IKO Kiteboarding Certification Validation

Lesson

Duration: 30 minutes

San Juan

Features

Free Cancellation

On the Water

Instant Book

Locally Owned

Private

$75 Person

(All Ages)

Description

IKO San Juan Certification Assessment – Validate Your Kiteboarding Level!

Already an experienced kiteboarder and just need your IKO certification? This 30-minute assessment is designed for riders who know everything up to riding upwind and want official validation of their skills. A certified instructor will evaluate your ability to independently set up, launch, ride, and handle safety procedures. You’ll be expected to complete the assessment on your own, with the instructor providing any necessary guidance if something is missing.

If during the session your instructor feels that additional training is needed, you’ll have the option to extend your lesson on the spot to refine your skills and reach the required level. This ensures that when you leave, you’ll have the confidence and certification to continue kiteboarding anywhere.

Upon completion, you’ll receive an IKO certification reflecting your skill level, allowing you to rent equipment at IKO centers worldwide or continue your training from where you left off. Get certified and get back to riding!

Duration of Adventure

30 Minutes

Location / Where to Meet

Address: 1903 C. Loíza, San Juan, 00911, Puerto Rico
You’ll check in at the shop before heading to the lessons at a nearby shop.

Ages & Requirements

Participants must be at an independent level looking for validation and certification to rent.
The official minimum age recommended by the IKO (International Kiteboarding Association is 12 years old but all ages are welcome.
Participants must know how to swim and be comfortable in the water.

What’s Included

Private one on one instruction with an IKO certified instructor
Kite equipment and safety gear
Radio helmet for communications while in water
Gear insurance
IKO certification

Not Included

Gratuity - Never expected but if you have a great experience, please consider gifting 10-25% to your instructors!

What to Bring / Wear

Swimsuit
Rash Guard / Wetsuit
Towel
Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Extra Layers of Clothing - Sweatshirts and warm hats
Dry bag
Snacks & Water
Required paperwork - Signed medical form if required, waivers, etc.
Please remove any jewelry, watches, or anything that can get damaged by water or you don’t want to lose or could get caught on the equipment.

ADVENTURE PROVIDED BY Kite Puerto Rico

FAQs

How much wind do I need to kite?

The amount of wind we need depends on the equipment and skill level you have. Ideally, we would like a minimum of 9-10 knots of wind to be able to learn how to fly the kite and have enough power to drag us across the water. It is possible to fly in 6-7 knots but requires more skills and light wind specific gear. The steadier the wind the better. We do not push lessons on if the wind is not appropriate for the task or skill set for the day.

What is IKO and why is it important?

IKO is the International Kiteboarding Organization. It’s a worldwide International certification for kiteboarders and kite instructors. All of our instructors go through a training course to become IKO instructors. After years of practice once reaching the appropriate level and confidence on a personal riding level they go into a training program called AITC Assistant instructor training course. It’s a 5-day course to become an IKO assistant instructor. If and once passed, they go into another week program called the ITC (Instructor training course) to become a Level 1 IKO instructor. We follow the IKO teaching standards and steps to make sure all our students get the best chances at becoming 100% independent riders. Its been developed over years and years to make it the fastest way to learn without sacrificing any safety or steps. All our students will leave with an IKO certification card and online registration to the level they reached with us.

When is the best time to kiteboard in Puerto Rico?

The official windy season in Puerto Rico is from mid-November until the end of August. We are conveniently located to get the best of the winds all season long. Winds range from 16-25 knots 20+ days a month.

Cancellation Policy

Lesson Cancellation Policy

If you have to cancel a lesson, please do so 24 hours before your scheduled session.
If you cancel within 24 hours of your scheduled session, you will be charged 50% of your booked session as a cancelation fee.
No shows will be charged the entire cost of your scheduled session.

Lesson Refund Policy

If your session must be rescheduled due to weather conditions, your credit will be applied to your next scheduled session. If you are unable to use your session you can apply the credit toward merchandise purchases in our retail store. If you do not use the credit toward a merchandise purchase a refund of your remaining credit can be issued MINUS a 50% refund fee.

Credit from unused lessons are redeemable for up to one year from date of purchase.