Real Kiteboarding > Kiteboarding Lessons

"In the spring of '98, I learned how to kiteboard on my own because there wasn't anybody teaching. I wouldn't wish that experience on my worst enemy. I started teaching in the fall of '98 with the goal of making it safe, quick and easy to learn to kiteboard. After five full years of year round development, our teaching programs have evolved far beyond my wildest dreams!"
- Trip Forman

Beginner Lessons | Intermediate Lessons | Advanced Lessons | No Wind?

Beginner Lessons

Ground Control - $100 - 1.5 Hours
Ground Control is our most fundamental building block for increased learning at any level. This on-land class covers rigging, tuning, line management, flying techniques, kiter safety and rider responsibility.

Water Time - $250 - 2 Hours
Time to hit the water! Water Time is for students who have successfully completed our Ground Control class or equivalent. This 2 hour class covers relaunching the kite from the water, body drags, water starts onto the board, basic riding and self-rescue.

All Water Time is accompanied by a coach on a PWC to allow coaching "On the Fly", a technique pioneered by REAL. No matter how far or fast you ride, you're never on your own with nothing new to learn. Your coach is by your side with the next new technique. "On the Fly" allows months of learning in just one lesson!

Double Down - $250 - 2 Hours
Do you need more Water Time ? This lesson builds on and perfects your ability to rig, self-launch, self-land, self rescue and waterstart on your board. Extending your rides is also a main focus of the double down. Double Down is the ultimate confidence booster for those just hitting the water.

Board Ride - $200 - 1.5 Hours
The use of PWC’s allows us to teach you how to get up on the board and log valuable miles before you try or perfect it with a kite. Board Ride keeps your learning curve vertical when your wind is light. Maximize your board skills with Board Ride!!

Gear Tech - $150 - 1.5 Hours
Rigging and flying kites everyday helps you learn faster. Gear tech allows you to rig, fly, tune and understand all of the new kites and bars on the market while perfecting your kite flying and control skills. This is a great way to see what kites are the right kites for you.

Private Coach - $150/Hour - 1 Rider/Coach
Learn with the REAL Private Coach of your choice. REAL Coaches come equipped with a wealth of knowledge and experience, all kiteboarding equipment, and their own personal watercraft. When you are looking for the ultimate learning experience, choose REAL and a Private REAL Coach!

Semi-Private Coach - $100/Hour - 2 Riders/Coach
REAL Semi-Private Lessons are a great way to match like ability riders with a REAL coach and PWC for maximum progression at any level beginner thru advanced. REAL Semi Private Lessons are booked in 3 hour blocks at 10am and 2 pm daily.

Advanced reservations are required to guarantee coach and PWC availability. For more information or to book your lesson, call our booking office toll free at 1-866-REAL-KITE.