Q & A and general questions

Do I have to bring something special for the kite lesson in Tarifa?

To enjoy your kitesurfing lesson in Tarifa at the maximum, we recommend you to come with:

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat or cap
  • Bottle of water and snack
  • Relax clothes, swim wear.
Do I have to bring equipment ?

During your kitesurfing lesson, all the kite gear (wetsuit, life jacket, kite, board…) is inclued. However, if you have already your own kitesurfing gear, you are welcome to bring it down for the lessons, like that you will learn how to use it.

I have already done some kite lessons before but it's the first time for my friend. Which kite course will be appropriate ?

If 2 persons or more are interested to do a kiteboarding lessons in Tarifa, we recommend you to contact us before to book a lesson. Together we will find the appropriate course.
Contact : info@addictkiteschool.com or 0034 691 288 784

At what age can children start to learn kitesurfing?

Regarding children most of the time it’s not a question of age but more about weight, ability to swim and confidence in the water. From 35/40 kilos, they will be able to start with a regular kite course.
For the youngest a kite discovery on the beach will be possible.

Does any special physical conditions are necessary to practice the kitesurf?

Kitesurfing is not a sport where you will need to be really fit. You just need to know how to swim and feel confortable in the water.

It’s a complete sport where you will work all your body.

How many students are we per kite course?

We do offer different options of kitesurfing courses in Tarifa, going from 1 to 4 students. Here is a reminder of our kitesurfing courses :

  • Private kitesurfing lessons : 1 student / 1 kite
  • Semi-private Kitesurfing lessons : 1 to 2 students / 1 kite per person
  • Group course : 1 to 4 students / 1 kite for 2.
Where can I stay during my kitesurfing holidays in Tarifa?

You will find on our website a wide selection of offers and accommodations, with exclusive offers at the best rates!

Do not hesitate to contact us for more information !

How do I book my kite lessons?

After receiving your Pre-booking form (kite lessons, date, duration), Marine booking manager of the school, will get back to you by email, to make sure all the information are correct and confirm our availability. From there, we will ask you to achieve a deposit of 25€/pers in order complete and finalize your booking.

This deposit can be pay with a credit card or PayPal account and will be deduce of the total price of your kitesurfing lessons in Tarifa.

How do I book my kitesurfong holidays in Tarifa?

After receiving your Pre-booking form (kite lessons, date, duration) and your accommodation (check-in and check-out), Marine booking manager of the school, will come back to you by email, to make sure all the information are correct and confirm our availability. From there, we will ask you to achieve a deposit of 25€/pers (for the kite lessons) and 50€ (for the accommodation) in order complete and finalize your booking.

This deposit can be pay with a credit card or PayPal account and will be deduce of the total price of your kitesurfing holidays in Tarifa.

What's happens if I have to cancel my kitesurfing holidays/ kite lessons?

If unfortunately, you have an unexpected event and you are forced to cancel your holidays, the deposit will be refunded if you inform us at least 1 month in advance. Otherwise, you will only loose the 25€ deposit or we will give you the option to keep it (duration of 1 year) and enjoy your kitesurfing activy later during the year.

How should I pay my kitesurfing holidays/kite lessons?

Once on location, it will be possible to complete the rest of the payement in cash or credit card. The full amount can be pay on the first day or day by day.

However, for all our accommodations, the payement will have to be done in cash at the check-in, by the person in charge.

What's happens on days without/or with too much wind?

In a day without/or with too much wind, the lessons will not be charged, they will be postponed to the following day or refunded in the event of departure.

Find all the activities to do on windless days on our website: https://addictkiteschool.com/en/tarifa/no-wind-days/

When can I start my kitesurfing lessons? Is there a specific day of the week to start a kite course?

There is no specific day of the week to start your kitesurfing lessons or courses. You can start on Monday or a Thursday for example. It will depend on the organization of your kitesurfing trip. We give lessons every day of the week, even on Sundays and public holidays.

What do our courses and kitesurf lessons include?
While you are doing the lessons with us, all this services are included with no extra cost:
 
  – Last generation kitesurfing equipment ( kite, board, wetsuit, harness …)
  – Radio Helmet
  – Certified IKO instructors (speaking French, English, Spanish), who will get on the water by your side to give you advices and tips.
  – Certification at the End of your few days, (to rent equipment in other locations or start again from your level)
  – Rescue boat assistance,
  – Accident insurance,
  – Pictures of the day,
  – Transport to the kite spot can be organized.
During the kite lessons, do we have a radio system as a walkie talkie?

During the Private and Semi-private lessons, when it’s time go on the water, the instructor installs a radio system on the student’s helmet. This communication system allows the student to quickly and clearly receive advice and instructions from the instructor. This system help the student to progress faster and ensure his safety during his kite surfing course.

In which language the lessons are given ?

The Kitesurfing lessons and courses can be given in French, English and Spanish.

How do you organize the kite lessons, meeting time, meeting point ... ?

Kitesurfing is a sport where we fully depend on weather conditions, we will always wait the day before your kite lesson, to inform you regarding the time of your lesson, for the next day.

The day before your class, Marine will inform you by email or whats’app between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. (time of the last wind forecast), of the time and meeting point for the next day.

Depending of the wind direction and conditions, the kite lessons, can start on the morning (around 10h30-11h) or later on the afternoon.

The kite school area, beach of Los lances (north part) is located around 4-5 km from Tarifa.