Kitesurfing Initiation in the Magdalen Islands with Plein Vent les îles
- Plein Vent Les Iles
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Would you like to experience a unique activity in a paradise setting, or have you decided to formally dive into kitesurfing? Our initiation session is perfect for you, and we can’t wait to share our passion! You can enjoy this activity privately, as a duo, or in a group (duos and groups must book together).
In this blog post, we’ll walk you through what to expect during your first kitesurfing lesson.
What you need to know before we start:
Duration : 3 hours.
Location : The evening before your lesson, we will send you a text message with the meeting point based on the wind forecast. We always choose the best site with shallow water to keep everything safe!
Our Kitesurfing Training Process
Learning kitesurfing with us means choosing an experience that combines safety and fun. As the creators and trainers of the instructor program for the Fédération Québécoise de Kite (FQK), we have designed a structured path to allow you to progress at your own pace in the heart of our exceptional lagoons.
Welcome and kitesurfing gear preparation
Once we meet at the designated spot, we’ll take a moment to get to know each other and have you acknowledge and sign the risk assumption form. This is when you’ll meet your certified instructor, who will guide you throughout your entire experience.
Next, we move on to preparation. We provide all the equipment you’ll need to be perfectly comfortable:
Wetsuit;
Booties;
Life jacket;
Helmet;
Harness.
We even have gear for cooler days, so you don't have to worry about the temperature.
BB Talkin Two-Way Radio Communication Helmet
From this very first lesson, we equip you with a two-way communication helmet. This is a fantastic tool that allows us to stay in direct contact with you while you’re on the water to give you tips in real-time; it’s incredibly reassuring and helps you progress much faster with total confidence.
Rigging and Safety Systems
Before hitting the water, we’ll take a moment together to set up the gear and go over the basics.
What we’ll do together:
Pump up the kite : Preparing you kite for the lesson.
Set up the bar : We’ll explain how to connect it and how the safety systems work.
Basic maneuvers : You’ll learn the right moves to assist someone in launching or landing their kite.
Once the instructor launches the kite, it’s time for action!
Your first steps in the water: Piloting maneuvers
This is where the magic of the Islands happens. Thanks to the unique topography of our lagoons, we practice in calm, shallow water. It’s the dream spot to learn because you can stand up to focus entirely on your kite.
Your instructor will be right there with you during your first flights to help you develop the right reflexes. You’ll then learn to master steering with one or both hands without generating power.
Feeling the wind’s power and your first steps on the board
Now that you have a better handle on your kite, you’ll start to really glide! We move on to bodydrag downwind. This is often a highlight of the lesson: you let the kite pull you through the water to learn how to accept the traction and fine-tune your steering precision.
You can then move on to an introduction to the board and try your first waterstarts, if conditions allow and your instructor feels your control level is sufficient.
(Please note: for initiation group lessons of 3 or 4 people, we focus on piloting and bodydragging while alternating turns with your partners, so the board stage is not included in this specific formula.)
End of the lesson and feedback
Time flies when you’re having fun! We always take the time to pack up the gear together and provide personalized feedback on your progress. It’s the perfect time to ask questions and plan your next step toward becoming an independent kiter.
Book your kitesurfing lesson in the Magdalen Islands
Want to feel the wind of the islands ! Book your lesson now.
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