Steps to learn kiteboarding - LESSON 1:
Get ready at the center (we'll provide you with harness, lifejacket, helmet) with our team (5 minutes), you will receive a 5 minutes theory and gear inspection and your instructor will take you to a safe area with the motorboat.
LESSON 1 (part 2) : You will learn how to control the kite (from the boat), learn how to waterrelauch, enjoy the first bodydrags and try to take the board, put the feet in the footstraps and try the first watersa
Kitesurf class from 9 years old.
Customized program according to the weight and wind conditions. Lessons and assistance.
On land kite control is required to get a perfect kite control.
Special privces for kids
We specialize in Private Kiteboarding Lessons, custom fit to the individual
Learn at your own pace and get matched up with the best kiteboarding instructors on St Martin We offer our service for megayachts, villas, private groups
We do have motorboats, can come to your spot and garantee you the best service
We use radio helmets, go pro videos and lattest kite equipment
Prices depending on your needs
Enjoy this amazing sport with our team
IF YOU ARE BEGINNERS
If you are new to kiteboarding, learn the fundamental skills to get you safely into the sport (1 hour on land kite conrol) . You will be ready then to go in the water.
IF YOU ARE INTERMEDIATE
With your instructor at your side in the water, we offer Saint-martin's fastest and safest teaching progression! You won't be alone in deep water, the instructor stays with you. This is a 100% pleasure session.
" BEST KITE IN
Tintamare downwind
Experience a downwinder from Tintamare island to Orient bay : wether your are new to the sport and start to riode upwind or just expert, enjoy the magnificient view on St Martin, and ride during 2 hours the turquoise -clear waters between Tintamare and Orient bay. Non kiters welcome for this trip.
stronger winds outside the bay
perfect for foiling afficionados
safety at any time
relax on Tintamare and snorkel for a while
Included: 3 hours trip, water,
F.A.Q
FAQ Lessons
1) should I take private lesson or group lessons? If you are first timers, private lessons will give you the basics hassle free. We highly recommend you to have private lessons until you are able to ride downwind (after 2 or 3 sessions), so that the instructor stay close to you and correct you right away This will be the fastest way to enjoy kiteboarding. Group lessons (semi private) will be perfect for your progression to become independent (start to ride crosswind
Try sup foiling, it's fun and easy on flat water Check our sup foiling section
Hotel La Plantation reopened
If you need accomodation, La plantation hotel just reopen in Orient bay
Book at La plantation.com
Try surf foiling, towed by motorboat (10-15 minutes -30 €) , it's easy and fun
Travel Guide Kiteworld March 2017
Kite assistance
The center offers premium service for kiters on our KITE ZONE. We will help you launch your kite, land (you can use the air compressor) Also, rescue boat is possible in case of problem.
Weekly kite assistance 70 €
Daily Kite assistance 10 €
Orient beach is only for advanced kiters (must be able to ride upwind). If you want to make sur to be able to ride Orient beach, the center offer assistance and upwind taxi boat.
Book taxi boat (15 &eu
My name is Théo Demanez, I am 22 and I live in the French West Indies, Saint-Martin island, neighbor with Saint Barthelemy. My parents manage a windsports school, GoKiteSurfing.com /Wind Adventures which is the Saint-Martin Vela center, located on Orient Bay. I have spent all my childhood near the sea between my home and the club so I could naturally get interested in these activities.
As long as I can remember I have been on the water, at first sailing o
Go kitesurfing, located on Orient beach, next to your hotels (at Wind adventures), between Le Wai restaurant and Kontiki restaurant (red umbrellas)
Best kitesurf school since 1998
Cabrinha gear
Radio coaching system
team of 5 instructors
4 motorboats
Kite Shop, storage, parking
Your gateway to Pinel island, Green cay island, Tintamare island, Anguilla and st barth
Home of the Caribbean Foiling Championship
Kite Zone at GoKiteSurfing.com
E foiling!
Try efoiling, and fly above the water, it's easy and fun!
Surfoilng
Wakefoiling in Saint-martin / sint maarten
Wing sup in Saint Martin
Hobie Cat in Orient bay
Stand up paddle in Orient bay
Surfing in Orient bay
Windsurfing
Sea kayak
Snorkeling
Whales watching
Tours to Pinel, Tintamare, Anguilla, St BArth' and more...
Learn advanced skills:
- Strapless; learn jibing, aerial jib, tacks, jumping , surfing
- freestyling
- foiling
- waveriding
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