Kitesurf school in Leucate Learn to kitesurf at your own pace

Each student must be able to jump into the water, float on their back for 5 seconds, tread water vertically for 5 seconds, swim 20 meters on their front, and submerge themselves under a floating obstacle. If in doubt, inform your instructor before the session so they can assess your level and validate your Pass'Nautique.

At a normal learning pace, expect an average of around ten sessions to become independent (though the fastest learners may only need 5 to 7) — covering skills such as launching and landing, riding upwind and downwind, managing your riding area and interactions with others (right-of-way rules), deploying and resetting safety systems, retrieving your board, performing a self-rescue, stopping, and linking transitions without assistance. This figure varies depending on lesson frequency, weather conditions, and individual progress.

The lessons (Kite Odyssey) cater to all levels — from beginner to fully independent rider — with a maximum group size of two students. The coaching (Big Air Coaching) is reserved for riders who can already ride upwind and link transitions; it focuses on technical refinement in freeride, old-school and big air, with video analysis and theoretical explanations.