10-18 Jacka Boulevard
St Kilda Victoria 3182
Feel the rush and excitement that only a full sized kite can provide. This two hour hit the water lesson with Kite Republic is broken up into two parts, the first hour consists of the Kite Pilot techniques on land, then in the second hour it is time to get wet. From the safety of the water you will learn powered body drags, how to re-launch your kite and self-rescue techniques. Your goal is safe, confident control in the water.
Learn to Kite Foilboard, or improve your current Kite Foilboarding skills with Kite Republic's comprehensive pathway to learning. These Kite Foilboard Lessons in Melbourne are the perfect way to kick start your foiling adventure and get you confidently handling, and then riding your foil. Lessons include all kiteboarding equipment, Bluetooth two-way headset for communication during the lesson and a kite Foilboard with three different mast heights to make your learning curve smoother and more efficient. Kire Republic suggest that in order to make the most of your lessons that you are at a stage that you can confidently ride upwind and land small controlled jumps on your regular equipment. What’s next once you get started? As well as a fantastic social foilboarding program run each fortnight, Kite Republic offer a number of different boards that you can purchase to get you up and going. If you purchase the regular setup, you will have free access to the shorter masts to make the initial learning time easier. Form more information on Kite Republic’s Social Foilboarding Program visit the website.
Start your wingfoiling journey by learning the key fundamentals: how to handle the wing, understand wind direction, use safety systems, and manage your gear. You will get a feel for riding across the wind, turning around, and coming back — all in your very first session. Many students are surprised how quickly they are up and cruising.
Join the fun and find out why stand-up paddle boarding is the world's fastest growing water sport. Private lessons are perfect for people who require more focused attention from their instructor. Whether you want to improve the skills you already have, increase your ability to cope with a wider number of environmental conditions or fancy stepping away from a big group, private coaching will help you at whatever level of experience you have. Whatever your reason for private tuition, KR has experienced instructors that will help take your paddle boarding to the next level. Take part in a private stand-up paddle boarding lesson with Kite Republic. Enjoy 90 minutes on the water, comprising of 60 minutes instruction and 30 minutes of practice to sharpen your new skills.
Warwick Lee, the Kite Republic SUP Centre manager runs morning training groups, as well as a number of weekend Ocean Paddles when there’s a gap in the race schedule. Come along and have the opportunity to trial stand-up paddle boarding equipment from KR SUP Centre and view gear demonstrations. The HMB Sup Vic Training Group is a collective of like-minded people who not only enjoy the buzz of stand-up paddling but also enjoy the fitness, health and mental benefits it brings. They are very inclusive and welcome people to come and train with them, despite ability level, fitness or whatever board you paddle. This is an open invitation to finally stop thinking about it and a great chance to actually do it. So, if you think it’s time to step it up, then please feel free to join. If you have any questions, get in touch with Kite Republic to be briefed on what's required.
Kite Republic Audio Headset Coaching – Take your skills to the next level with Kite Republic's Audio Headset Coaching. A private two hour one-on-one lesson using 'Bb Talkin' Bluetooth Headsets. Get real time audio feedback between you and your instructor via a waterproof Bluetooth action sports intercom service. Being in a windy environment that is often hard to hear, this is the perfect way to communicate with your instructor from a safe distance to try new skills and tricks, whilst getting real time hands free instructions and feedback. Suited right from beginner through to advanced, for all styles. Kite Republic has IKO qualified instructors ready to teach you anything from basic skills, right up to the latest advanced tricks, and everything in between.
Are you already a confident kiter but finding it difficult to progress? Then take a progression lesson with Kite Republic and let their advanced instructors take your riding to the next level. Enjoy one or two hours of private one-on-one tuition to help you land a new trick, try a new style of riding such as riding a kitesurf directional board, or work on anything you feel you need help with such as self-launching and self-landing.
SUP Hire on St Kilda Beach IS BACK! Come down and make the most of this awesome adventure! Right in the heart of St Kilda Beach, KR SUP offers an awesome experience on fantastic SUP hire equipment. Ideal for a single paddler right up to large groups. If you’re in the area then getting out there on a SUP is a must. If you’re lucky you’ll spot some Fairy Penguins on and around the St Kilda Breakwall. Explore the water at your own pace and hire Stand Up Paddleboards from our Red Paddle tent in front of Republica restaurant in St Kilda, or from the KR shop just through the courtyard. You don’t need any previous paddling experience to rent a board. We will provide you with a short introduction on land and make sure that your gear is set up right so you’ll have the best start out there.