Specialist kitesurfing courses at Base Camp
Base Camp kitesurfing courses – the details
Course Duration Resort Start date
Assistant Instructor coure 4 weeks Dahab, Egypt July & September
Instructor course 4 weeks Dahab, Egypt August & October
Assistant & Instructor course 8 weeks Dahab, Egypt July & September
Why train with Base Camp?
Choosing an adventure sports course with Base Camp is a life-changing decision. Whichever course you select, when you book with us, you have the guarantee that you’ll be taking part in one of the best instructor training programmes available.
With highly qualified, specialist instructors enlisted on every course, you’ll receive the ultimate training experience. You’ll notice a dramatic improvement in your style, performance and technique, and be in the ideal position to gain your internationally recognised qualification.
Including everything from teaching and technical skills, to work experience and group management – your course offers a full and varied programme that’s designed to increase your skill base to the maximum.
You’ll train in a small group, giving you extensive opportunities for one on one sessions with your instructor. Watching your progress on video and taking part in individual formal feedback discussions with your instructor will help you to track your progress and identify areas for you to focus on.
Training with ideal wind conditions, you’ll develop your understanding of how to control your kite safely, enabling you to move confidently on to master more advanced concepts such as up-wind surfing, and of course, pass your IKO (International Kitesurfing Organisation) qualification.
And while the training aspect of your course is crucial, we’re also about having a lot of fun too – both during and after training. Enjoy taking part in our exciting trips and activities, then recharge your batteries in your clean, comfortable and central accommodation, and once your energy’s back – venture out into the resort for some serious partying!
Assistant Instructor course
Length: 4 weeks
Start date: July and September
Location: Dahab, Egypt
• Master crucial techniques to transform your kitesurfing
• Gain the qualifications you need to take your first instructing role
The course
Lift off your career as a qualified kitesurfing instructor with our comprehensive Assistant Instructor course.
During your first week, you’ll concentrate on nailing the concepts of kite flying, body dragging and your first ride, whilst during your second week you’ll focus on all-round and upwind riding skills.
Having mastered many of the crucial skills and developed your confidence, weeks three and four will see you continuing your riding development as you begin to work with concepts such as jumping and wave riding. You’ll also take your IKO Assistant Instructor exam, and gain a vital first aid certificate, CPR diploma and Ski Boat Driver qualification – preparing you to take on your first instructing role.
Useful information: The course can be taken without the exam as a development camp. Those with kitesurfing experience can opt to take just the final three weeks.
Recreational kitesurfing is included and diving, quad biking, and trips to Maount Sinai are also available.
Prerequisites: None.
Post course: Rip up the shores or teach beginners and small groups.
Back up.
Instructor course
Length: 4 weeks
Start date: August and October
Location: Dahab, Egypt
• Perfect your skills as you prepare to go pro
• Develop an in-depth understanding of kitesurfing to give your career a head-start
The course
Get ready to go pro by fine-tuning your high-end riding.
Building on the Assistant Instructor course, you’ll develop your surfing to perfect your skills in jumping, turning, switch riding, up wind riding and riding with others.
The comprehensive course includes sessions on safety, the practical environment, riding analysis, technical theory and teaching psychology – giving you an in-depth understanding of teaching methods and preparing you to take your five-day IKO Instructor Training exam during your last week.
Useful information: The course can be taken without the exam as a development camp. Those with kitesurfing experience can opt to take just the final three weeks.
Recreational kitesurfing is included and diving, quad biking, and trips to Maount Sinai are also available.
Prerequisites: Assistant Instructor, valid first aid certificate, powerboat license.
Post course: Teach worldwide and start working towards owning your own school.
Back up.
Assistant and Instructor course
Length: 8 weeks
Start date: July and September
Location: Dahab, Egypt
• Start from scratch to become a fully qualified kitesurfing instructor
• Learn the skills and techniques you need to succeed in the ideal environment
The course
The ultimate fast-track to a new career!
Even from starting with no experience, with our Assistant and Instructor course, in just eight weeks you can become a fully qualified kitesurfing instructor.
During your first two weeks, you’ll discover basic beginner level skills and familiarise yourself with kite flying and riding. Weeks three and four will see you continuing your riding development, as you’re introduced to concepts such as jumping and wave riding. You’ll also take your IKO Assistant Instructor exam.
From here, you’ll go on to develop more advanced techniques, such as jumping, switch riding and riding up-wind, preparing you to take your IKO Instructor exam. You’ll also have the opportunity to enhance your IKO qualifications with a First Aid certificate, CPR diploma, and Ski Boat Driver award.
Of course, as well as to train, you’re also here to have fun! You’ll have extensive opportunities for recreational kitesurfing, and after a long day, plenty of time to explore and make the most of what the local social scene has to offer!
Useful information
The course can be taken without the exam as a development camp. Those with kitesurfing experience can opt to take just the final six weeks.
Recreational windsurfing is included and diving, quad biking, and trips to Maount Sinai are also available.
Prerequisites: None.
Post course: Teach worldwide and start working towards owning your own school.
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