Lanzarote Kitesurf School

A bit of kitesurfing history: Back in 2001 kitesurfing was relatively unknown in Lanzarote with only a handful of locals showing interest in this relatively new boardsport. That winter we organised a kitesurf trip for a group of French kitesurfers which included current world champion "Christopher Tasti" and professional kite surfer "Martin Vari". Seeing the kites on the water and the Pro's pulling off some incredible airs on our home turf seemed to capture the local surfers imaginations and a shift towards kitesurfing began. A few years later and with several years of kitesurfing under their belts local kitesurfer Santi opened the first kitesurf school on the island. Since then our team of professional coaches have been successfully introducing people to this action packed boardsport in what has now become Spain and Europes kitesurf destination of choice!. But the good news is that the water still remains uncrowded.

Location: From as early as March to mid to late September the trade winds "Los Alisios" start to blow from the North East and the winter groundswells die off providing a variety of kiteboarding conditions ideal for beginners and kiteboarders looking to progress. For the rest of the year the island still has good wind statistics and there are plenty of waveriding conditions for more advanced riders. Playa Famara on the north west coast of the island is the best all round spot and is suitable for all levels including advanced wave riders. The 6km sandy beach overshadowed by the "Los Riscos" cliffs the north end of the bay provides typically cross-onshore conditions, with a mellow shore break and flatter waters on the inside section. Out back more advanced riders will find a wide range of challenging wave riding conditions.

Kitesurf school & centre:Our kitesurf school is the only IKO accredited and Naish Pro centre on the island and our coaching program has been developed according to the IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) standards and guidelines. In 2010 our kitesurf centre located in the centre of the village was registered and is now recognised as an official Canary Islands watersports centre. Our aim is for our students to become safe, responsible and self-sufficient kite surfers. Our lessons provide a proven step-by-step approach to learning kiteboarding in a timely and safe manner. All instructors are qualified via the IKO system and we can cater for all levels of kitesurfers. At the end of the course, students are assesed and given a official IKO Kiteboarder Card stating the level achieved. This can then be used to further your instruction or rent equipment at any recognised IKO centre.

Kitesurf lessons & coaching: Our beginner kitesurf courses courses are specifically aimed at those who have never kitesurfed before or those who have already taken some some lessons but feel they need to start over. Our improver kitesurf clinics are specifically aimed at those who have covered body dragging and want to perfect the water start and get up and riding the board downwind in a controlled manner. Our advanced kitesurf clinicsare aimed at those who are kitesurfing fairly regularly and but feel they need to improve further and perhaps need to concentrate and master a specific kitesurfing technique such as changing direction, smoothing out transitions, riding upwind or even controlled jumps. Kitesurfing is progressive and with the right coaching and encouragment from the team you are almost certain to achieve your kitesurfing goals in a safe but fun environment.

Lessons are run everyday of the week and are scheduled based on the local tide, wind and weather conditions. Each lesson lasts for approx. 3 hours, groups are divided by ability and have low instructor to pupil ratios, typically 1/4 or less.

Kitesurf Equipment: Our Naish Pro center has a wide range of kites and boards to suit most kiteboarders needs. And as it's a Pro center the kit is replaced on an annual basis ensuring you get the latest kit at your disposal. All the Kiteboarding Equipment used by the centre is specifically designed for beginners and intermediates with safety being the key factor. Other kit is available for more experienced kiteboarders who are already comfortable riding a higher performance boards/kites. The instructors will select equipment suitable for your age, size, weight and ability. All the equipment is checked and maintained on a regular basis to ensure you have the best material at your disposal. The school also provides a wide range of good quality wetsuits and rash vests from leading brands.

You're in safe hands: Safety is a prime concern. Our kitesurf school has two water support & rescue vehicles at it's disposal at all times (Jet Ski & Zodiac). The school also uses radio-assisted helmets when out on the water and provides state of the art safety systems as well as helmets and life vests.

If you have any questions regarding any of the IKO kitesurf courses we operate in Lanzarote then please do not hesitate to contact one of the team, we are here to help and share our passion and knowlege of kitesurfing with you.