Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to learn how to kitesurf?
It really depends!
Depending on your previous experience with watersports and boardsports, it can take anywhere between 6-10 hours of lessons to start riding.
We take it skill by skill, and go as fast or as slow as you are learning each step. It really depends person to person.
How long does it take to learn how to wingfoil?
It really depends!
Depending on your previous experience with watersports and boardsports. If you are coming from a kitesurfing or windsurfing background you can be up and foiling on your first lesson. If you have no experience at all it will take you a couple hours to get comfortable with the wing on the board, and then a few more hours to learn how to activate the foil.
I have zero experience with watersports or boardsports. Can I still learn?
I'm not fit, can I still learn?
Absolutely!
You don't need a 6 pack to learn how to kitesurf or wingfoil!
Of course a basic level of fitness is required, just like in any sport, but it really isn't physically demanding at all!
You do need to know how to swim though :)
How does the course work?
Once you get in touch with us we will get back to you with all the details.
Of course learning how to kitesurf and wingfoil is weather dependent, we need to make sure we book you on a day where there's good wind conditions.
Each of our instructors will keep in touch with you privately and update you on when the conditions are suitable for a lesson.
What if I book a lesson and there's no wind?
You only pay for the time we are teaching you. You will not pay if the conditions are not good (some schools charge you whether there's wind or not - be careful!)
How long is each lesson?
Usually each lesson us 2 hours, unless communicated otherwise.
We do this because usually by the end of the first hour you're just getting warmed up and started making progress, and the second hour you can really hone your skills and enjoy practicing what you've learnt in that lesson.
How are the wind conditions in the UAE?
Amazing!
You can kitesurf all year round.
We have 2 main seasons with 2 different wind systems.
April - October (Summer)
We have thermal wind around 12-14 knots every afternoon. During the summer season, we have lighter wind but very consistently.
November - March (Winter)
We have a "shamal" system that coincides with our winter weather "storms". We will get strong wind around 15-25 knots for around 4-5 days all day long, and then for a few days we have no wind. The winter season is a bit more unpredictable but stronger.
How do I book a lesson?
You can book a lesson by getting in touch with us or by booking directly on the website.
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel a lesson less than 24 hours in advance there is a 50% fee.