I would think a positive first step would be for us to define instructor qualifications and responsibilities for teaching around here. My main area of concern is East Beach, as I regularly see 3 or 4 inexperienced kiters trying to teach their friends within 50' of shore. That is one of the biggest problems out there right now, and the simplest to solve (to allow only licensed instruction).
The local instructors who are serious about teaching are already certified by IKO or PASA, and being that they can take either ITC right here in Fla., there's no excuses for not obtaining certification.
happy kiting
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