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 created the ION CLUB Product Finder. Check which skills you already have and the lesson finder will show you which course is best for you.
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
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
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.
Intermediate
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
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
Kitesurf Progression/ Independent Combo
Duration: 12 hours
Duration: 12 hours
Objectives
Become an independent Kitesurfer
Objectives
Become an independent Kitesurfer
Duration: 12 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Kite
- Bar
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Beachwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Towel
Information
For all of you who are able to ride the first 50m in both directions and are now serious about becoming an independent Kitesurfer as fast as possible.
During this 12 hour course you will learn how to control your speed, by using the edge of your board. You will be able to handle more power in the kite safely, improve your orientation on the water and learn how to ride efficiently upwind.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Advanced
Kitesurf Trick Time Course
Duration: 2hours
Duration: 2hours
Objectives
Learn a new trick
Objectives
Learn a new trick
Duration: 2hours
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
Kitesurf Foil Intro
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Objectives
Learn how to fly with a Foil
Objectives
Learn how to fly with a Foil
Duration: 2 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
Kite Wave Intro
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Objectives
Riding in waves
Objectives
Riding in waves
Duration: 2 hours
Included/Excluded
Don't forget
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During our Wave Intro course and Wave Progression course, we will teach you how to catch your first wave or how to improve your performance.
Requirements
Kitesurf Foil Progression
Objectives
Objectives
Included/Excluded
Don't forget
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Requirements
Kite Wave Progression
Objectives
Objectives
Included/Excluded
Don't forget
Information
Requirements
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 Ocean and off of the coast of Senegal lies the sumptuous archipelago of Cape Verde. It seems almost insignificant in the ocean, but is invaluable ... and not only for us lovers of board sports. ION CLUB Sal is divided into 2 centers, one on the big and beautiful beach of Santa Maria, a small fishermen's town; and the other 15 minutes walking distance away, in Ponta Leme, in the same village.
Their location is strategic and makes them ideal spots to practice windsurfing, kitesurfing, wingfoil and stand up paddle according to your level, and to sail all day.
The ION CLUB Santa Maria beach center is the meeting place for our kitesurfers, who meet here in the morning before taking the shuttle to Kite Beach which is 5 minutes away by car, unless you prefer to ride in front of the center itself. Kite courses for beginners are offered at the Santa Maria beach center. The center also offers courses for beginner windsurfers and wingfoilers only.
Experienced windsurfers and wingfoilers will appreciate the ION CLUB Ponta Leme center with optimal wind conditions right in front of it, as well as a wide range of rental equipment from Fanatic and Duotone. The school in Ponta Leme also offers wingfoil and windsurfing courses for advanced levels.
BEST PERIOD TO VISIT SAL
October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May
SAL WIND CONDITIONS
The spot in front of ION CLUB Santa Maria is dominated by a side-offshore wind, only suitable for experienced kitesurfers. For less experienced kitesurfers, the team organizes daily departures to Kite beach. This spot, only 5 minutes drive from our center, is the ideal place to learn and progress, or have fun in the waves.
The other center ION CLUB Sal, located in Ponta Leme at the end of the village, offers a freeride spot for independent windsurfers and wingfoilers and a more constant wind, less windy for the first meters, and closer to the waves.
SAL WAVE CONDITIONS
If you feel like it, it is possible to go upwind from the center of Santa Maria to play in the waves further east, or you can simply stay in front of the center to enjoy flat water.
HOW TO GET THERE ?
From Almilcar Cabral Airport to Santa Maria
It is almost impossible to get lost on the way from Almilcar Cabral airport to Santa Maria, where the ION CLUB centers are located. There is only one road on the island, which runs north to south. The transfer from the airport to the hotels takes about 20 minutes.
Taking a taxi in Sal
If you take a taxi, please indicate the restaurant Atlantis as your destination. The ION CLUB Santa Maria is right next door. The fare from the airport is about 25 euros. For the ION CLUB Ponta Leme center, you can ask for the Angulo restaurant as the center is next door.
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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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.