Level 2 – Intermediate
After your first lesson, you have good, intuitive, and stable control of your kite.
In this Level 2 Intermediate course, you’ll learn two kitesurfing essentials:
retrieving your board through bodydragging and performing your first waterstarts.
This is where everything changes: you’ll finally feel the real pull, get up, ride, and make your first tacks.
This module marks the transition from beginner → progressing kitesurfer.
Level 2 is designed for those who have already completed a kitesurf introduction and fully mastered all the prerequisites of Level 1.
If you’ve already mastered the fundamentals of Level 2, learn how to ride upwind and become an independent kitesurfer with Level 3.
The importance of bodydragging
Bodydragging is a fundamental skill for any kitesurfer aiming to be independent.
It allows you to:
This module ensures you truly master this skill.
At Matos Tarifa, we don’t just skim over learning bodydragging. We make sure you become effective quickly in all situations.
This skill is a fundamental pillar for your progression in kitesurfing. It allows you to approach every session with confidence and ease, whatever the conditions.
No Board Leash Please !
Don’t give in to using a board leash!
On one hand, it’s strictly forbidden by most federations because it’s dangerous, and on the other, it significantly limits a kitesurfer’s progression.
Mastering bodydragging in all conditions is therefore essential to be considered an independent kitesurfer.
Your first real ride.
Board on your feet, kite at the edge of the window; you’re ready to do your first kitesurf waterstart.
You’ll learn how to generate enough pull to get up and ride.
It’s the first moment you truly feel like a kitesurfer.
Increase your distance riding
You’ve mastered the crucial waterstart step—congratulations!
Now, we’ll move on to riding, preparing you to step into Level 3 – Independent.
This module marks the confirmation of your transformation into a true kitesurfer.
We’ll guide you to:
Many think Tarifa isn’t a beginner-friendly spot: strong wind, gusts, waves… and often recommend shallow lagoons for learning.
At Matos Tarifa, we see things differently.
Tarifa isn’t a difficult spot—it’s a challenging one, but perfectly safe when guided by experienced instructors.
Learning in these real and varied conditions allows you to:
Starting out on a challenging spot is actually the best way to get a complete training.
Every step is supervised and safe, so you become an independent kitesurfer, able to ride on any spot, anywhere in the world.