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Kitesurfing.

From your first lesson, through to your first jump, right up to becoming a certified IKO kitesurfing instructor. For young people aged 14 to 23.

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Who is kitesurfing for?

Wind. Kite.Water. Freedom.

Experience what it’s like to ride the wind. At Ride the Wave, you’ll learn to kitesurf at your own pace, alongside a supportive team. No experience needed, no cost – just a desire to try something new.

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • You are aged between 14 and 23
  • You can swim (you must hold at least swimming certificates A and B)
  • You live in the Noordwijk or Ouddorp area
  • You’ll come along for training every week
Two young participants in wetsuits are standing together on the beach.
  • 200+Young people have gone before you
  • 5Steps to becoming a certified IKO instructor
  • €0Always free of charge – no charges whatsoever
The wind Show who you are.

The windShowwho you are.

You start out as a beginner. You learn to fall, get back up and keep going. Then comes the best bit: enjoying the wind, learning new tricks, and spending time with your friends on the water. You decide how far you want to go. Do you want to teach others to kitesurf? Then you can go on to become a certified IKO instructor and pass on what you’ve learnt yourself.

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The programme

5 stages.The sky’s the limit.

Your first few metres on your board. Your first jump. Lots of fun with your mates. And if you like: an IKO-certified kitesurfing instructor.

  1. Phase 15 days of lessons

    Kitesurfing lessons

    In this beginners’ course, you’ll be introduced to the fantastic sport of kitesurfing. Over the course of five days of lessons, you’ll learn both the practical and theoretical aspects. The emphasis is on fun, safety and teamwork.

    By the end of this stage, you’ll be able to get out on the water on your own and make those first runs.

    • Completion: Phase 1 certificate: independent surfing & trapeze (on loan)
  2. Phase 26 months

    Sailing independently

    Once you’ve successfully completed Phase 1, you’re ready for the real thing. Make the most of your new kitesurfing skills! Bring your harness with you to the kitesurfing school, where your kitesurfing kit will be ready and waiting for you at set times.

    • Completion: your own trapeze, wetsuit and kiteboard (on loan) & optional Junior Crew Member
  3. Phase 312 months

    Let the jumping begin

    You’re really starting to become an advanced kitesurfer! By now, you can ride back and forth with ease, and you might even have done your first jumps! Nothing’s stopping you from enjoying the sea with your own wetsuit, harness and your new kitesurf board!

    • Completion: your own kiteboard and kite with bar (on loan) & optional Crew Member
  4. Phase 412 months

    Ride the Wave Kitesurfing Instructor

    By now, you’re hooked on the water and want to use your skills to teach beginners how to kitesurf. If you’re aged 16 or over, you can become a fully-fledged IKO-certified kitesurfing instructor through our programme. You can then start working straight away as a kitesurfing instructor at one of the kitesurfing schools affiliated with the programme!

    • Completion: International IKO kitesurfing instructor certificate
  5. Stage 56 months

    Ride the Wave International kitesurfing instructor

    With your advanced kitesurfing skills and experience as an instructor, you’re all set to explore the seas abroad and gain international work experience!

    Are you at least 18 years old? If so, you can start working as a kitesurfing instructor at one of the (international) kitesurfing schools affiliated with our programme.

    • Conclusion: Ultimate Ride the Wave Ambassador
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Where you can go kitesurfing

Ourkitesurfing spots.

Find out where you can go kitesurfing with Ride the Wave and which local partners we work with there.

The beach at Scheveningen.

Down Under

ScheveningenRoute

  • Kitesurfing

For kitesurfing, Ride the Wave in Scheveningen is working with DownUnder on the Black Trail. View DownUnder.

Partner: Gemeente Den Haag

The sea and the beach at Noordwijk aan Zee.

BeachBreak

Noordwijk aan ZeeRoute

  • Kitesurfing
  • Surfing

Beach Break is Ride the Wave’s regular venue partner in Noordwijk aan Zee. The surfing and kitesurfing school at beach exit 21 brings water sports enthusiasts together and offers a cosy spot on the beach. View BeachBreak.

Partner: Gemeente Noordwijk

Waves and the beach at the Brouwersdam in Ouddorp.

Natural High

OuddorpRoute

  • Kitesurfing
  • Surfing

Natural High is Ride the Wave’s regular venue partner in Ouddorp. On the North Sea beach at Brouwersdam, it’s all about freedom, action and that Natural High feeling. Check out Natural High.

Partner: Gemeente Goeree-Overflakkee

Ride the Wave in the spotlight

Wind. Water.Total focus.

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Kitesurfing at Ride the Wave.
Space, wind and focus.
Participants learn to kitesurf together.
Stronger, step by step.
The Ride the Wave kite community by the sea.
You do it yourself, but never on your own.

Participants have their say

What do they say?

I thought the lesson was brilliant. I learnt a lot in just two hours. I’m really looking forward to it!

Suhayb, 16About his first kitesurfing lesson
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The wind is picking upto you. Let himnot loose.

Ready to catch the wind?

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No experience, equipment or money required. Just leave your details; we’ll get in touch and explain how to get started safely with phase 1.

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