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"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?

Intermediate Lessons

Getting Litt - $250 - 2 Hours
This class will improve your riding stance and your ability to ride further and longer. Topics covered include; edging, riding both directions, riding in under and over powered conditions. All of these help you to develop a natural stance and ride for hours!

Turn and Burn - $250 - 2 Hours
This class covers riding toeside, transitions and carving turns. We’ll start from the most basic change of direction and progress to carving heelside and toeside turns!

Life of a Kiter - $150 - 1.5 Hours
Answer all the questions that will make you a well rounded, self-sufficient kiter. Rigging, tuning, kite maintenance and repair, beach and water etiquette, self-launching and landing, and all the latest tech, using both our and your own kiteboarding equipment.

Private Coach - $150/Hour - 1 Rider/Coach
Private Instruction with a REAL Professional Coach is the best way to progress your kiteboarding skills at any ability level beginner thru advanced. REAL Private Lessons include a REAL Coach, PWC and all kiteboarding equipment for maximum time on the water. REAL Private Lessons are booked in 3 hour blocks at 10am and 2 pm daily.

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.

REAL Riding Coach - $100/HR – Up to 3 Riders
REAL Riding Coach is a new program allowing intermediate and advanced students to take sessions with a REAL coach on the water. REAL Riding Coach offers the benefits of riding with a REAL Coach where all students and the coach are kiteboarding at the same time. REAL Riding Coach lessons are booked in 3 hour blocks at 10am and 2pm daily.

Work on any number of these skills with your Private or Semi-Private Coach:

Carve Learn how to ride switch, toeside and carve turns behind a REAL PWC. Carve will help you become confident in riding your board and turning in both directions. These boardskills transfer directly to the kite and will keep your learning curve steep on lighter days!

Downwinder
Downwinder will teach you how to get from point A to point B on your own. Becoming self-sufficient is the key to becoming a dedicated kiteboarder. Downwinder teaches you the skills required to take your first sessions completely on your own!

The Holy Grail
Learn the proper stance, equipment and attitude to finish your session back where you started. A REAL coach will guide you through the proper steps to find the Holy Grail of kiteboarding; STAYING UPWIND!!!

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.