Why take a Lesson?
A good instructor will save you and those around you from possible injury. We fit the equipment to your needs and conditions you are learning in, reducing the learning curve and saving you time and money by providing school kites to beat up instead of your own gear. Learn the local conditions, riding spots and hazards and riding etiquette.

Our professional kiteboarding instructors will help you safely get started in the exciting sport of kiteboarding.

What can you expect from your lessons with Kite Honduras?
Every student progresses at a different rate so your kiteboard training program will be customized to meet your goals. You will not be pushed to perform beyond a level you are comfortable at.
A minimum of three lessons are recommended to become an independent kiteboarder.

Each lesson is task oriented.
Student must demonstrate comprehension of the task at hand to progress to the next step

Example of a basic lesson plan for a student with some board skills:

1st lesson: 3 hours - US$175 (bring a friend $75, maximum 3 students)
Introduction to 2 and 4 line power kites features and safety.
The wind window theory
Equipment set up, launching and landing the kite.
Flying an inflatable 4 line flat kite without power
Body dragging with power and upwind theory.
Self Rescue

2nd lesson (Private - Boat supported) 3 hours US$225
Start where the first lesson trailed off with an introduction to a larger kite for the current wind condition
Upwind directional body drag (board retrieval drag)
Board start theory
Board start
Riding in both directions (yes – you do have to learn how to come back to shore)
Self Rescue

3rd lesson (Private - Boat supported) 3 hours US$225
Riding both directions and staying upwind
Transitions
Small jumps?
Self Rescue

3 Lesson Package US $600.00 (9 hours)

Hourly lesson rate US $90.00

*All lessons include use of all school equipment, a IKO certified instructor, and boat support*

Kite Honduras also offers:

Down winders US$40 -Come along at the same time as a lesson for assisted launch and a boat pick up. Down winders allow you to see some sites, be pre warned of any hazards and not worry so much about staying upwind = plenty of time to practice jumps.

Custom Riding Trips. There are beautiful riding spots around the island; however, many of them are boat access only. Let us design a multi day adventure to several of the pristine riding spots around the island including an over night catered stay on small uninhabited cay's. Packages include all boat support launch and landing guidance and total freedom. Designed for experienced riders.

Equipment rental: per day
Kite & bar US$80
Board US$30
Total Package $100
**A credit card deposit in the amount of the retail value of the equipment is due prior to rental of the equipment. Renter is responsible for any damage caused to the equipment.**
(Only available to IKO cert level 3 riders or Kite Honduras students)

There is a lot of technique and finesse involved in kiteboarding, so you don't have to be really strong. However, you do need to be in good physical shape. You should be comfortable in the water and be a competent swimmer.