Dakhla is one of the most famous kitesurfing spots in the world. Steady wind, an immense lagoon and conditions that let you progress fast — that is the setting for the Big Air Coaching clinics.
Why Dakhla for a kitesurf clinic?
The Dakhla lagoon offers kilometres of flat water, wind averaging between 15 and 25 knots with peaks of 30-35, and a light that stretches sessions into the end of the day. It is ideal ground for fast progress in freeride, Old School and Big Air.
What level do you need?
The minimum level is being able to ride upwind and link transitions. You do not need to jump — that is precisely what the clinic is there to build, from Level 1 Freeride up to Level 3 Big Air.
What does the clinic include?
The clinic runs over 5 days of coaching, with a 2-hour session each day, in 2 groups of 3 students maximum. Each day includes one-to-one coaching, video analysis, a debrief, and 4K photos and videos to take away at the end of the stay. Free sessions round out the coached ones.
What does a day at the clinic look like?
The coaching session takes place in the best conditions of the day. It is followed by a debrief with video analysis — that is where progress really accelerates, seeing your own mistakes and correcting them with immediate feedback. The rest of the day is free riding or downtime.
Where do you stay?
You stay at the Dreamkite centre, right on the lagoon shore. Eco-domes, a massage area, catering on site, a pool and a bar — the feel of a real kite camp, halfway between progress and relaxation.
What gear should you bring?
A 7 to 12 m² quiver covers most conditions — 6 m² for the lightest riders. A helmet and impact vest are essential at this level.
Further reading
Kitesurf Big Air Coaching: Progression and Required Skill Level