Duration: 4 hours: This duration refers to the time spent kitesurfing and does not include transportation or time for changing into a wetsuit.
Duration: 2 hours: This duration refers to the time spent kitesurfing and does not include transportation or time for changing into a wetsuit.
We pick you up in central Essaouira and drive eight minutes south to Diabat, a
wide sandy beach with no rocks and steadier side-shore wind than the town beach.
Your instructor checks the day's forecast, fits your gear and runs a safety
briefing before anything leaves the ground.
You start on the sand, learning to fly the kite: the wind window and its power
zones, the quick-release safety system, and how to relaunch the kite off the
water. Once you can steer it one-handed, you move into shallow water to body
drag — pulling yourself through the water with the kite and learning to recover
your board.
From there comes the water start: feet into the board, timing the power stroke,
and standing up for your first rides. Most people body drag in their first
session and water start within 6 to 9 hours, usually spread over three sessions.
If you already ride, you skip ahead. Sessions focus on going upwind, transitions,
jumps or strapless technique, with video feedback on request.
Every session ends with a debrief on what to work on next, then we drive you
back into Essaouira.
Bring a swimsuit, sun cream, a towel and water. Kite equipments are all provided.
Meet in front of the OLA ENERGY gas station on the main beach road in Essaouira. The meeting point is directly by the beach.
Meet in front of the OLA ENERGY gas station on the main beach road in Essaouira. The meeting point is directly by the beach.
