PAROS WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Learning to Kite on Paros: A Small‑Group IKO Foundation That Ends at the Waterstart
A 9‑hour IKO Level 1 & 2 program on Paros that teaches everything from kite setup and safety to practicing the waterstart—this guide explains what you’ll learn and how the small, two‑student format accelerates progress.
Learning to Kite on Paros: A Small‑Group IKO Foundation That Ends at the Waterstart.
Experience the fundamentals of kiteboarding in a compact, skill‑focused course: a 9‑hour group lesson following the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) syllabus that takes beginners through Level 1 and into Level 2 drills so they can control the kite, enter and exit the water, body‑drag and work toward a water‑start.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Small groups, high instructor contact
Lessons are run by one IKO instructor who teaches small groups—two students per kite—so you get focused, hands‑on instruction through the full Level 1 & 2 syllabus.
From kite setup to water relaunchs and body‑drags
The course follows the IKO lesson plan: on land you learn SEA assessment, setup, safety checks and piloting; in the water you practice relaunchs, side body‑drags, body‑drag upwind and controlled water relaunchs en route to the water‑start.
Certification and a clear next step
Students complete the syllabus up to the water‑start and are certified by IKO for the level they reach; after the course you can continue in group or private lessons to practice riding and work toward independent kiteboarding.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
A single, concentrated day of instruction moves from land‑based theory and kite handling to controlled entries, body‑drag drills and water relaunchs, with the goal of practicing a water‑start; the rhythm alternates explanation, hands‑on practice and instructor‑assisted repetition so you build confidence with the equipment and safety systems.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The syllabus explicitly includes equipment packing as part of Level 1 and Level 2 (students are taught inflight quick‑release use, self‑land and equipment packing/pack down procedures).
Practical instruction covers gear handling and packing so students learn to secure, pack and care for the kite and lines as part of the lesson flow.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the IKO Level 1 & 2 course?
The group lesson program is a 9‑hour course.
What is the minimum age to participate?
The course accepts students aged 8 and older.
How many students per instructor or kite?
One IKO instructor runs the group lessons with two students sharing one kite.
What skills will I learn in Level 1 & 2?
The syllabus covers SEA assessment and kite setup, safety systems and launch/land practice on land, then water relaunchs, body‑drags (including upwind) and practice toward the water‑start.
Will I receive certification at the end of the course?
All students are certified by IKO for the level they reach during the course.
What should I do after completing this course to become independent?
After Level 1 & 2, you can continue in group or private lessons to practice riding in all directions, including upwind, with the aim of becoming an independent kiteboarder.