Covid 19 Kiteboarding Lessons Update
May 4th Update. We are still teaching. As of May 4th beaches are open in Pinellas County. We have access to our typical launch spots. If you’re feeling healthy and want to get out on the water for a kiteboarding lesson, fill out the form below or give us a call at 774) 249-8062
Here’s a video from a couple of days ago kiteboarding here in Tampa Bay
Kiteboarding St Petersburg focuses on kiteboarding lessons throughout the Tampa Bay area. Lessons are available 7 days a week.
For Scheduling
Call us at +1 (774) 249-8062
Email us at info@kiteboardingstpetersburg.com
Kiteboarding lessons can be scheduled 7 days a week. We work with your availability and when it’s windy. For more information about our scheduling give us a call or send us an email.
What Makes Us Unique
We create safe and independent kiteboarders. What makes us unique is that all of our instructors are IKO certified (International Kiteboarding Organization) and are professional riders. This enables us to better teach kiteboarding so you learn quicker and safer. We teach in waist deep water away from other riders to create a safe and stress free environment. We utilize jet ski support and the latest Cabrinha gear. Everything we do is focused towards providing the highest quality lessons so our students have the tools they need to safely and proficiently kiteboard on their own.
We are one of the few IKO Kite Centers in Florida.
About Our Lessons
We structure lessons in a step by step process set in place by IKO. Each step builds from the previous step and is focused towards creating safe and independent kiteboarders. We focus on the fundamentals so that even after your lessons you will continue to progress fast and safe on your own!
Before you get started with us, we’ll send you our lessons structure with key notes and videos so that your time on the water is efficient. We progress through the steps as quickly as you learn. Its a team effort and we want to see you excel!
Below is a basic idea of how a lesson is structured.
Stage One: Kite Control
Lesson Duration: 2 – 3 hours
Cost: call for pricing
All gear is provided (specific Cabrinha kite models or boards can be requested). By the end of the lesson you’ll learn how to proficiently operate a kite. We focus on creating the muscle memory needed for you to progress safer and quicker. We’ll go over wind theory, safety, rigging, kite control, water relaunch, launch/ landing, self rescue, power strokes. A second person or third person can be added for $40 additional person. Read more about your first few hours kiteboarding.
Free Ground School – We offer an hour ground school for free to better prepare you for your training and to make our time on the water more valuable. Ground School is offered on Mondays and Thursdays at Watersports West based on appointment.
Stage Two: Riding
Lesson Duration: 2 hours
Cost: call for pricing
All gear is provided (specific Cabrinha kite models or boards can be requested). The second phase of your lessons is focused on riding the board. We’ll go over waterstarts, riding posture, riding upwind, transitions and right of way. A second or third person can be added for $40 additional person.
Stage Three: Independent Rider
Lesson Duration: 1-2 hours
Cost: call for pricing
This lesson is focused on making you an independent rider with your own kiteboarding gear. We want you to feel safe and confident so this lesson is custom designed to help you go out kiteboarding on your own.
We are affiliated with Watersports West and when you take lessons through us we can provide additional discounts on gear.
We will provide you with the skills and knowledge to safely and proficiently kiteboard on your own! And when your lessons are completed, we provide you with an IKO Card that proves you’re a kiteboarder.
Advanced Lessons
We offer advanced lessons for the following:
- Foilboarding
- Boosting: Learn More Here
- Hooked in tricks
- Unhooked trick
We can help you break through to the next level! Give us a call or email to learn more about our advanced lessons:
Call us at +1 (774) 249-8062
Email us at info@kiteboardingstpetersburg.com
Rental
Day rental, all gear is provided, must be able to prove to be a proficient kiteboarder (can successfully go upwind/ downwind and be able to transition). $100.
Additional Features
Jetski Support – additional $10 per hour
Gopro Footage – $20 per session video
More About Kite Lessons
Who Can Kiteboard? Kite Myths On Age Limits
Want to Check Out a First Lesson: Student Spotlight
One Reason to Learn How to Kiteboard: Find Out Here
Is Kiteboarding for you? Click Here
Common Misconceptions: Will You Get Blown Away
Common Questions: Click Here
The Wind Window: Learn More Here
Scheduling
For scheduling and availability give us a call or send us a message.
