{"id":146,"date":"2019-06-13T20:48:33","date_gmt":"2019-06-13T18:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.windriders.info\/?page_id=146"},"modified":"2026-04-02T16:52:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:52:20","slug":"iko-assistant-course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.windriders.eu\/en\/iko-assistant-course\/","title":{"rendered":"IKO Assistant Course"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1>IKO assistant courses with Wind Riders<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image pictureframe-left align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.windriders.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/iko-wind-window.png?fit=750%2C543&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.windriders.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/iko-wind-window.png?w=881&amp;ssl=1 881w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.windriders.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/iko-wind-window.png?resize=300%2C217&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.windriders.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/iko-wind-window.png?resize=750%2C543&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Why take the IKO assistant course?<\/h2>\n<p>The IKO was founded in 2001 and has its headquarters in Cabarete, Dominican Republic. They have representation in 38 countries around the world! The IKO is the world\u2019s leading kiteboarding organization, specializing in educational programs, the promotion of safe kiteboarding practices, and the enhancement of industry standards. The IKO strives to reach excellence in its students\u2019 learning experiences while finding the perfect balance of fun and safety for all IKO Members.<\/p>\n<p>More information about the International Kiteboarding Organization you can find on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikointl.com\/\">IKO Website<\/a>. With the IKO app (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/it-it\/p\/iko-learn-to-kite\/9n0zzb315pw3?rtc=1&amp;activetab=pivot:overviewtab\">windows 10 <\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/ikointl\/id1314907796\">ios<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ikointl.app\">android<\/a> ) you can watch videos and simulations about kiting and read more about kitesurfing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image pictureframe-left align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"457\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.windriders.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/iko-right-of-way-rules-457x600-1.png?fit=457%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.windriders.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/iko-right-of-way-rules-457x600-1.png?w=457&amp;ssl=1 457w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.windriders.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/iko-right-of-way-rules-457x600-1.png?resize=229%2C300&amp;ssl=1 229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>IKO the worldwide recognized kitesurf organization<\/h2>\n<p>More than 12000 instructors have been trained thanks to the IKO and over 600,000 kiters have been taught using their guidelines and courses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image pictureframe-left align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.windriders.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/iko-assistant-diploma.png?fit=370%2C509&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.windriders.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/iko-assistant-diploma.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.windriders.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/iko-assistant-diploma.png?resize=218%2C300&amp;ssl=1 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>The best career start in kitesurfing<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to work in the world of kitesurfing, then the assistant course is your first step. If you do not fancy working as an assistant you can shortly after take the instructor course. Or just d.o this course for fun and learn more about kitesurfing in general.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Prerequisites for IKO assistant course:<!-- \/wp:post-content --><\/h2>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be at least 16 years old<\/li>\n<li>Have a riding level equivalent to IKO Kiteboarder Level 4 \u2013 Advanced*<\/li>\n<li>Have an IKO account \u2018Kiter Free\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Be fluent (reading, writing, speaking and general understanding) in the language thatthe course is given<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Your riding level<\/h2>\n<p>* You can record a video of you demonstrating the required skills before the course, in case there is not enough wind to do the riding test. 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