LAKAWA School of Kiteboarding

Instructors

Kiteboarding has grown in the midwest fairly rapidly in the last 7 years, and thankfully there have been very few injuries. Much of this can be attributed to the community's commitment to safety, and the belief that we need to introduce new riders to the sport through qualified instruction. Not unlike driving a car, with proper instruction when learning, we all all can share our lakes with minimal accidents.

LAKAWA School of Kiteboarding is headed up by a PASA Certified instructor and follows the instructional protocol developed by PASA instructors around the world.

About PASA
PASA was founded March 21, 1997 as a non-profit organization (501-C(6)) by a group of hang gliding industry leaders who envisioned a member driven trade association for the air sports industry. Today, PASA is a reality incorporating industry councils from multiple sports. PASA's organizational structure includes industry councils, which provides members with an opportunity to focus on opportunities or problems within their unique area of the industry. Councils include: Hang Gliding Industry Council, Kiteboarding Industry Council, Paragliding Industry Council, Parasailing Industry Council, Ultralight Industry Council.

Tighe Belden, Director
Certified PASA Instructor
Years Kiting: 7 (veteran)
Years Teaching: 5

Tighe Belden has been riding the wind for over 25 years. First as a windsurfer and now as a kiteboarder, he is an integral part of the wind sports community in the Midwest. He started Lakawa School of Kiteboarding to share his passion for the wind and the ride. As founder and webmaster for LAKAWA.com for the past decade, he is committed to the riding community and the safe growth of these sports.

Team
Lakawa School of Kiteboarding has a pool of instructors that are pulled in as needed based on class size. Selected for their passion for the sport, their knowledge of riding technique, and their commitment to safe practices, these guys are the best at getting you riding quickly and having fun.