Kitesurfing Lessons Marazion Cornwall
Marazion and Long Rock beaches are found on the South Coast of Cornwall and is such a great beach to learn to kitesurf. At low tide the sea condition are perfect, shallow water and a big space not to mention the consistent winds so prevalent in Cornwall, happy days.
The Kitesurfing in Marazion and Long rock is idela for both beginners and independant riders alike. There are dedicated Kitesurfing Zones on the beach for both training, independent riders and for swimmers so please make sure you keep to these zones at all times.
Our Kitesurfing lessons follow a structured path that everyone can follow and when taught by a professional instructor Kitesurfing easier and safer than you might think. You don’t need to be strong to kite surf but you do need to be comfortable in the water and able to swim a reasonable distance in the sea.
JB Kitesurfing runs a full programme to teach you all the skills you will need to reach your goal of standing up on a Kite board and kitesurfing a short distance out and back to the beach. Our kitesurfing lessons are split into three independant modules to allow those that may have previous skills can join us at any stage.
JBK Lessons
Kitesurfing Lesson: Step 1 – Core kite flying – Click for full details
The Core Skills lesson is an eye opener for most people as many completely under-estimate the power that a small foil kite can generate. It is also the first part of our Beginner Kitesurfing Course.
The Core Skills lesson is an eye opener for most people as many completely under-estimate the power that a small foil kite can generate. It is also the first part of our Beginner Kitesurfing Course.
This 4 hour land based lesson is split into 2 modules. The first module will teach you how to set up, launch and fly a foil kite using all power ranges safely and in total control. The second Module is an introduction to SLE Kitesurfing Kites, totally different and even more fun.
AIM: By the end of the lesson we aim to get you completely in control of your foil kite, be able to set up launch and land a 4 Line kite surfing kite and be ready to go the water on our Step 2 – Water Skills. This lesson will also give you the Flying skills to learn to Pilot a Kite Buggy.
COST - 4 Hours , max group size of 4 to 1 professional instructor: £95.00
Special introductory offer - Book 2 people in and get your lesson for £75.00 per person
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Kitesurfing Lesson: Step 2 – Water Skills – Click for full details
Now that you have passed your Core flying skills we can teach you how to fly the bigger more powerful SLE Kitesurfing kites in preparation for Step 3 and Water start. This 4 to 5 hour * intensive lesson shows you how to use and implement safety systems, water re launch, pack down your kite and create traction by “body dragging”. These skills are harder than you might think but they are huge fun to learn.
Now that you have passed your Core flying skills we can teach you how to fly the bigger more powerful SLE Kitesurfing kites in preparation for Step 3 and Water start. This 4 to 5 hour * intensive lesson shows you how to use and implement safety systems, water re launch, pack down your kite and create traction by “body dragging”. These skills are harder than you might think but they are huge fun to learn.
AIM: By the end of the day we aim to get you to a level where you can pass your BKSA level 1 test and have the skills in order to join Step 2 and the advanced techniques of water balance and water start.
COST - 4 – 5 Hours , max group size of 2 to 1 professional instructor: £100.00
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Kitesurfing Lesson: Step 3 – Water start – Click here for full details
Today’s 4 to 5 hour * lesson is all about teaching you the more advanced skills to keep you balanced in the water, and how to get your feet into the board straps so that you can water start. If you are an excellent student you may well stand up and Kitesurf a short distance, most stand up and fly over the front either way all are grinning to Cheshire cat standards!
Today’s 4 to 5 hour * lesson is all about teaching you the more advanced skills to keep you balanced in the water, and how to get your feet into the board straps so that you can water start. If you are an excellent student you may well stand up and Kitesurf a short distance, most stand up and fly over the front either way all are grinning to Cheshire cat standards!
AIM – By the end of the lesson we aim to perfect your flying skills, the techniques of water start and have passed on invaluable condition knowledge to keep you safe so that you ultimately can practise on your own.
COST - 4 – 5 Hours , max group size of 2 to 1 professional instructor: £100.00
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Kitesurfing Lesson: Step 4 - Progression – Click here for full details
Some of you guys may not need this final step but for many is the ideal day to perfect your Kitesurfing. Now that you understand kites we round your day up with supervised riding so you can try more advanced kites to decide what suits you best.
Some of you guys may not need this final step but for many is the ideal day to perfect your Kitesurfing. Now that you understand kites we round your day up with supervised riding so you can try more advanced kites to decide what suits you best.
Select your lesson, book in and live the experience!
One thing that is not so common on other Cornish beaches is the large amount of seaweed that can get washed up during and after heavy winds and storms. Take care as the seaweed (especially the long ‘spaghetti’ seaweed) can bind your lines together changing your full depower SLE kite into a fully powered and uncontrollable nightmare. If you are a beginner and there is a lot of seaweed in the water or on the beach and you drop the kite a lot then debate whether it is a good idea to go out.
Long Rock beach is owned and managed by the local authority. The reef of ‘Long Rock’ can shelter the water downwind of the reef from the waves and so there is often flat water at lower states of tide. There are however, quite a number of individual submerged rocks and small reefs. It’s a good idea to go there at low tide to check it out. To the East of the rainwater outfall pipe there are no rocks at all.
Do not kite here 2 hours either side of high tide as the top of the beach is very close to the railway track and any accidents involving a kite on the tracks may end up in a ban here. This is a year round dog beach so watch out for that mutt that likes peeing on your kite!!!
Marazion Wind Directions
Marazion can be used from W round to SE.
Marazion can be used from W round to SE.
The prevailing SW wind is great at all parts of Marazion Beach but is often accompanied by waves. A Southerly can get a little gusty and turbulent behind St Michaels Mount so move along the beach to the West.
A SE wind funnels between St Michaels Mount and Marazion village and so can be stronger due to the venturi effect but can be a little turbulent.
At low tide with a SE however the causeway to St Michaels Mount means there is flat water downwind of the causeway. On a SE Long Rock is often better wind. A Westerly comes over the top of Penzance and so can be a little gusty but often there are not that many waves with this wind direction.
Long Rock Wind Directions
SW, S, SE are good wind directions. A Westerly and Easterly can give very flat water but are always gusty.
SW, S, SE are good wind directions. A Westerly and Easterly can give very flat water but are always gusty.