Kitesurfing is actually a very easy sport. The average student is usually trying their first waterstart on the board after about 4-8 hours of instruction, if not sooner. Most students who take up the sport can ride comfortably both ways, and upwind, after a total of 15-30 hours of time on the water.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We find that most students feel comfortable and independent after about 6-10 hours of lessons. Some people need less, some people need more, it’s entirely dependent upon each student and their abilities. We encourage students to get out on the water and practice with their own gear as soon as possible. PKS are down at Woodman Point almost every windy afternoon, and we encourage our previous and current students to practice where we can keep a watchful eye on them.
No, you don’t need to be strong at all. All of the power of the kite is taken through your harness, and you only use your arms to control the kite, much like a paraglider or skydiver controls a parachute.
In Perth, the winds are usually only suitable for kitesurfing in the afternoon. Most of the time our lessons start around 2pm or 4pm, depending on the weather. Sometimes it can be as early as 11am or 12pm. When you book your lesson in our staff will advise you on which times are available, and contact you if we need to change the lesson start time depending on what the weather forecast says.
No, you will not. Our instructors have a firm grip on their students and we will keep you safe, no matter what your ability level is. We have a perfect safety record at Perth Kitesurfing School and after teaching more than 3,000 students over the last 13 years, we’ve never had anyone leave in an ambulance.
Woodman Point has more beach space and space in the water than any other teaching location in Perth. You won’t feel like you’re crowded by kites, as there’s 3 different kiting spots at Woodman Point and the beginner beach that we teach on (Beach 1) rarely has more than a handful of people. Regular riders and beginners are separated upwind and downwind because of the wind direction. It’s a perfect place to learn and grow your confidence in the sport in real world condition.
At this time we aren’t renting out kites but we do rent out boards, harnesses, helmets etc. Please contact us to enquire about availability.
Perth Kitesurfing School does Stand Up Paddle Rental, Kayak rental and Snorkel rental on select weekend mornings at our Woodman Point location. We also recommend taking a look at the Kayak Fremantle Travel Guide to see what else you can do in the Fremantle area.