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IKO Kitesurf Sri Lanka Join our IKO training at Surfpoint Sri Lanka Details on IKO Assistant and Instructor Course Assistant course The assistant instructor training course is one of the requirements for the ITC instructor course. It is a professionalkiteboarding course created and developed by IKO to access the Kitesurf Instructor Course (ITC) or to […]

Kitesurfing Kitesurfing, also known as kiteboarding, is a water sport that involves riding on a board while being pulled by a kite. The kite is controlled by a bar and lines, which the rider uses to steer and control the speed of the kite. Kitesurfing can be done in various bodies of water, including lakes,

Dolphin and Whale watching trips in Kalpitiya Kalpitiya is one of the best locations in Sri Lanka for dolphin and whale watching. The bestseason for dolphin watching is around mid-October to May and the best season for whalewatching falls between Feb to April. Kalpitiya gives you an opportunity to watch hundreds ofdolphins swimming alongside and

Things to carry while traveling to Kalpitya Lagoon

Currency and ATMs in Kalpitya Travelers visiting Kalpitya Lagoon can use US dollars, Euros, and Sri Lankan Rupee for their expenses. The closest ATM and money exchange from Kalpitya Lagoon is 8 kilometers away inthe city of Kalpitya. Kalpitya city offers 4 ATMs, 3 banks, and many currencies exchange centers. Local restaurants and grocery stores

Full Moon Kitesurfing Full moon Kitesurfing is nothing short of a dream. The perfect conditions of Kudawa beach inKalpitya allow riders an opportunity to kitesurf during full moon nights. The flat water and sideonshore winds provide the perfect condition to kitesurf in the evening. Wind speed ranging from15 to 20 knots can be expected and

Kitesurfing Spots in Kalpitya Kalpitya Lagoon: Kalpitya lagoon is a well-known destination for kitesurfers. This lagoon offers two seasons for riders. The summer season extends from May to September and thewinter season extends from December to early March. Summer season offers 20 to 30 knotswinds on a regular basis and the best months to be

Advanced kitesurfing tricks for twin tips Once a rider is comfortable and confident with riding upwind, riding toe side, jumps and back rolls he/she can start working on the below. Hooked Unhooked

Path to progress kitesurfing Once the IKO level 3 course is completed, kite surfers can follow the below road map to become a proficient rider.

Recommended kite sizes for Kalpitiya Lagoon Kalpitya lagoon offers two seasons for kitesurfing. The winds are stronger during their summer season ranging from 20 knots to 30 knots, neighbouring islands of Vella, mini-Vella, and dream spot provides 3 to 5 knots more than Kapitya Lagoon. On Vella Island, you might need a 7-meter kite if