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Training in all aspects of power kite sport in Weymouth Dorset, United Kingdom. Details of courses, packages, equipment hire, gallery and items for sale. Learn to kite surf with kiteboarding lessons from Paracademy Extreme the UK's premier kite surfing and power kite sports centre. We have courses ranging from kite surfing to power kite, parakart, kite mountain boarding, snow kiting and IKO kite surf instructor training courses. We are an IKO affiliated kite surfing centre based in Weymouth, Dorset at the heart of the World Heritage Coastline. Courses @ Paracademy Extreme Our courses are run to the very highest levels ensuring you receive the finest training in your elective course. Many of our instructors were trained by us through our ITC (instructor training course) programme so you are guaranteed quality tuition. We are also an IKO (International Kiteboarding Organisation) affiliated centre. Theory lessonsSea based courses are run in the safe water of Portland Harbour – selected 2012 Olympic sailing waters. The prevailing winds make the location a prime spot for kite surfers and during the summer months there are kite boarders from all over the globe taking advantage of the flat water and good winds. We take care of all the required equipment your course may need from wet suits to kites and of course full insurance cover while under training. Our centre has a café, a well stocked shop, changing facilities and showers. The classroom uses the latest teaching aids as you would expect from the UK’s premier instructor training centre including audio visual displays and projectors. Weymouth and Portland, Dorset is at the heart of the World Heritage Coast so there’s plenty to do for the family or your partner while you undertake your course. There’s a great selection of accommodation in the resort not to mention the plethora of cafes, bistros and bars that line the historic Weymouth Harbour. After a good day of activity there’s no better way to unwind and Weymouth caters in abundance! LESSONS Kite surf lessons from Paracademy Extreme are the best around and our three day programme will see you safely through the early stages to a competent beginner. As with any naturally powered sport, lessons are imperative as the kites used are performance machines capable of delivering a nasty bight in untrained hands! Our course will run over three days weather permitting and cover all aspects of the sport from theory to practice. Training is by professional instructors many of whom have passed through our ITC (instructor training course) so you have a guarantee of first class tuition. AmyDay one is your introduction to the sport, a background theory of kite surfing, the kit and our natural environment in which you will ride. A good understanding of the wind, strength and direction is paramount to the sport. Many of you will come from other wind or water sports so this will be easy for you. Some may never have been involved in wind sports at all – no matter, we all start from the basics ensuring a thorough knowledge our environment. The afternoon of day one is where you will have a hand on session with a power kite on dry land. You will explore the kite’s abilities and performance, where the kite flies best, where the kite’s power is best – all essential for the safe control of a modern high performance kite surf kite. Webmaster El Gouna EgyptDay two you will have the chance to take to the water. In the shallows you will fly a full size kite boarding wing as you did the day before with a trainer kite. You will learn the principles of kite surfing accompanied by your instructor and with a safety boat on hand. Soon you will be body dragging – using the power of the kite to pull you through the water. It’s great fun! Day three and you’re introduced to the kite surfing boards. There are many types of board and your instructor will show you the differences before you learn the basics of the essential water start – using the kite to pull you onto your board. This is the longest part of the course and the bit where you will join all your knowledge gained the two days before. From here on in you’re a kite surfer and the learning curve is steep once the basics are mastered. Mr Bond in action kite surfing Portland HarbourCertification is by the IKO (international Kiteboarding organisation) and cards will be issued on satisfactory completion of your three day course. Your IKO card allows you to kite surf and hire kit around the globe and is internationally recognised. Paracademy Extreme is an IKO affiliated centre. Personal training is available on request for either 1 to 1 or 1 to 2 persons. Personal training is dependent on instructor availability and all outdoor courses are subject to cancellation due to adverse weather conditions.