Kiteschool
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Hura Beach is one of the elite KiteSurf schools, founded and managed by Joseph Carneiro, a former professional athlete and IKO-certified examiner with over 23 years of experience in the sport. He has already trained more than 300 instructors worldwide. Our training program offers the most comprehensive lessons available, with a focus on safety and fun, so you can learn everything you need to know to become an independent kiteboarder while enjoying yourself. Our excellent team consists of qualified instructors ready to guide you through all the IKO lessons, designed to maximize your time and help you learn to practice kitesurfing with confidence. We can’t wait to teach you!
Courses
Recreational Courses
Discovery Lesson
Discover how to “Master the Power of the Win
Do you want to discover the sport and learn how to master the wind? The IKO instructor will introduce various aspects of the sport and teach you to refine various skills on land before getting into the water, while also learning the safety rules. They will ensure you learn to stay safe by showing you how to assess the wind and physical location, use safety systems, take care of the proper equipment, as well as assemble and control the training kite
- 4 hours of lessons
- Free 30-minute theoretical lesson
- Private and group lessons with all equipment included (kite, bar, board, helmet, safety jacket, harness)
- All private lessons (initial water level) are conducted with the radio helmet (Bbtalking)
- IKO Kiteboarder card will be issued to the student upon completion of the course
- All group lessons will have a maximum of 2 students (with a Certified Assistant)
Schedule / Start is from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM daily
Day 1 Morning: Flying the Kite & Safety Systems
Day 1 Afternoon: Body Dragging and Water Safety
(This is a typical progression for most people, however, some individuals may require more time to get into the board)
Level 1 A
SEA Assessment (Spot, Environment, Activity)
Holding, carrying, and placing a kite on the ground
Assembling the kite
Level 1 B
Utilizing safety systems
Checking the kite before flight
Launching and landing as an assistant
Utilizing safety systems
Checking the kite before flight
Launching and landing as an assistant
Level 1 C
First flight and discovering the wind window edge
Releasing the bar
Twisting and untwisting the lines
Level 1 D
One-handed control
Introduction to trim
Walking with the kite flying
Launching and landing as a pilot
Theory of the wind window
Level 1 E
In-flight quick release activation
Self-landing
Packing up the equipment
Private Lesson
1 instructor / 1 Student
Groupe Lesson
1
instructor
/
2
students
2
kites
9 years old
MINIMUM AGE
Swim
MINIMUM LEVEL
4 average
HOURS
Depending on the student’s knowledge, weather conditions during the course, spot configuration (flat water? shallow depth? waves? …)
Level 1
CERTIFICATION
Intermediate Lesson
Learn to harness the power of your kite in the water!
Ready to hit the water? It’s time for your first water-start. Get ready to unlock the full potential of the wind’s force. You will learn how to use the kite’s power for body-dragging in all possible directions, relaunch your kite in the water, perform self-rescue, retrieve your board, and become proficient in the MOST VALUABLE SKILL IN KITEBOARDING: sailing on your own!
√ 10 hours of lessons
√ 1/2 day of full equipment rental with supervision (free)
√ 1 hour of free theoretical lesson
√ The IKO Premium membership is included with any 10-hour lesson package (private or group), which will give you access to all videos and theoretical content through the IKO app (30-day access).
√ The lycra will be provided by the School with any 10-hour kite lesson package (private or group).
√ Private and group lessons include all equipment (kite, bar, board, helmet, safety jacket, harness).
√ All private lessons (beginner level in the water) are conducted with radio helmets (Bbtalking).
√ The IKO Kiteboarder card will be given to the student at the end of the course.
√ All group lessons will have a maximum of 2 students (with a Certified Assistant).
The start time is from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM daily.
Day 1 Morning: Flying the Kite & Safety Systems
Day 1 Afternoon: Body Drag and Water Safety
Day 2 Morning: More Body Drag and Water Safety
Day 2 Afternoon: Getting on the Board (Helmet with Radio in Private Lesson)
Day 3 Morning: Board Power Control (Helmet with Radio in Private Lesson)
Day 3 Afternoon: Supervised Equipment Rental – Practice What You’ve Learned (free)
(This is a typical progression for most people; however, some individuals may need more time to get on the board.)
Level 3J
Speed control through carving
Level 3K
Edging
Level 3L
Sliding transition
Level 3M
Ride toeside Jibe
Level 3N
Self-launch Self-rescue and deepwater packing
1 Student/1 Instructor
9 years old
MINIMUM AGE
Discovery
MINIMUM LEVEL
4 average
HOURS
Depending on the student’s knowledge, weather conditions during the course, spot configuration (flat water? shallow depth? waves? …)
Level 2
CERTIFICATION
Independent Lesson
Navigate independently and learn some tricks, like your first jump!
The more you learn, the more pleasure you’ll have. It’s time to become an independent kitesurfer! The IKO instructor will show you how to edge, ride toeside, and attempt your first jump while also helping you focus on advanced skills like speed control through carving, changing direction without stopping, and safely launching and landing on your own. As an independent kitesurfer, you’ll be able to ride on your own and rent equipment wherever you go.
√ 16 hours of lessons
√ 1 day of full equipment rental with supervision (free)
√ 2 hours of free theoretical lessons
√ The IKO Premium membership is included with any 10-hour lesson package (private or group), which will give you access to all videos and theoretical content through the IKO app (30-day access).
√ The lycra will be provided by the School with any 10-hour kite lesson package (private or group).
√ Private and group lessons include all equipment (kite, bar, board, helmet, safety jacket, harness).
√ All private lessons (beginner level in the water) are conducted with radio helmets (Bbtalking).
√ The IKO Kiteboarder card will be given to the student at the end of the course.
√ All group lessons will have a maximum of 2 students (with a Certified Assistant).
The start time is from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM daily.
Day 1 Morning: Flying the Kite & Safety Systems
Day 1 Afternoon: Body Drag and Water Safety Day 2 Morning: More Body Drag and Water Safety
Day 2 Afternoon: Getting on the Board (Helmet with Radio in Private Lesson)
Day 3 Morning: Board Power Control (Helmet with Radio in Private Lesson)
Day 3 Afternoon: Upwind Riding/Edging (Helmet with Radio in Private Lesson)
Day 4 Morning: Independent Riding with Riding Corrections
Day 4 Afternoon: Practice What You’ve Learned with Riding Corrections
Day 5 All Day: Supervised Equipment Rental and IKO Certification (free)
(This is a typical progression for most people; however, some individuals may need more time to get on the board.)
Level 1 A
SEA Assessment (Spot, Environment, Activity)
Holding, carrying, and placing a kite on the ground
Assembling the kite
Level 1 B
Utilizing safety systems
Checking the kite before flight
Launching and landing as an assistant
Utilizing safety systems
Checking the kite before flight
Launching and landing as an assistant
Level 1 C
First flight and discovering the wind window edge
Releasing the bar
Twisting and untwisting the lines
Level 1 D
One-handed control
Introduction to trim
Walking with the kite flying
Launching and landing as a pilot
Theory of the wind window
Level 1 E
In-flight quick release activation
Self-landing
Packing up the equipment
1 Student/1 Instructor
9 years old
MINIMUM AGE
Intermediate
MINIMUM LEVEL
8 average
HOURS
Depending on the student’s knowledge, weather conditions during the course, spot configuration (flat water? shallow depth? waves? …)
Level 3
CERTIFICATION
Wing foil
Velejando no tapete voador
Você está cansado de águas agitadas, ficar molhado e agora você quer voar. O curso de hydrofoil não vai necessariamente te manter seco, mas vai te ajudar a dominar a arte de voar. O velejo no hydrofoil tem uma curva de aprendizado e tanto. Não importa seu nível de kitesurf, é importante fazer um curso profissional para aprender a velejar com hydrofoil. Neste curso você vai aprender a teoria, manuseio de prancha, técnicas adequadas de body-drag, como velejar e só então as habilidades avançadas para você navegar com estilo!
√ 5 hours of lessons
√ Bb Talking Radio
√ Lessons with boat support
√ Lesson with Professional Instructor – Alex Solto, currently ranked 4th in the world. @alexsotokite
The start time is from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM daily.
Day 1 Morning: Recap and theoretical lesson (30 minutes) – Practical lesson (3 hours) – Debrief and video analysis (30 minutes)
Day 1 Afternoon: Recap and theoretical lesson (30 minutes) – Practical lesson (3 hours) – Debrief and video analysis (30 minutes)
Day 2 Morning: Recap and theoretical lesson (30 minutes) – Practical lesson (3 hours) – Debrief and video analysis (30 minutes)
Day 2 Afternoon: Recap and theoretical lesson (30 minutes) – Practical lesson (3 hours) – Debrief and video analysis (30 minutes)
Day 3 Morning: Practice what you’ve learned with riding corrections Day 3 Afternoon: Supervised equipment rental and free IKO certification
Nível 5 – Hydrofoil
01 – Terminology
02 – Equipment Selection for Hydrofoil
03 – SEA Assessment for Hydrofoil
04 – Assembling and Trimming the Hydrofoil Board
05 – Carrying the Hydrofoil Board on Land without the Kite
06 – Entering/Exiting the Water with the Board without the Kite
07 – Putting the Board on Your Feet without the Kite
08 – Entering the Water with the Kite and Board
09 – Body-Drag with the Board
10 – Steady Pull
11 – Waterstart
12 – Riding on the Foil
13 – Stopping with Control and Basic Turning
14 – “S” Turns
15 – Riding Toeside
16 – Jibe
17 – Tacking
Private Lesson: 1 Instructor 1 Studenta
9 years old
MINIMUM AGE
Advanced
MINIMUM LEVEL
1 per trick average
HOURS
Depending on the student’s knowledge, weather conditions during the course, spot configuration (flat water? shallow depth? waves? …)
Level 5
CERTIFICATION
Evolution Hydrofoil
Sailing on the flying carpet
Are you tired of choppy waters, getting wet, and now you want to fly? The hydrofoil course won’t necessarily keep you dry, but it will help you master the art of flying. Hydrofoil sailing has quite a learning curve. No matter your level of kitesurfing, it’s important to take a professional course to learn how to sail with a hydrofoil. In this course, you will learn the theory, board handling, proper body-drag techniques, how to sail, and only then the advanced skills to navigate with style!
√ 5 hours of lessons
√ Radio Bd Talking
√ Lessons with boat assistance
√ Lesson with Professional Instructor – Alex Solto, currently ranked 4th in the world. @alexsotokite
The start time is from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM daily.
Day 1 Morning: Summary and theory lesson (30 min) – Practical lesson (3 hrs) – Interrogation and video analysis (30 min)
Day 1 Afternoon: Summary and theory lesson (30 min) – Practical lesson (3 hrs) – Interrogation and video analysis (30 min)
Day 2 Morning: Summary and theory lesson (30 min) – Practical lesson (3 hrs) – Interrogation and video analysis (30 min)
Day 2 Afternoon: Summary and theory lesson (30 min) – Practical lesson (3 hrs) – Interrogation and video analysis (30 min)
Day 3 Morning: Practice what you’ve learned with sailing corrections
Day 3 Afternoon: Supervised equipment rental and free IKO certification
Level 5 – Hydrofoil
01 – Terminology
02 – Equipment selection for hydrofoil
03 – SEA assessment for hydrofoil
04 – Assemble and trim the hydrofoil board
05 – Carry the hydrofoil board on land without the kite
06 – Enter/exit the water with the board without the kite
07 – Put the board on your feet without the kite
08 – Enter the water with the kite and the board
09 – Body-drag with the board
10 – Steady-pull
11 – Waterstart
12 – Foil navigation
13 – Stop with control and basic turning
14 – “S” turns
15 – Toeside navigation
16 – Jibe
17 – Turn
Private Lesson: 1 Instructor 1 Studenta
9 years old
MINIMUM AGE
Advanced
MINIMUM LEVEL
1 per trick average
HOURS
Depending on the student’s knowledge, weather conditions during the course, spot configuration (flat water? shallow depth? waves? …)
Level 5
CERTIFICATION
Rental
√ A set of personal equipment (fixed kite, Bar & Board) will be reserved exclusively for you.
√ Select your ideal kite size and model from our esteemed CORE partner options, such as the cutting-edge Nexus3 or the high-performance XR8
√ On-site safety with Hura Beach Rescue Service included.
√ Free transportation service from Ilha do Guajiru to Hura Beach included every day
Available KITE Models
CoreKiteboarding
Nexus 2 (6m, 8m, 10m, 12m, 14m)
