Useful information

The kiteboarding school provides equipment such as neoprene wetsuit, harness, buoyancy vest and helmet.

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However, we do not have accessories such as neoprene slippers, beach shoes, gloves, lycra, neoprene top or other. It can be interesting to equip you personally.

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If you already practice a water sport and you have your own wetsuit, you can use it during the lessons.

The kitesurfing or kitefoil lessons take place on the learning spot adapted to the weather conditions of the day.

The kitesurfing lesson or workshop will take place either on a beach around Montpellier (Palavas-Les-Flots, les Aresquiers, l'Espiguette, Port Camargue) or in the open water.

We access the practice area by motorboat.

Sometimes, it is difficult or long to reach it by land. For legal reasons and as places are limited on the boat, we can only take a family member if that person books a course or rents equipment.

Please contact us for more information.

Yes, he will have time.

The learning of kitesurfing is done in a small group, 4 kites in flight. This rule also applies if this group contains experienced trainees.

To facilitate communication, you will be equipped with a walkie-talkie so that the instructor can coach you from a distance. No need to come back to land to get advice, so you gain in practice time.

Here are a few examples (non-exhaustive list) of unfavourable weather conditions:

• Insufficient wind for my level of practice
• Wind too strong for my level of practice
• Waves too big to practice or travel by motorboat
• Outside and/or water temperatures too low
• Outside temperatures too high (heat wave)
• Thunderstorm or heavy rain

If you have booked an à la carte course, we will reschedule that course.

If you have booked a course over several days, we offer alternative activities (example: wakeboard session or SUP outing).

In case of health crisis, we postpone or cancel the course.

Knowing how to windsurf or kitesurf will facilitate the approach of a new board sport. These sports have some points in common but differ on others.

We invite you to read the article on this subject on our blog.

First of all, it depends on the child's motivation. Kitesurfing is a demanding sport to learn. The child will only be able to overcome the more difficult moments if his motivation is real.

Secondly, the psychomotor development of the child must be considered. We have seen the emergence of little champions who were 10 years old. Learning to kitesurf is very easy from 13 years old and 40 kg.

At Monki, we teach the basics of kitesurfing to children from 6 years old in a playful way and with adapted equipment. The kitesurf school has material and equipment adapted to small sizes and children allowing a safe learning process.

Generally, there is no need to skip any steps. It is better to wait if you feel that your toddler is not ready yet. It would be a pity to disgust him for life from such a magnificent sport!

• Sunglasses with cord
• Wind too strong for my level of practice
• Beach shoes or socks (as the sand can be very hot in summer)
• Sunscreen
• Cap or hat
• 1.5l water bottle
• A snack and a picnic for day courses
• A towel or a poncho
• Neoprene booties, windproof and cap in high an off season

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We ask for a 50% deposit at the time of booking and full payment in the morning before the start of the lessons or courses.

The meeting point is located Quai de l'île Cazot, Rue des Hirondelles at Palavas-Les-Flots.

You can park either in the car park near the center or in the closed car park free of charge 500m from the center.

The meeting spot does not change. However, an exceptional situation, such as unfavourable weather, may require adjustments. But do not worry, your school will keep you informed!