The World's Best Kitesurfing Schools For Top Kitesurfing Lessons
Kitesurfing is an extreme water sport that amalgamates features of snowboarding, windsurfing, paragliding, surfing, skateboarding, wakeboarding and sailing all in one. Having lessons at one of these top schools will allow you to learn in a safe, fast, and fun manner.
Compare the best kitesurfing schools in our ultimate list in order to find the best learning experience for you.
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Kitesurfing School in the UK
Poseidon - Poole, Dorset
Poseidon is considered the UKƒ??s premiere kite school, from beginner lessons and courses, to advanced skills and riding. Those that experience this school only have great things to say. Equipment rentals, trips, and a knowledgeable, friendly team encapsulates what Poseidon is all about. They stoke out a loyal community that keeps coming back for more. Stocking well-known brands such as Ozone, and Ride Engine, as well as Vivida, ensures their customers get the best gear for the best riding experience. Their welcoming and talented team is always happy to see new and returning faces.
Contact them online or ring them for more info.
Easyriders - Poole, Dorset
Easyriders is the first dedicated Kite and SUP school in the UK. They were one of the first to learn, to teach, and to push the sports forward. They have been at the forefront of kitesurfing, SUP, Foiling, and more recently Windsurf foiling since the beginning. They teach the best lessons with the best instructors and coaches, they also wrote the book on teaching for the UK and worldwide. They love what they do, they love working as a team and traveling the globe to the best spots with the most amazing people and friends.
Give them a shout and join the fun.
OTC - Portland, Dorset
The OTC is a watersports center located right on the waterƒ??s edge, within the grounds of the National Sailing Academy on Portland, Dorset. Catering for windsurfing, kitesurfing, wing-foiling, and stand up paddling (SUP), they are also the UKƒ??s first Fliteschool, making the new exhilarating sport of Fliteboard e-foiling accessible for all.
Accessible at any tide state and exposed to the best wind statistics on the south coast, The OTC has an affiliated RYA/BKSA/AALA accredited school to cater for all abilities and has the very latest equipment on hand to test.
Surface2Air Sports - Poole, Dorset
Established in 2002, Surface2Air Sports (S2AS) is one of the UKƒ??s longest-standing kitesurfing shops and schools. Based in Poole, Dorset a premier location for learning to kitesurf, the natural harbor forms an ideal spot for teaching due to the flat waist-deep water with the consistent wind almost every month of the year! Their ƒ??Ride Owned, Rider Runƒ? philosophy allows S2AS to pride themselves on offering the highest quality of Kitesurf lessons available; all of their instructors are British Kite Sports Association (BKSA) trained and highly enthusiastic kitesurfers themselves with years of experience.
The Big Blue Experience - Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales
The Big Blue Experience was established in 2001 on the 2-mile expanse of Newgale Sands in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The hard smooth sand is ideal for kite-landboarding which is a great light wind option but also a brilliant training aid for learning to Kitesurf. Newgale is exposed to the Atlantic swells so offers great wave riding and free riding conditions. The flat sections between the waves are ideal for freestyle and learning the stages of Kitesurfing.
Big Blue has developed over the years to include Surfing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, and coasteering. Their instructors are multi-activity qualified and regardless of the conditions are able to provide a great experience for any trip to Pembrokeshire whether it be on or off the water.
Nomadic Kitesurf - Calshot Spit, Hampshire
Nomandic Kitesurf school follows the wind waves and sun offering Kitesurf and Paddleboard lessons in the UK as well as overseas holidays. They specialise in offering courses on a private 1:1 or semi private 2:1 basis and run everything from 2 hour tasters to full courses. They also offer bespoke courses for larger groups including Hen, Stag and school groups.
Their kite & SUP lessons are taught by hand-picked experienced instructors within the safety of a large lagoon that is free from crowds.
Join them at our Hampshire base for friendly and professional Tuition.
Zenith - Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Zenith Kiting is an internationally recognised IKO Pro Kitesurfing and SUP school in Essex, UK. They offer a full menu of lessons for beginner, advanced and instructor training. Established in 2008 Zenith Kiting was born with the goal to simply share the unique lifestyle of watersports to others. Driven by wind and waves they have a friendly team of passionate instructors to help you with your experience in the most fun, progressive and safest way. Zenith is also a North Kiteboarding authorised school meaning only the very latest and best equipment is used for lessons and rental. This simply ensures even more stoke during your ride time.
Progression Live Coaching - Shoreham-on-Sea/Brighton
Progression?ÿwas created on an idea of filling the often scary and confusing void after or in-between lessons. Designed to further skill understanding with easy to follow development drills, Progressionƒ??s comprehensive online lessons guarantee you will get the most out of your next kitesurf session. Founded in 2003, Progression has now grown to be one of the biggest watersports coaching platforms in the world with a lesson for every skill, every level and every discipline.
And thatƒ??s not all, Progression is also Live with founder Rob Claisse and kitesurf connoisseur Danny Morris, both BKSA Advanced coaches. Filming every step of your development with detailed analysis and personal skills plans, Progression Live offers you its unique coaching methods through its camps, clinics and one-to-one sessions in the UK and across the world.
Ocean High - Penzance, Cornwall
Ocean High is West Cornwallƒ??s longest running kitesurf and paddleboard school having been established in 2008 by marine biologist Lawrence Smith. Him and his teams love of the Ocean and the need to conserve it run through all the courses and experiences we run whether it be 1 to 1 kitesurf lessons, paddleboard taster or progression sessions or overnight expeditions. Based in Mounts Bay opposite the majestic St Michaels Mount they have a stunning location for all water sports and experience some of the most consistent winds in the UK on arguably the UKƒ??s most beautiful beaches.
Visit for some ƒ??Freedom on the Waterƒ?.
Best Kitesurfing Schools in Europe
Tarifa Max Kitesurfing - Tarifa, C?diz, Spain
Originally arrived in Tarifa for windsurfing, Mathieu, the founder, was at the forefront of the sport (think two lines and Wipika). He launched Tarifa Max Kitesurfing School in 1998, which makes them the most experienced kitesurfing school in the area. Their experience makes the difference and they have a team of young and passionate kitesurfing instructors who can manage every type of condition with safety and fun. The teachers will come with you in the water, helping you to nail your first water-starts. If you want to kitesurfing lessons from the pioneers of the sport, this is your go-to school.
TRiderLand Kitesurf School & Cruise - Frontignan, South of France
Triderland is a new kitesurf school emerging as a leader in the region for excellent instruction and a fun experience. The name says it all: T as Trib?? and True, Rider to identify all the people who love to shred the water, Land to identify nature and our connections with it, but also an imaginary ƒ??landƒ? for out tribe. So Triderland represents the land for the ridersƒ?? tribe! Based in the South of France, exactly between Montpellier and S??te, Triderland offers expertise for various levels; for beginners but also for independent riders. Itƒ??s one of the only schools that is fully concentrated on private and semiprivate beginner course in order to give the best service. Taking advantage of shallow water access, this school helps many students to get up and riding faster than one might in deep water scenarios.
Additionally, Triderland aims to deliver instruction and coaching to independent riders through special sessions and exclusive kite cruises. These cruise experiences are incredible for creating connection to the water and sport. They are also working on some kite camps and workshops, so do not hesitate to have a look to Triderlandƒ??s website.
Surf Center Tarifa - Tarifa, C?diz, Spain
Surf Center Tarifa is located in one of the best wind destinations in Europe, situated at Los Lances Beach, 4 km outside Tarifa. It??s a wonderful spot with fantastic views of Africa, where riders, sailors and surfers enjoy the wind and beach all year round. They offer professional and friendly service customized to your needs and level thanks to certified instructors, renewed material for each season, ƒ??high qualityƒ? installations, rescue boat, parking, and much more. They provide activities for adults and children on a daily basis, offering you quality lessons of windsurfing, kitesurf, surf & SUP, working with reduced groups or one-to-one tuition. Thus, all of their clients can benefit from a safe, fun, and fast progression.
Surf Center Tarifa has all you need to enjoy an unforgettable stay or just a perfect escape from the ordinary day.
Explora Watersports - Essaouira/Tarifa, Spain
Explora Watersports are a family run watersports business that is lucky to have two main destinations of Essaouira and Tarifa. For both destinations, they offer kitesurfing and surfing. In Essaouira they also have windsurfing. They run lessons for beginners through to experienced riders looking to advance and progress. Explora Watersports offer lessons, rental, trips, or full package holidays where you can stay in their Surf House. They have brand new equipment each year and all their instructors are fully qualified. They look forward to sharing good times with you on the water as well as their insider tips for the best places to eat and hang out in town.
Free Your Mind Experience - Tarifa, C?diz, Spain
Free your Mind is a kite & surf family, kite school, and travel partner, with more than 20 years in tourism and in the riding industry. They have chosen a conscious living, chasing wind and waves around the world and sharing their passions with thousands of people since then. Free Your Mind offers unique water sports experiences, as well as yoga retreats, sessions, and classes. So from kitesurfing or surf classes for all levels to unique trips and camps, they are also specialized in pro-clinics, women/girls camps, and organize any type of holiday. Come as a stranger, leave as a friend!
CBCM Watersports - various locations
CBCM Boarder Club is a group of KITESURF, BOARDSPORTS & SAILING Schools for all levels of practice, created in 2003 by Laurent Mora graduated from the National School of Sailing and Water Sports ENVSN (National Instructor: Kitesurf, Stand up paddle, windsurfing, sailing). Laurent is a kiteboarding pioneer of education in France. Based in St Cyprien, on the beach of Canet en Roussillon, Leucate on the beach at La Franqui near Perpignan in France and north Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands in Spain.
Redshark - Corralejo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Redshark was established in 2006 and it is nowadays one of the best Kite and surf Shops and schools in Fuerteventura. They are a fun international and professional team with more than 10 years of experience. Lessons with Redshark in Fuerteventura are the safest, most enjoyable and will be the most exciting way to begin your watersport adventure. Redshark love to inspire and share their passion with as many people as possible. Their goal is to make you ride the ocean. They are blessed to be located in Corralejo in the north coast of Fuerteventura, the Wind and Wave Capital of the Canary Islands.
Red Star Surf - Caleta de Famara, Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Our surf school and surf camp was established in 2010 in Caleta de Famara, Lanzarote, Canary Islands. Since 2014 we have been constantly awarded with the yearly Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence. We teach surfing, kitesurfing, yoga and provide accommodation for our students in one of our cozy surf houses with private rooms, surf board racks, fully equipped kitchens, free Wifi. Our instructors are experienced and certified by FCS, ISA and RLSS. We keep the groups small in order to achieve the best results. Most of our visitors return every year and become part of our big Red Star Surf family.
Subcielo Kite School Tarifa - Tarifa, C?diz, Spain
We are a kitesurf school in Tarifa, created by kitesurfers. We are passionate about the wind and teaching kite every day, owners and level 2 technicians with more than 16 years of experience in kite instruction are by your side 100%. You will never be alone. Through our kitesurfing course in Tarifa, you will learn to master the kite and enjoy freedom with the necessary sense of security so that you enjoy the sport. There is no obligation to contact us, the managers will be happy to answer any questions.
Best Kitesurfing School in Asia
Kiteboarding Asia - various locations in Thailand
KiteboardingAsia is one of the largest kitesurfing companies in Asia. They have 9 fully operated centers all over Thailand. Their centers provide schools and shops where you can get your lessons and buy your gear. They are using the latest equipment from the largest brands in the industry. They also provide SUP lessons and rentals.
With KiteboardingAsia you can learn kitesurfing in a safe way, our centers are IKO certificated centers.
Best Kitesurfing School in Australia
Surf Connect - Sandgate, Brisbane
Surf Connect specialises in a range of watersports activities from Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Standup paddling & Kayaking. Lessons, rental, sales & repair services. Whether you want to take it easy with standup-paddleboarding or kayaking, or you may want to try your hand at windsurfing or kitesurfing? What about an Island tour? Whatever floats your boat, and whatever your skill level, we have something for everyone.
Our customers always leave with new skills and unforgettable memories. Our Surf Connect experience centre along with our friendly and professional staff are available 7 days a week.
Best Kitesurfing Schools in the USA
Outer Banks Kiting - Avon, Outer Banks, North Carolina
Serving the world-class destination of the Outer Banks, Cape Hatteras, NC, since 2006, nearly the beginning! Offering consistent winds, sandy bottom, waves, or no waves, everyone will be happyƒ??
Their company and staff provide private instruction in the fields of wing, kite, foil, efoil, wakeboard, surf, and much more... Whether your family wants to do a sunset cruise, sail, fish, or dolphin watching, we can help! Or, action-packed adrenaline sports that are wind-driven, we have you covered! OBK has been using techniques, training, video, tech talks, guest pro coaches, and more... developed over many years on the water.
Motor City Kiteboarding - Lake Huron/Lake St. Clair, Michigan
Motor City Kiteboarding, situated in Michigan on the Great Lakes, has been around since 2006 and offers lessons directly from owner Mark Kuban. The full-service shop specializes in kiteboarding, foil boarding, wing foiling, and snowkiting. The school is fully equipped with a personal watercraft (PWC) to shuttle students to and from the teaching areas, which offer shallow, flat water for instruction. If foiling is on your agenda, clinics are completed behind the PWC. In the winter, Mark takes his shop mobile on frozen lakes throughout the state for fresh powder and spreading the stoke of snowkiting.
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