Honolulu Private Kiteboarding Lessons

You'll work with either our founder or another member of our team, all of whom are experienced watermen and waterwomen. Our founder is a competitive watersports athlete originally from the Dominican Republic who started out as a champion freestyle and wave windsurfer before mastering kiteboarding, surfing, and stand-up paddleboarding. In 2019, he was selected as the Dominican Republic's top windsurfer to compete in the Olympic qualifiers.

Our founder is a certified International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) Level 2 Instructor and holds Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid/CPR certifications. We are a fully insured business, and our kiteboarding and windsurfing lessons are taught with two-way radio helmets so your instructor can coach you in real time while you're on the water.

Lessons are available in English and Spanish.

It varies greatly from student to student, but we follow the IKO teaching method, which gives average time frames for each level. Kiteboarder Level 1 (Discovery) typically takes about 2 hours and covers assessing your spot, setting up equipment, using safety systems, and flying the kite on land. Level 2 (Intermediate) takes about 4 hours and covers entering and exiting the water with the kite, body dragging (including upwind), and your first water starts. Level 3 (Independent) takes about 8 hours and covers edging to control your speed, riding upwind, riding toeside, turning, and self-launching.

The International Kiteboarding Organization sets instruction standards recognized by kiteboarding schools around the world. We are the only IKO exclusively-affiliated kiteboarding center on O'ahu. After your lessons, you can request an IKO Kiteboarder Card that certifies the level you've reached, so instructors anywhere in the world will know where to pick up with you. We also recommend downloading the IKO app for training materials and your virtual Kiteboarder card.

No. Group lessons are for 2–4 students, and you'll need to bring your own group. If you're traveling solo, book a private lesson.

Yes. Lessons are customized for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders. If you're already riding and want to learn higher-level IKO skills, freestyle riding and tricks, wave riding, or kite foiling, reach out to us about Pro Skills coaching.

Most kiteboarding lessons are taught at Wai'alae Beach Park in Honolulu. Depending on wind direction, we may move to Waimānalo Bay Beach Park or, during Kona winds, Kuli'ou'ou Beach Park. We'll be in touch if your location changes, and we recommend checking in with us the day before your lesson.

Kiteboarding is safe to practice with proper instruction. The IKO method puts a continual emphasis on safety, and you'll learn how to use your kite's safety systems before you ever head into the water.

Yes. All lessons and rentals require an advance reservation and must be paid for ahead of time. We aren't able to accept payment on the beach.

There is currently a ban on commercial activity at Kailua Beach Park, which means no business can teach lessons there. Once you're riding independently, you're welcome to kiteboard, windsurf, surf, or paddleboard at Kailua on your own, and independent riders renting gear from us can have it dropped off and picked up at a Kailua residence.

Yes. For your safety, we require that every guest knows how to swim, regardless of the activity you choose. All guests must also be in good health for physical activity.

Yes. Each participant must complete their own liability waiver, and anyone under 18 must have their waiver completed by a parent or legal guardian. We ask that you complete the waiver online before your lesson or rental. It only takes a moment and is mobile-friendly.

Yes. We're a locally owned and operated family business committed to serving both our local community and visitors from around the world, and to protecting the natural environment that makes these sports possible. We're a member of the Kailua Chamber of Commerce and partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Kailua Kiteboarders Club, a local group that sets safety guidelines and organizes events like beach cleanups.

Please use only reef-safe sunscreen — common sunscreens contain chemicals like oxybenzone and octinoxate that harm coral reefs and are absorbed by marine organisms. Reef-safe and reef-SAFE sunscreens use non-nano mineral particles that are too large for corals to ingest. Look for products labeled non-nano and free of oxybenzone, octinoxate, and parabens. Sun-protective rash guards are an excellent alternative.