Tuition
Finkyinc offer a range of kitesurfing courses to suit all abilities, from a one hour Taster session to a full on Progression session these courses are avilable for you to book.
We Are
- Fully Insured
- CRB Checked
- IKO Qualified
- Arun district council approved
- First aid trained
For full course detail please click below.
Taster Session
Fancy a go at kitesurfing but not sure if it's for you?
An introduction to kite flying in it’s most basic form, we will show you how to:
- Fly a small traction kite on land
- How to set up the kite and lines
- How to launch and land the kite
- How to fly the kite around the wind window and discover the power zone
Course length: 1 hour
Student / Instructor ratio: 4 : 1
What you need to bring with you
- Sunglasses
- Suntan cream
- Decent trainers
- Water
We supply
All the equipment you need to complete this course.
Course cost-£30 per hour per person
To book a course click here
Progression Session
This course is aimed at people who want to take the bull by the horns and give kiting a serious go. Usually spread over 3 days this course will teach you everything that you need to know about kiting, from the basics of kite flying to hopefully getting that kite board on you feet and getting you up and riding.
We aim to teach you:
- Introduction to Kitesurfing
- Wind awareness
- Wind window explanation
- Time spent on land learning to pilot a small 2 line traction kite
- Setting up of a 4 line water based kite
- Explanation of the safety system
- Launching and landing
- Piloting of the 4 line kite
- Water re-launch
- Body drag downwind
- Body drag to the left and right
- Piloting the kite with one hand
- Body drag up wind
- Board recovery
- Waterstart theory
- Waterstart practical
- Deep water pack down and self rescue techniques
- Student / Instructor ratio: 4 : 1
What you need to bring with you
- Sunglasses
- Water proof suntan cream
- Decent trainers
- Water
- Towel
We supply you with
- Wetsuit
- Buoyancy aid
- Helmets
- Wetsuit boots
- Harness
- Rescue cover
On completion of this course you will receive your IKO certificate stating the level of competence you have reached
This course can be divided into 3 separate days or can be completed in 3 successive days.
(wind dependant)
Course Price- £320 per person per course
This price includes a free Progression Beginner DVD
To book a course click here
Top Progression Tips
Taking your kitesurfing to a different level at the South Coast's premier kite school
This course is aimed at the intermediate rider who has already completed the progression session and needs to work on:
- Edging of the board
- Stance
- Riding upwind
- Power delivery
- Change of direction
- First time jumps ( yee haa!!! )
Student / Instructor ratio: 4 : 1
What you need to bring with you
* Sunglasses
* Water proof suntan cream
* Decent trainers
* Water
* Towel
We supply you with
* Wetsuit
* Buoyancy aid
* Helmets
* Wetsuit boots
* Harness
* Rescue cover
All top tip sessions are taught with the aid of video feedback.
Course Price-£30 per person per hour
To book a course click here
One to One Clinics
Although we concentrate mostly on the beginner and intermediate Kitesurfer we are still available to do 1:1 coaching sessions for the more advanced rider who would like to nail that new move, or if you would prefer to be taught on your own then this is for you, this course is carried out with the use of video feedback.
What you need to bring with you:
- Waterproof suntan cream
- Water
We supply you with:
- Kites
- Kite board
- Wetsuit
- Wetsuit boots
- Buoyancy aid
- Harness
- Rescue cover
- Video Feedback
Course Price:
£45 per hour using Finkyinc equipment
£40 per hour using your own equipment
To book a lesson click here
Weekend Courses
Breakfast and accommodation included
Have you ever wanted to get away for the weekend and learn to kitesurf but don't want the hassle of trying to find somewhere to stay???
Finkyinc can offer you the complete kitesurfing package including accommodation and breakfast here at our home in Littlehampton on the South Coast.
We have a choice of spacious rooms all with double beds and we offer you the choice of Continental breakfast or full English.
If you are already an experienced kitesurfer and just
fancy kitesurfing in Littlehampton? No problem, we can offer you accommodation, breakfast and storage for you kitesurfing equipment.Please call us for prices and availability
Clinics Abroad
Join us for a kitesurfing experience you'll never forget
Learning to kite-surf in a destination where the wind always blows and the water is usually warm enough to have a bath in makes for an altogether better learning experience.
That’s why we at Finky.Inc run clinics to Moonbeach in Egypt, with constant warm winds and perfect lagoons it’s incredible how quickly and safely people can learn to kite-surf, add to this a very chilled atmosphere and incredibly helpful staff it all makes for a kite surfing clinic never to forget, even if you’re a competent kite surfer who just wants to free ride you are more than welcome to join us.
This year we have teamed up with Morgan and Cat of Soul Kite surfing who run a kite centre 5 minutes up the road from Moon Beach, Morgan is an exceptional IKO instructor and has been teaching for many years whilst Cat keeps everything going behind the scenes, you will be instructed by myself or Morgan depending on numbers.
Breakdown of the daily routine:
- 9.00am-breakfast at MB
- 10.00am-5 minute transfer to Soul Kite surfing
- 10.30am-Lessons start
- 12.30pm-Lunch
- 14.30pm-Lessons resume
- 16.30pm-Lesson feedback and video review
- 17.15pm-Free-ride session until sundown
At the end of the day we go back to Moon Beach for Beer, dinner, beer, beer, and some sleep before it all starts again the next day.
We use a mixture of the latest RRD and Cabrinha equipment for kite surfing tuition, there will also be available for you to hire at Moon Beach, paddle surf boards and windsurfing equipment, kite storage and rescue hire are also available at Soul Kite surfing centre.
As always with clinics abroad we take a deposit for any bookings so that we can a confirm the amount of people joining us.
Please give us a call for prices and availability
Stand Up Paddle Surfing
The latest sport to hit the South Coast
This easily accessible paddle sport is now available at Finkyinc for you to try
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Very easy to learn
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Accessible to all age groups
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Great for getting you into shape, really works those core muscles
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Improves your balance and general fitness
Finkyinc offer hire and tuition for those of you who would like to try Paddle Surfing
We do all of our beginner tuition on West Beach Littlehampton on flat shallow waters perfect for learning, we also supply wetsuits, buoyancy aids, and booties. Rescue cover is also provided and we are fully insured.
Finkyinc use and stock all the latest equipment from RRD Paddleboards and Kialoa Paddles
Lessons are available at £25 per hour per person.
Hire is available at £15 per hour.
If you would like to book a lesson or hire a board please go to our contact us page.
Photos courtesy of RRD/ Darrel Wong/ Ydwer van der Heide
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