Learning how to kitesurf can be complex and requires caution and knowledge, as kites have the potential to cause serious injuries if not handled properly. However, one does not need any specific skills or knowledge to start. While being physically fit is helpful, the most important aspect is understanding the physics of flying a kite and anticipating its movements. Before taking a kiteboarding course, it is essential to be comfortable in the water and have basic swimming skills.

It is commonly believed that teenagers learn at a faster pace, but when it comes to learning kitesurfing, age is not a limiting factor. Our kitesurfing classes accommodate a wide range of ages, starting from 8 years old and going up to individuals in their sixties and beyond.

Gaining the essential skills and confidence to become a proficient kitesurfer may require anywhere from 3 to 7 days, contingent upon various personal factors and environmental variables. While it is feasible to achieve this in just 3 days, it is recommended to allocate around 5 to 10 days for comprehensive lessons, expert guidance, and supervised practice to guarantee a secure and pleasurable experience when kitesurfing independently.

Our beginner courses provide a structured approach to learning how to kitesurf, starting from the basics and gradually progressing to mastery of the sport. On your first day, we cover essential topics such as safety assessment, set up, basic kite control, launching procedures, water re-launch, powered body-dragging, and directional body dragging.

The second day is focused on mastering the power of the kite, with more advanced directional body drags and board recovery using upwind body drags. We continue to practice kite control and body dragging until both elements are mastered, and then introduce the board.

The third day is dedicated to mastering the water start, starting with introductory exercises and progressing to advanced kite stearing, body position, weight distribution, and directional riding. Our beginner courses are methodically structured and take you step by step through the whole process of learning how to fly the kite all the way up to mastering the sport. Safety assessment, set up and Basic kite control  are fundamental topics on your first day among other exercises such as Launching procedure,  Basic kite control, Water re-launch, Powered body-dragging, Directional body dragging.

On the second day, its time to fully understand the power of the kite with more advanced directional body drags as well as mastering the board recovery using up wind body drags. Kite control and body drag are practiced until mastering both elements. Introducing the board.

The third day consists fully of mastering the water start. Starting with introductory exercises. Later, I worked on kite movement and body position, weight distribution and directional riding.  

Diani Beach in Kenya boasts the stunning turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, which are consistently swept by reliable trade winds. With two wind seasons, Diani Beach is the perfect location for kitesurfing, offering approximately six months of optimal conditions each year. January and February are the most sought-after months for beginners to learn, while June through August is particularly popular among our guests from Nairobi and other nearby metropolitan areas.

Our wide sandy beach and spacious protected lagoon make it an ideal location for both novice and expert kiteboarders, all year round. For an optimal kiteboarding experience, make sure to visit during the windy periods of the year, December till March and June till September.

It is worth noting that kiteboarding, as well as other board sports such as surfing, snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, SUP, and wakeboarding, can come with a considerable cost due to the high-quality materials used and the associated expenses of manual labor. It is paramount to work with skilled and experienced instructors to acquire the necessary knowledge and skillset for kitesurfing safely and avoid any potential injuries.