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Cape Town Big Air Clinic with Giel Vlugt

With:Giel Vlugt
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Location:Cape Town
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Scheduled for:18 - 25 February 2023
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Cost of double room:€1,490
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cost of single room:€1,690
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Number of Places:10
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What's included:
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfasts 
  • 20 hours of coaching over 5 days 
  • Welcome BBQ – Braai 
  • Yoga
  • TheKiteMag T-shirt and rash vest

The short lines hype is growing and becoming recognised as a sub-discipline of the Big Air movement – it has even entered as a separate discipline in the last stop of the BAKL tour in Cape Town. For those who want to feel the sensation of a short lines session for the first time, or those who want to make that jaw-dropping mega loop and send the kite super low, we have lined up a special two-day clinic on mastering the art of short lines kiting. 

We will be joined by the local young and talented short lines master (and TheKiteMag cover star!) Camdyn Kellett. Over the two days Camdyn will take you through the essential theory and techniques behind riding with short lines before hitting the water in the iconic Blouberg beach. 

For this clinic we have set a wind window starting on 26 January to 2 February. Depending on the forecast, we will announce the two dates of coaching closer to the time. 

The Coach

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Giel Vlugt

Giel has burst onto the Big Air scene and is now one of the top players in the Big Air Kite League and was on fire for the KOTA last year. Since then he has claimed the first ever Double Megaloop – one of the biggest steps forward in the history of the sport – and he continues to drive the Big Air side of the sport forwards at blistering pace. Giel was also awarded “2022 GKA Rider of the Year” and also won “2022 GKA Move of the Year” award for performing an incredibly stylish S-loop. 

Giel has been coaching for 7 years, he has taught all levels of riding and his incredible passion for the sport shines through whoever he is working with. He loves seeing riders progress and believes that with commitment and hard work anything is achievable!

Itinerary

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18 February

This day is the official arrival day. We will welcome you to our lovely kite house for the week – The Point.  In the evening we get together for a classic South African Braai at the house. You will meet Giel and we’ll have a few beers and work on setting your goals for the week.

19 - 23 February

Each day will start with a delicious breakfast at the house. If you wish, you can join the morning yoga session before this. After this we make a plan for the day according to the conditions and hit the beach. You will have 4 hours of coaching with Giel including on and off water sessions. 

You can choose to spend the rest of the day in the water, chilling at the pool, join an afternoon yoga session or explore the surroundings.  For the evenings, we will get together and head to some of the great restaurants in the area, or we’ll have a meal at our house.

24 February

On Friday, after breakfast you are free to head to the beach and work on the new moves you’ve picked up over the week, or you can take it easy and relax after the days packed with coaching.

25 February

Departure day. After an awesome week, it’s time to head home. Depending on your departure time, you can squeeze in a last kite session…

Spots

Blouberg

With the iconic Table Mountain in the backdrop, this is where Red Bull King of the Air takes place every year. The ultimate spot for every Big Air rider.

Langebaan Lagoon

Just an hour away from Cape Town, Langebaan offers a complete change of scenery with its flatter turquoise waters.

Accommodation

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The Point

Is this clinic suitable for me?

Independent riders confidently riding upwind

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfasts
  • 20 hours of coaching over 5 days
  • Welcome BBQ - Braai
  • Yoga
  • TheKiteMag T-shirt and rash vest

Not Included

  • Lunches, dinners, drinks
  • Transfers and transport
  • Gear rental
  • Insurance

Places are strictly limited so book now to avoid disappointment!

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