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Elevate your kitesurfing skills with the Intermediate F1 course, designed to refine your waterstarts and introduce you to the thrill of riding.
Set on the beautiful Paje Beach, this course is a crucial step in our advanced kitesurfing courses in Zanzibar. You’ll focus on improving your waterstarts and learn essential techniques such as going downwind, changing direction, and maintaining your position relative to the wind.
Our expert instructors at the renowned kitesurf school in Zanzibar will guide you through the basics of jibing and the first steps towards going upwind. As part of our comprehensive Zanzibar kitesurf packages, this course offers a thorough approach to kitesurf training in Zanzibar, ensuring you build confidence and skill on the water. And should your lesson need to be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances, we offer flexible options to accommodate your needs.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THE INTERMEDIATE (F1) COURSE:
Water Starts and First Riding Techniques
This course focuses on refining your water starts, ensuring you can get up on your board smoothly and consistently. You’ll learn how to ride downwind with control and precision, a fundamental skill for progressing to more advanced kitesurfing techniques.
Changing Direction and Wind Positioning
Master the art of changing direction while maintaining your position relative to the wind. This skill is crucial for navigating more challenging conditions and staying in control, even as the wind and water change.
Basic Jibe and Upwind Riding
Begin your journey into upwind riding with the basic jibe. This maneuver allows you to change direction efficiently while maintaining speed and control, a key technique for advancing to more complex riding styles.
Building Confidence in Variable Conditions
The Intermediate (F1) course is designed to help you gain confidence in a variety of wind and water conditions. Paje Beach offers ideal conditions for this, with its steady side-onshore winds and expansive, shallow lagoon, providing a safe yet challenging environment to practice and improve.