FAQ
Those who are fairly fit and love the sea! Jacksons’ students range from a 9-year-old, to a 62-year-old gentleman – both are accomplished kitesurfers now!
No, you don’t need to be strong at all. All of the power of the kite is taken through your harness, and you only use your arms to control the kite.
You can start with a ‘taster’ lesson with me to experience the adrenaline rush of kiting.
To learn the basics of kitesurfing usually takes between 4 to 20 hours. Having past experience in wakeboarding and snowboarding will help in your riding skills.
With a qualified instructor and with recent technological developments in kites and their safety systems, the sport of kitesurfing has evolved and has become safer than ever.
Depending on wind conditions, lessons in Singapore will be conducted at either East Coast Park or Tenah Merah Beach. We can also make special arrangements for lessons in Bintan (Indonesia) and Malaysia.
Do bring lots of water, sunglasses, sunscreen and a pair of booties.
Full kitesurfing equipment will be provided for beginners.
We may postpone the lesson as kitesurfing is entirely dependent on the wind and weather.