION – for all of you who like to start Kitesurfing
INTERMEDIATE SECTION – for those who like to become independent Kitesurfers
ADVANCED SECTION – for the ones who like to learn a special maneuver or a new discipline.
No matter which stage of your kitesurfing journey you might be, we guarantee that our instructors will be passionate about making you improve!
Our offers
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Beginner
Kitesurf Discovery Course
Duration: 6 hours
Duration: 6 hours
Objectives
During this course, you will learn the very basics of kitesurfing
Objectives
During this course, you will learn the very basics of kitesurfing
Duration: 6 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Towel
Information
Having fun while learning the very basics up to your first water starts. These are the 3 steps to get there :
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Flying a kite on land: launching, landing and kite control
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Flying a kite in the water: body dragging, control and re-launching
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Getting up and riding on a board
You don’t need to be super-fit to kitesurf. And the kit is lightweight, so you don’t need lots of muscle strength either. But of course, a decent level of fitness will help you to progress faster.
Your instructor will be there to support you, coach you, and more importantly, keep you safe through the learning process.
We will provide a range of different DUOTONE KITEBOARDING kites, boards, bars suiting the wind conditions.
Usually, you will do 2 hours/day for the 6 hours course but if there are availability and wind conditions you might be able to squeeze in 2 sessions in a day. Please make sure you contact the center prior your arrival date to check the time of your lesson. Minimum of 24 hours before booking online.
Requirements
For all of you who never tried kitesurfing before
Addons
Kitesurf Progression Course
Duration: 6 hours / 3x 2 hours
Duration: 6 hours / 3x 2 hours
Objectives
Waterstart and riding in both directions
Objectives
Waterstart and riding in both directions
Duration: 6 hours / 3x 2 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Learn how to ride! – During this course you will learn how to do the Waterstart, ride Downwind, and control your speed!
- repeat a water - relaunch of the kite
- repeat quickly the theory of waterstart
- waterstart in both directions
- using the edge of the board
- you will get taught the rules of right of way in order to avoid accidents
- learn how to change riding direction by foot steering (edging)
- make transitions
- learn how to ride fast and stop speed by edging
- Get orientation on the water
- try to come back to the beach to the same point where you started.
Requirements
This course is for you if you already know how to control the kite, bodydrag without any problem and tried a first waterstart.
Addons
Kitesurf Discover / Progression Combo
Duration: 12 hours
Duration: 12 hours
Objectives
Riding in both directions
Objectives
Riding in both directions
Duration: 12 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
- Assistance from a rescue boat
- Certificate
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
For all of you who are serious about learning how to kitesurf.
This combination of 6 hours beginner course and 6 hours progression course will teach you all the necessary basics to safely ride in both directions.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Addons
Kitesurf Private Lessons
Objectives
You set the goal !
Objectives
You set the goal !
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
- Assistance from a rescue boat
- Certificate
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Private beginner lessons will get you to improve a lot faster as you have the full attention of your kitesurf instructor.
For all the ones who need that extra guidance to feel reassured and confident while learning.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Addons
Intermediate
Kitesurf Refresher Course
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Objectives
Refresh your level
Objectives
Refresh your level
Duration: 2 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
- Certificate
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
You have done some Kitesurfing before but you are not sure of how much you remember?
During this 2 hours semi-private course, we will pick up on the things you still are able to do and make sure you feel safe and comfortable on the water.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Addons
Kitesurf Independant Course
Duration: 6 hours/ 3x 2 hours
Duration: 6 hours/ 3x 2 hours
Objectives
Become an independant and safe kitesurfer
Objectives
Become an independant and safe kitesurfer
Duration: 6 hours/ 3x 2 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
You have got you kite basics dialled in, but still struggle with going upwind and don't feel quite ready to go entirely on your own yet.
During this course, we will teach you on how to become an independent and safe kitesurfer.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Addons
Kitesurf Private Lessons
Objectives
You set the goal !
Objectives
You set the goal !
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
- Assistance from a rescue boat
- Certificate
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
You can freely choose the topic and the time of your lesson. You will have the undivided attention of your instructor during this time.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Addons
Advanced
Kitesurf Foil - Private Lessons
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Objectives
Learning how to fly over the water
Objectives
Learning how to fly over the water
Duration: 2 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Insurance
- Assistance from a rescue boat
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Minimum Level for Kitefoil-Training: kiting upwind
All Kite-Trainings include equipment
Requirements
Experienced Kitesurfer
Addons
Kitesurf Foil Training
Duration: 2-4 hours
Duration: 2-4 hours
Objectives
Learn how to fly with a Foil
Objectives
Learn how to fly with a Foil
Duration: 2-4 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
- Assistance from a rescue boat
- Certificate
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Our specially trained instructors will help you to safely manage your first flights. The only risk will be that you get hooked and never want anything else after that lesson!
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Addons
Kitesurf Strapless Training
Duration: 2-4 hours
Duration: 2-4 hours
Objectives
Learn how to ride Strapless
Objectives
Learn how to ride Strapless
Duration: 2-4 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Wetsuit
- Insurance
- Assistance from a rescue boat
- Certificate
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
During our strapless classes, the instructor will teach the differences between riding a Twintip board to riding a Strapless surfboard. Waterstarting, efficient riding and Jibing are the usual topics we teach during Kitesurf Strapless Training.
Requirements
You can swim comfortable in open sea
Addons
Kitesurf Trick Time Course
Duration: 2-4 hours
Duration: 2-4 hours
Objectives
Learn a new trick
Objectives
Learn a new trick
Duration: 2-4 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
- Certificate
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Once you are not struggling anymore with going upwind the doors are wide open to start with jumping or any other 'Move or Trick' kitesurfing has to offer.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Addons
Kitesurf Private Lessons
Objectives
You set the goal !
Objectives
You set the goal !
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
- Assistance from a rescue boat
- Certificate
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
You can freely choose the topic and the time of your lesson. You will have the undivided attention of your instructor during this time.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Addons
course organisation and safety
We understand that besides professional tuition, the most important thing when it comes to learning kitesurfing, is time to practise. This is why we organise all of our lessons in a way to maximise your time on the kite, without sacrifising your safety of course.
You won’t find large group lessons during which 4 students or more are sharing one kite at the ION CLUB. Whenever the conditions allow, our instructors will make sure you have your own kite to practise, train and make mistakes in a safe and protected environment.
In order to provide you with an instant feedback especially during our advanced lesson program, our Instructors use Radio Headsets enabling them to communicate with you while riding.
Flexibility
We understand that choosing a kitesurf lesson package from home might be difficult. Don’t worry! No matter which package you choose, if during the lesson the instructor realizes that another package would be more suitable for you, you can always change that on site. You will never have to join a lesson, which actually doesn’t suit your expectations or level.
After every session your instructor will give you detailed feedback and recommendation on how to continue – no matter which course you initially booked. Your success and progress is all that matters to us!
A word about
ION CLUB Sal – Santa Maria
In the middle of the Atlantic, 1500 km south of the Canary Islands and 450 km west of the coast of Senegal, is the small island group of Cape Verde. Appearing almost insignificant, but very valuable - and not only for us windsurfers and kitesurfers. The seamen used the favorable winds of the Cape Verdes to cross the Atlantic Ocean long before us. In the late eighties, Club Mistral recognized the potential and benefits of Cape Verde and decided to stay on the island.
The small ION CLUB Center in Santa Maria is centrally located on the beautiful beach of the fishing town of Santa Maria. Due to its location the center is a great meeting point to decide where to go and which spot to ride for the day. All our Kitesurfing guests would meet in the morning at the center and than either get a 5 minute shuttle to the kite beach on the windward side of the island, or kite right in front of the center.
Windsurfers will enjoy our good windsurfing conditions and bigger choice of boards and sails at our other center on the other side of Santa Maria - ION CLUB Ponta Leme - (only 15 minutes walking distance). Here at ION CLUB Santa Maria, we are only using big boards above 148 liters, and only beginners lessons are available.
BEST PERIODS
October
November, December, January, February, March, April, May
WIND
The spot in front of the ION CLUB Santa Maria is due to the conditions, side offshore wind from the left, only suitable for experienced kitesurfers. ION CLUB guests can ride upwind from the Santa Maria center to enjoy the perfect flat water on the inside or the waves at the point. For less experienced kitesurfer we recommend to kite at Kitebeach (few minutes by Taxi; can be arranged with us).
WAVES
Perfect flat water on the inside or waves at the point. shore break service/rescue boat.
HOW TO GET THERE ?
From Almilcar Cabral Airport to Santa Maria
It is virtually impossible to get lost on your way from Almilcar Cabral Airport to Santa Maria, where the ION CLUB Center is located; after all, there is only a single road on the island, running in a north/ south direction.
Transfer from the airport to the hotels takes about 15-25 minutes.
Taxis cost about €2/km.
A rental car is not at all necessary.
By Taxi
If you take a taxi, give Santa Maria Angulo restaurant as your destination - the price is around 20 EUR. The Center is right behind the restaurant
Rental Car
If you have a rental car, simply drive in the direction of Santa Maria in the southern part of the island (a distance of about 20 km). Turn left right after the “Enacol” gas station and follow the street all the way to the end. Then turn right and follow the road down to the beach and Angulo restaurant.
H3WQ+G5 Santa Maria, Cape Verde
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A story of pioneer since 1985
YEARS EXPERIENCE
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Sports
YEARS EXPERIENCE
COUNTRIES
CENTERS
SPORTS
The story of the ION CLUB tells of people who have turned their passion for windsurfing and kitesurfing into a profession. Since its founding in 1985, customer orientation, team spirit, innovation and professionalism have been the top priorities of our corporate philosophy.
The ION CLUB / Club Mistral has gained a lot of experience in the 30 years of its existence and has developed more and more into a company that focuses on communicating with guests and fulfilling their needs and wishes.
With 16 water sports schools worldwide, we are one of the leading companies in this field. ION CLUB has a network of international partners in different countries. We strive to be international and multicultural and express this through the selection of our employees, who currently come from 24 different countries.