Complete Beginner's Lessons

Blackheath Kiting and Boarding Lessons also welcome absolute beginners who have never flown kites before. Our tailored introductory lesson for complete beginners, may be the reassuring first-fly you are looking for.

Power Kites for Complete Beginners

This introductory lesson will guide you gently through everything you need to know to get started safely on smaller, more manageable power kites. Overseen by an experienced instructor, you will be in safe hands, guiding you through the necessary basics including:

• Kite control basics.
• Avoiding common mistakes and damage.
• Launching & landing power kites safely.
• Useful practical knowledge & information.
• Much much more!
  

Best Kite Selection

The instructor will allocate you a suitable type and size of kite for the wind that day, with the aim of building your confidence and kite control skills. You may also choose to experiment with a selection of other types and sizes of kite we have, if you desire.

As with all tuition by Blackheath Kiting and Boarding Lessons, you do not need to own anything, since all equipment, kites, and accessories are provided by us. We only ask that you wear sporty shoes and bring some sunglasses! :-)

Learning Rate of Progress

Novices vary in ability, some having previously flown some kind of tiny kite, perhaps on the beach as a child. Others have never yet had a go; only watching others have all the fun.

No experience is necessary to start this Complete Beginner’s introductory lesson. It will not be physically strenuous. If you are worried about strength; relax, we have some harmless kites that can be flown with just the little fingers!

You can book a 1 to 1 complete beginner’s lesson for focused individual tuition. Alternatively, bring a friend and book yourselves on a Beginner’s Power Kiting group lesson. Call or email for weekday & weekend availability and prices. (Contact details at the top right of this page).

Some first-timers have a natural gift for flying the power kites, others do not know their left from their right! Both examples gain a lot from these lessons due to the quality of personalised tuition, as proven by existing happy clients.