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Private course · 4 hours · from €360
Kitesurfing refresher course in Marsa Alam
Have you already had lessons and are up and riding, but want a refresher before renting equipment? This private course at our IKO-approved school refreshes your safety, kite control and the waterstart.
- Format
- Private course
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price
- From €360
- Includes
- Equipment and IKO certification
- Best for
- Riders who are already up and riding
A kitesurfing refresher course before you rent
This kitesurfing refresher course in Marsa Alam is made for riders who have already taken lessons and are up and riding, but would like a refresher lesson before renting equipment.
You go back over the essentials with an IKO instructor: safety, kite control and getting up and riding on the board.
New to kitesurfing? Have a look at our kitesurfing courses instead.
How the refresher course works
The course has two parts, on two days.
Day 1: refresh safety, kite control and the waterstart
You refresh safety and kite control, then get up and riding on the board with the waterstart. Once you feel comfortable and are riding again, you move on to Day 2.
Day 2: supervised equipment rental
Put what you have learnt into practice during a supervised equipment rental session. Read more about supervised equipment rental.
What's included in the refresher course
Equipment and IKO certification are included. Here is the full list:
- Transfer between the school and the beach
- Kites, boards, harnesses, helmets, life vests, wetsuits and other gear during lessons
- Radio-assisted lessons: you are in touch with your instructor by radio at all times
- Lessons taught by IKO Level 2 instructors
- IKO Kiteboarder Card and level certification
Kitesurfing refresher course price
Refresher course
From €360private, 4 hours
Includes equipment and IKO certification. Ask us what the price depends on and whether Day 2 is included.
Book your refresherRefresher lessons at an IKO-approved school
KiteMood is an IKO-approved school, and all our instructors are trained and certified by IKO. See our kitesurfing courses for each level in detail.
Where the refresher course takes place
KiteMood is on the lagoon at Marsa Alam, on the Red Sea coast of Egypt. Use the map to see exactly where to find us.
WX78+MMJ, Marsa Alam Road, Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt+20 100 328 0081info@kitemood.comMessage us on WhatsAppOpen in Google MapsThe interactive map loads only when you ask for it, which keeps this page fast.
Kitesurfing refresher course: your questions
Who is the refresher course for?
It is perfect if you have already taken lessons and are up and riding, but would like a refresher lesson before renting equipment.
What does the refresher course cover?
On the first day we refresh safety and kite control and get you up and riding on the board with the waterstart. Once you feel comfortable and are riding again, you move on to Day 2. This is a supervised equipment rental session, where you practise what you have learnt.
How long is the refresher course and how much does it cost?
The refresher course is private and takes 4 hours. Prices start from €360, and the course includes equipment and IKO certification.
What is included in the refresher course?
The course includes transfer between the school and the beach, kites, boards, harnesses, helmets, life vests, wetsuits and other gear during lessons, radio-assisted lessons, lessons taught by IKO Level 2 instructors and the IKO Kiteboarder Card with level certification.
How do I stay in touch with my instructor on the water?
All classes are radio-assisted, so you are in touch with your instructor by radio at all times.
Refresh your knowledge
A safety checklist and a wind guide to read before you get back on the water.
Wind & weather
Kitesurfing wind guide: knots, gusts and kite size explained
Knots, gusts, wind direction and kite size explained for beginners: how to convert a forecast, why offshore wind is risky and when to stay ashore.
Ready to refresh your kitesurfing?
Send us a message on WhatsApp or by email and tell us about your experience so far. Want to go further afterwards? Take a look at our advanced kitesurfing tricks lessons.