Kiteboarding is a technical, ever-evolving sport—and no matter how accomplished you think you are, there’s always room to grow. At Action Sports Maui, we encourage all riders—beginners and seasoned alike—to invest in lessons or coaching whenever they’re exploring a new location. Your instructor isn’t just teaching technique; they’re your local
“Weather Maps may seem confusing when you first see them. But you can learn the basics easily. The information they contain helps us to understand the current weather picture and to make future weather predictions. Just looking out your window only tells you the immediate weather in your local spot,
The Beaufort Scale was created to standardize wind strength observations. Eventually adopted by the Royal Navy in 1830 it became the standard. With slight variations over the years, the scale is still used in some countries. Nowadays there are many more instruments and wind gauges available. However the Beaufort Scale
E malama o ke kai (to care for the ocean) As an olelo noeau (Hawaiian proverb) states, “Malama i ke kai, a malama ke kai ia oe!” which means care for the ocean and the ocean will care for you. The Hawaiian word “Malama” (mah-lah-mah), means to take care of,
“Weather Maps may seem confusing when you first see them. But you can learn the basics easily. The information they contain helps us to understand the current weather picture and to make future weather predictions. Just looking out your window only tells you the immediate weather in your local spot,
How to Fly a Kite. The basics of kite flying do not need to be complicated. With some basic equipment, some open space, and a little breeze, you can master the fundamental flying skills in an afternoon. Using the trainer kite is a fun and relatively safe way to learn
Discovery Kiteboarder Program Level Competences A-1 Carry and set up the lines and kite Determine the wind direction and upwind and downwind (windward, leeward). Fly a small kite (inflatable, stunt kite, foil…) on the wind window edge and maintain it close to the ground. Know how to stop the
When communicating on-water or over a distance, wind and wave noise will drown out almost all verbal communication. So it is necessary for kiteboarders to use visual communications to signify their intent, and especially useful is using hand signals. There are a specific set of hand signals that are
The AITC is a recognized Kiteboarding certification course. The assistant instructor program is perfect for candidates with no prior teaching background in kiteboarding.
