If you are new to sport you may want to exercise with caution, there are some schools that will teach you art of skatesailing. You will need a good pair of ice skates as well as sail. Pay close attention to instructor, they will teach you art of turning, navigating, speeding up and slowing down. Once you have mastered basics you can then begin to speed up and learn other tricks that can increase your speed. You can also learn how to skatesail on skis, although there needs to be more wind to push you and skies.

Although skatesailing has become popular, it is a seasonal sport. Most people who enjoy skating will take to it with passion.

If you are just starting out in paraboating realm, you may wish to get trained by a certified instructor who will teach you how to harness your kite and how to get it air bound should it fall from sky. You also should take a water safety course should you need proper training later on. All kiteboaters should wear a floatation device should their boat sink or their kite get away from them. They never know how far from shore they may be.

As with any sport learning to fly your kite first will help later on when deciding which type to purchase. You may wish to purchase a 2 or 4 line harness. It is strongly suggested that you do not attempt to kiteboat without lessons. Make sure to observe all activity around you should you have more than one kiteboater in your area.