Kitesurf for children: accessible and well supervised!
Do you kitesurf and want to share your passion with your children? The good news is that kitesurfing isn’t just for adults. More and more young riders try, supervised by qualified instructors and in safe conditions. Here’s everything you need to know about introducing a child to kitesurfing, without stress (and with lots of fun!).
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At what age can you start kitesurfing?
In general, children can start kitesurfing from the age of 8 or 10, depending on their height, weight (at least 30 kg), ease in the water… and above all their desire!
What’s important is that they’re able to listen, concentrate a little and are curious to discover new sensations. We’re not going to turn your children into athletes! Our aim is to introduce them to kitesurfing in a fun, playful and safe way.
Óbidos spot is just perfect for kids (and stressed-out parents 😄):
- Shallow water everywhere,
- Flat water, no waves
- A steady, light wind that makes for calm progress,
- And a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
You can really take your time, play with the kite, do body drag in complete safety… in short, learn without pressure.
We are used to guiding children as soon as they are ready.
- Light, specific equipment (kites, harnesses, helmets in their size),
- A fun teaching method with lots of games and confidence-building,
- And groups of 2 so that everyone has time to learn at their own pace.
Our aim is not to turn them into professional riders in two days, but to give them their first experience.
Over the course of the sessions, your child will:
- Learn safety first!
- Learn how to pilot a kite on the beach,
- Understand how the wind works,
- Glide through the water in a body drag (often their favourite moment),
And if they’re ready and motivated, they can even start to make their first ride on the board!
The cool thing is that you can learn at the same time as your kids, or enjoy the spot while they’re learning. No problem, we’ll take care of your children and they’ll be able to learn all along the lessons in safety. There really is something special about experiencing this together.
In short, kitesurfing is accessible to children from 8-10 years of age (depending on their size and maturity). The Óbidos lagoon is ideal for a safe start, and we offer fun, personalised supervision with the right equipment.
And best of all: it’s a great way to share your passion with your child.
And if you’re already interested in booking lessons with us, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
See you soon on the water,