Kite flying is for all ages there are single line kites for small children. Stunt kites for larger children upwards. Power kites from about 12 years and up (supervised) and depending on their size and weight. Flying small kites takes little energy and is suitable for most, some stunt kites also. Some stunt kites and power kites however are powerful and require more physical energy to fly them. Providing you are in good health this should not be a problem and can help to keep you fit and healthy. If you suffer from any cardiovascular problems it would not be suitable as it could put strain on your chest muscles and your heart.

Eco friendly
Kite flying is eco friendly it leaves no pollution and has little noise. Tracks left behind on a beach by buggys or land boards are washed away by the next tide leaving little or no trace behind. Once you have bought your kite it may occasionally cost you a little to maintain but it wont cost you a cent to run, the wind is free and usually there is plenty of it.

Courses Description, Rates & Lesson Summaries
Weekday: 1-day €100.00 p/p (group), €120.00 one on one
Weekend: 1-day €140.00 p/p (group), €160.00 one on one

Weekday: 2-day €180.00 p/p (group), €200.00 one on one
Weekend: 2-day €240.00 p/p (group), €280.00 one on one

Bank holidays carry weekend rates

To progress onto a buggy at least one full day powerkiting lesson must be taken and/or a certain level of skill-demonstrated courses can be done on separate or consecutive days

Start times vary depending on tide times and daylight hours
Locations vary depending on wind direction
Lessons run for 4 hours
Most lessons are beach based
Lessons are rescheduled (not cancelled) if weather is unsuitable
Non-refundable 50% deposit required for all courses
Remainder of course fee due on 1st day of course

Advanced lessons
We would advice any one who takes up the sport to take further lessons to progress with their own equipment rates on application

Free style buggy lessons
Ok you have learned the basics - you are able to fly up, turn around and fly back down the beach. Now you want to learn more complicated moves like power slides, two wheeling, 180% and 360% spins, going backwards, etc. the list is endless
You can do this with hourly tuition.
Rates on application

Insurance
All kite flyers must have third party (public liability) insurance one-day cover available from approximately €9 (£6stl) and yearly €45 (£30stl) this is a bronze cover with www.sportscoverdirect.com. It is always advisable to buy the best insurance you can afford.

Lesson One – Detailed Summary

Read and complete all forms
Safety briefing
Discussion on wind window
Site assessment
Weather assessment
Introduction to 2 line soft foil kites
Unpacking and safety checks (pre flight checks)
Discussion on kite safety system
Launching
Safe flying within the wind window
Landing
Self pack down
Introduction to 4-line ram air powerkite
Quad handles and bar control
Unpacking and safety checks (pre flights checks)
Discussion on kite safety system
Launching
Safe flying within wind window
Landing
Self pack down
Discussion on maintenance

Lesson Two – Detailed Summary

Read and complete all forms
Safety briefing
Discussion on previous lessons
Site assessment
Weather assessment
Introduction to kite buggy
Pre flight checks
Lunching kite and getting into buggy
Stopping buggy
Fast stopping
Turning
Rules of passing
Rules of air
Self pack down
Buggy maintenance
Choice of kite size for wind speed
Choosing your own equipment