Kitesurfing Lesson in Anguillaprivate

We invite all ages and groups to come and take kiteboarding lessons with us at the only kiteboarding academy of Anguilla, which is internationally acclaimed for its breathtaking 33 beaches. Whether you’re a complete newbie or a seasoned pro, you’re guaranteed to have a fantastic time on the water with our team, and we look forward to hanging with you!

Our internationally-certified (IKO) kite instructors will teach you everything you need to know about this up-and-coming sport that’s really making a splash! Anguilla is the perfect kiteboarding destination – our beaches are never crowded, the wind’s always up, and our IKO-certified instructors are all willing and able to help you get some air!

Whether you're a beginner or intermediate kiteboarder, our pro team will help you reach your goals so that you can enjoy the sport in a safe and exciting way. We use the latest kiteboarding gear, uphold stringent safety guidelines, are respectful of the environment, and provide excellent instruction using a step-by-step approach so that you learn how to ride both quickly and safely! Based on our experience, an average person needs 8 to 10 hours of kiting instruction in order to experience the thrill of the first solo ride.

Anguilla has the perfect beaches and ideal weather conditions for learning how to kiteboard. The wind’s always up somewhere! When you book your kite lessons with us, we confirm the location the day before to work the forecast to our full advantage. Our mission is to get you kiting quickly and safely.

Anguilla Watersports Kiteboarding Academy Program

Novices can go from zero to hero with approximately 8 hours of kiteboarding instruction. Although most beginners are able to become quite proficient on the water following completion of this program, some kiters may require an additional few hours of instruction to continue the process of developing more experience and skills. Not sure what level you’re at? Take a look at the steps below to see how far you’ve already made it, and we’ll help you pick up right where you left off.

Set-up, safety and kite flying on land (Hours 1 and 2)

Step 1 - Learning how to set up your gear.

Step 2 - Learning about the wind window and understanding the power zone.

Step 3 - Basic kite handling and learning how to turn, power and de-power your kite.

Step 4 - Flying the kite on the sand.

Getting into the water and body-dragging (Hours 3 and 4)

Step 5 – Learning how to relaunch the kite from the water and from land.

Step 6 – Feeling the kite’s power, and basic body dragging in the water.

Step 7 – Directional and upwind body dragging, using the kite to control your trajectory.

Water start – Getting up on the board (Hours 5 through 8)

Step 8 – Learning how to recover the board.

Step 9 – Self-rescue on land.

Step 10 – Water starts by powering the kite and getting up on the water with the board.

Step 11 – Riding short distances back and forth to the shore downwind.

Advanced lessons

Step 12 – Riding upwind both ways.

Step 13 – Fully independent.

Step 14 – Tricks and stunts (Toe side turns and toe side riding upwind and downwind, jumps, back loop etc.), guided downwinder tour.

We offer the following programs based on the lesson plan indicated above. All of our courses are provided by IKO-certified instructors, and include complete kite gear, water, and transportation if desired.