Dahab IKO Assistant Instructor & Instructor - Egypt

Product Details

Why Base Camp?

• 25 hours coaching per week including extensive individual feedback
• High qualified coaches used throughout
• Ride in one of the world-renowned Kitesurfing site!
• Superior accommodation on the beach 5 minutes walk to the village
• This trip can be divided into Assistant Instructor and Instructor 4 week courses

Dahab area

Dahab is located in the South Sinai and is a world-renowned location for kitesurfing and windsurfing. Offering outstanding wind statistics, with an average of 300 Force 4 - 7 days per year, there are various sailing areas to cater for all abilities.

The kitesurfing lagoon is a shallow water safety net for those handling the kite for the first time or for intermediates concentrating on sailing ability and basic jumps. The vast open sea then offers plenty of space for downwind adventures, confident boosting flat-water areas for complicated freestyle or air-time and rolling swell for those who want a taste of big waves.

Masbat Town

2 km from the Black Rock Dive Centre is the local town of Masbat, which offers a traditional Egyptian experience. Busy market stalls, shops, restaurants and cafes welcome visitors from all over the world. The European influence has gently flavoured Masbat and many bars now offer alcohol and SAT TV. There are also several companies establishing excursions and alternative activities packages which are well-worth consideration to enhance your Egyptian experience.

Accommodation

All our clients in Dahab are accommodated in the Hotel Coralia, which is another close neighbour of Harry Nass and Black Rock Dive Centre. The hotel enjoys a huge expanse of green open space, no mean feat in the middle of a desert, and is located on the prime stretch of beach within easy reach of the watersports facilities in the day, and the bars at night. It’s beach is shaded and breezy, and the building offers excellent views of the bay.

Our Coaches

Our partner Harry Nass has developed the most comprehensive kitesurfing facility in Dahab. Playing host to the 2007 Cabrina kite importer's meeting in addition to operating a comprehensive teaching programme ensures that we have the best possible base for these clinics. Ideally situated near the Kitesurfing lagoon, the Harry Nass instructors are highly professional, laid back, and charming.

Course Outline

Date: Jul 5 2008 - Aug 30 2008
Length: 8 weeks

IKO Assistant Instructor Course

Date:Jul 5 2008
Programme: The first week includes learning kite flying, body dragging and your first ride.
Activities: Welcome drinks on arrival in resort, and nights out in Dahab including a bar tour. Alternative activities include snorkeling and wakeboarding.

Date:Jul 12 2008
Programme: Week two focuses on developing your all round and upwind riding skills.
Activities:Visits to the night markets in town to practice bartering, walking trips to the Coloured Canyon, and Quad biking in Dahab.

Date:Jul 19 2008
Programme:Weeks three and four continue your riding development and start introducing concepts such as jumping and wave riding as well as putting you
through your IKO Assistant Instructor exam. Activities: Walking and mountain biking excursions to the Coloured Canyon, with Yoga/Meditation wind-down in evenings.

Date: Jul 26 2008
Programme:Weeks three and four continue your riding development and start introducing concepts such as jumping and wave riding as well as putting you through your IKO Assistant Instructor exam.
Activities: Camel trekking through the Sinai Desert, with the possibility of a beduin dinner and overnight stay. Possible trip to Mount Moses.

IKO Instructor Course

Date:Aug 2 2008
Programme: Develop your upwind riding, turning and riding with other riders, as well as beginning to think about teaching methodology.
Activities: Boat excursions for a whole day with incredible snorkeling. Either relaxed drinks on the beach, or bar tour with new arrivals.

Date:Aug 9 2008
Programme: The course now introduces sessions on safety, the practical environment and riding analysis. Work on jumping, water starts and riding in all directions.
Activities: Wakeboarding, windsurfing and snorkeling on the water, beach volleyball and even belly dancing!

Date:Aug 16 2008
Programme: Fine tune your surfing so that jumping, switch riding, waterstarting and riding with different boards and in different conditions become well honed skills. Learn about technical theory, and teaching psychology.
Activities: Quad biking, climbing, horse riding and possibly night diving, given demand.

Date:Aug 23 2008
Programme:last week includes the 5 day IKO Instructor Training exam which covers teaching methods in depth, with both theory and practical examinations.
Activities: Your choice of activities in the final week, snorkeling in the Blue Hole and possible trip to St. Katherine's Monastery. End of exam party and leaving dinner.

Included in the Course

Airport transfers, Accommodation (shared), Food, Base Camp Support Team, Instructor training (25+ hours per week), IKO ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR & INSTRUCTOR course (with all manuals/materials etc), IKO ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR & INSTRUCTOR exam fee, Social events, Base Camp partner discounts, Recruitment Service and more!

Base Camp Guarantee

When you book with Base Camp you know you are getting the best customer service. We provide 5 full days of instruction from the most qualified coaches with comfortable central accommodation and social events / activities. Our small personal team both in the UK and abroad are here to answer any questions you have and our state of the art intranet gives you 24 hour access to loads of information including your account, the course plan, message board and media area.