Closest area to obtain IKO Kitesurfing Instructors course?

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Closest area to obtain IKO Kitesurfing Instructors course?

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wanting to do an IKO certified kiteboard instructors course to teach, anyone know any areas in canada or close to to obtain this course
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Their website lists the offerings. Last I checked Quebec had some plus a few in California.
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Post by smartang »

I was looking into this for a friend not too long ago.

Do not sign up for the course in Quebec. It's taught in French in a pure francophone region, and your BC high school french class won't cut it.

I'm from QC and did my IKO in the US. Lake Michigan at a beach house with hot tub, pool table and a good ratio. Also, at the time it was the closest and fastest option.

There's one in Seattle on the 17th of June.

If you can swing it, I'd take a trip to Europe. Portugal would be an awesome way to start you kite instructor journey. Cheap once you're there too.
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Great comprehensive info! There's good reason for smart in your handle :)
Portugal sounds fun.
There is certainly a growing demand for IKO-certified kiteboard instructors.
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