Destination
© 2005 IDA AJANS

KITE SURF
in TURKISH TURQUOISE COAST

Whether you come here to join a kitesurf course or just for some relaxing sessions on your own, we can arrange your accomodation and transfers.
For the rest of your holiday you can join many other activities that we offer with your friends or family.
Please make reservation at least 2 weeks before if you will not bring your own kite and board.

Gökova beach, a 3 km. long max 50 cm depth in 150 meters without even a small stone which makes this calm sandy beach top ranked in kitesurfers' choice.

Kitesurf week

Where does the trip begin?
At Dalaman Airport! We bring you up from there.

What are the highlights of this trip?
Gökova beach is the best point for kitesurfing in Turkey

What is the difficulty level?

Easy wind, strong wind, 19 m², 8 m²...

Who can participate?
Anyone in relatively good physical condition, who can swim and who does not possess medical problems, and who has a desire to kitesurf!

Program Details
Day-1/ Transfer to a hotel in Akyaka. First meeting and introducing Akyaka (Please choose your accommodation from our offers)
Day-2 / Start course or kite on your own depending on your level.
Day-3 / Carry on kiting.
Day-4 /
You should be getting better on board
Day-5 / Optional day. Dalyan/Iztuzu Beach, rafting on Dalaman River, big bazaar in Mugla, Canyoning in Toparlar, Seakayak in Akyaka or just relax.
Day-6 / Last day on board. Do your best.
Day-7 / That's all, transfer to airport

What to bring
Swim wear, sun protection (hat, sun screen ect.), sun glasses, camera (Do not worry if there is no camera, we will give your digi-pics at the end of the trip).



Price

390 Euro or 255 £ including Transfers from and to Dalaman Airport, All transfers during the week, Guidance, Equipment, Insurance,

This price is not including accommodation. As we offer many opportunities, the total price of accommodation will be added on the tour price.
 
Course Programmes
kitesurf course
Level 1 (4 Hours with IKO Certificate)
320 TL


Setting-up - Piloting - Safety - Managing of the practice area - Spot analysis

The best way to discover kiteboarding! By the end of this program, you will be ready to move to the next step: getting up on the board! The first part of this program will take you through the steps of piloting a 2 or 4 lines kite, and body dragging in the water. You will also learn about safety and how important it is to the sport. Furthermore, you will be taken through the steps of equipment set up and launching and landing.  

A
- Carry and set up the lines and kite
- Determine the wind direction and upwind and downwind (windward, leeward).
- Fly a small kite (inflatable, stunt kite, foil…) on the wind window edge and maintain it close to the ground.
- Know how to stop the kite power in case of problem by releasing the bar. Be aware that the kite leash must be worn at all times, before kite launching and until landing.
B
- Be aware of the area where the kite can fall down wind to the pilot.
- Recover the kite on land.
- Position the kite on request from 9 to 3 o'clock on the wind window edge.
- Launch a kite with an assistant and choose the right angle to the wind.
- Fly the kite in the power area without crashing it.
- Twist and untwist the lines while the kite flies.
- Recover a kite and secure it on land.
- Land a kite with the help of an assistant.
C
- Fly a kite hooked to the harness.
- Pilot hooked to the harness with one hand.
- Activate the harness release system or quick release located on a leader line.
D
- Perform a downwind course by body dragging and using the power of the kite.
E
- Relaunch a kite from the water.
- Wind the lines in the water and recover the kite.
- Perform a self-rescue in deep water.
- Launch a kite alone on land.
- Identify potential wind obstacles creating lift or down draft and be able to define the wind direction. Understand that practice with onshore wind is dangerous

This course can be done in a day or two days. It is possible to combine IKO Level-1 and IKO Level-2 courses and 4 days period is recommended to complete with success. At each stage of your progress, your level will be certified thanks to the IKO Kiteboarder Card . Not only does this card allow you to continue your training in any other affiliated center, it also gives you discounts in selected stores around the

Kitesurf course
Level 2 (4 Hours with IKO Certificate)
320 TL


Water start - Managing the kite's power - Edging
By the end of the intermediate program, you will get up on the board for your first ride. During the course, you will improve kite piloting with power, one hand kite piloting, body dragging unhooked and hooked in to your harness. Perfect for those who wish to practice a few times per year and rent equipment during holidays.

F
- Define if the practice area is safe for practice.
- Set up and check the equipment alone (kite, line, control bar).
G
- Go away from the shore (with side-shore and side-on-shore wind) while body dragging, go down wind and come back to the shore.
- In the water, pilot a kite with power from one side of the wind window to the other, passing by the power area. The pilot must be able to perform while piloting the kite at different heights from the water.
- Perform the previously mentioned exercise while piloting with one hand.
H
- Know the water start theory: board and body positioning, kite piloting.
- Recover the board in deep water and position the feet in the foot-straps and keep the position while flying the kite.
I
-Stand up on the board and ride while moving the kite up and down.
- Tie the board leash alone.
- Set up a 4 line kite alone and check that it is properly done. Obligatory at this point if it hasn't been done before.
- Fly 4 line kite.
- Activate the safety systems of a 4 line bar (power loop, leash).
- Adjust a four line kite while using the power loop.
- Adjust the trim system of a 4 line kite to avoid it to fly backward or to adjust the power.

You need two days to complete this course with success. It is possible to combine IKO Level-2 and IKO Level-3 courses. At each stage of your progress, your level will be certified thanks to the IKO Kiteboarder Card . Not only does this card allow you to continue your training in any other affiliated center, it also gives you discounts in selected stores around the world.

Kitesurf course
Level 3 ( IKO Certificate)
100 TL / hour

Riding powered - Going Up-wind - Switch of Direction - First Jump
You will be able to ride upwind and do your first jump! During this program, you will learn how to manage your practice area and to choose your equipment. Your kite flying skills will be improved and you will learn how to control your direction and power, and come back to your starting point. You will be able to fly more powerful kites. You will be use a twin tip, mutant or a smaller directional board.

 
J
- Know the right of way rules.
- Ride away from the shore and come back to the shore.
K
- Edge on the heel and toe side to change the course.
- Accelerate by edging down and moving the kite.
- Stop by edging.
- Be able to keep an edge.
L
- Ride away from the shore and come back at starting point. Ride upwind.
- Constantly ride upwind.
M
- Recover the board without the leash, by body dragging upwind.
- Ride a twin tip. Optional if it has been done before.
- Switch of direction.
N
- Know the theoretical approach to jumps.
- Perform a small jump and land it.

At each stage of your progress, your level will be certified thanks to the IKO Kiteboarder Card . Not only does this card allow you to continue your training in any other affiliated center, it also gives you discounts in selected stores around the

 


Price

180 Euro or 120 £ including All transfers during the course, Coaching, Equipment, Insurance,

This price is not including accommodation. As we offer many opportunities, the total price of accommodation will be added on the tour price.

 

Price
280 Euro or 185 £ including All transfers during course, Coaching, Equipment, Insurance,

This price is not including accommodation. As we offer many opportunities, the total price of accommodation will be added on the tour price.

For more information and reservations e-mail: activities@turkuaz-guide.net

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