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You have taken your lessons, purchased your gear and have begun to practice. Now practicing at the same overcrowded beach all the time might be getting old and you want to ride for longer distances without distactions and progress quicker.

No worries, you don't have to drive all the way to the delta to find an affordable downwinder service. Come take an assisted downwinder in the scenic bay with us, and leave the crowds and the learning curve behind.

We will take you out on our Yamaha 1100 PWCs into the great winds available in the open bay. Rig and launch from our watercraft. As you kite we will shadow you, keeping an eye on you. We will keep you riding in the wind during this time and safely bring you back at the end.

Although these aren't lessons, our instructors have been known to give out some great tips during these trips. Proper instruction and continuing to practice soon after are vital to your progression when learning this sport.

Daily start times for the 2 hour downwinders are 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm and 5:45 pm. Kiters are encouraged to arrive at least 15mins prior to scheduled trip start time. There is a late season discount! After Sep. 15 the price is only $130.00. Sign up today!

Please select a preferred date and time from the booking widgets below.

We will contact you to confirm weather conditions, location and start time.
(Subject to availability, 1 kiter:1 instructor, weather permitting from April-October).

Private lesson plans are always tailored to your needs. Whether you are just starting to learn or are already kiting and want to learn some new tricks or fine tune your riding. Our experienced IKO certified instructors will get you progressing quickly.

We are open for private lessons daily. Start times are 10:30 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm and 5:45 pm. You are encouraged to arrive at least 15mins prior to scheduled lesson start time.

Please select a preferred date and time from the booking widgets below. Select lesson duration as QTY at checkout. We recommend these lessons be booked in 2 hr blocks. To do this click add to cart twice. Please call us if you have any questions or concerns.

We will contact you to discuss your needs and to confirm weather conditions, location and start time. (Subject to availability, weather permitting from April-October).

Kiteboarding is great for all ages 12-80. For those that may be unsure about whether or not kiteboarding is for them, this lesson is a great way to give it a try and at the same time learn more about this exciting and fast-growing sport.

In this 1 hour introduction to kiteboarding lesson you will learn how to set up and correctly pilot a 2 or 3 line airfoil Trainer Kite. You will also learn about site and safety awareness, basic powerkiting wind theory, launching and landing proceedures and power management techniques. We will also be happy to answer any questions about the sport and set up a personal training plan.

At the end of this lesson you will be able to practice properly with your own trainer kite. This practice will help you build a great foundation and may make the transition to larger 4 line kite piloting easier. After this lesson you may also want to sign up for the Level I-III Beginner lessons. Proper instruction and continuing to practice soon thereafter are vital when learning this sport.

These 1 hour Introduction lessons are held at our Emeryville Marina location every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Start times are 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Students should at least 15mins prior to scheduled lesson start time.

We encourage you to add a friend to your lesson, or if you have a large group please contact us and we can tailor a lesson time and price just for you and your friends.

On the day of the lesson students can purchase a trainer kite at a discount

Please select a preferred date and time from the booking widgets below. We will contact you to confirm weather conditions and start time. (Subject to availability, weather permitting from March-October).

This lesson will get you up and kiteboarding quickly and safely. Most new kiters will usually require between 10-15 hour of initial practice to start getting dialed in. This lesson will get you there in the minimum amount of time, just 10 hrs over 2 days.

Our goal as an IKO center is that you become a safe and independent kiteboarder. Learning how to ride over 2 days can often lead to very rapid progression. This is especially true for those with some previous board riding or kite piloting experience.

You will be learning about the gear at the start of this lesson. After we all get to know each other a little you will start by getting on your safety gear and a waist harness and then you will prepare to fly a 4 line inflatable kite.

During  Level I you will learn:

• About the IKO.
• That kiteboarding is safe, easy and fun to learn.
• How to inflate and set up a 4 line kite.
• How to lay out and walk your lines.
• How to rig your kite.
• To use all safety systems.
• Basic kiteboarding wind theory.
• Site and Safety awareness.
• Beach/Launchsite etiquette.
• To perform an assisted launch and landing.
• Proper piloting techniques.
• Power management techniques.
• One handed piloting.
• On land Self Rescuing/Kite recovery techniques.
• That you should've taken a KGB Kiteboarding lesson sooner.

During Level II you will learn:

• How to set up your board for riding.
• Drift launching
• How to water relaunch your kite.
• 3 different bodydragging techniques.
• How to get up on the board.
• On-water self rescue techniques.
• Rules of the road.
• Wind/Weather effects.
• About the gear you will need to get.
• That you are really going to love kiteboarding.

During Level III you will learn:

• To perfect your kite control skills.
• How to get up and ride on the board in both directions.
• Board stance and upwind edging techniques.
• On-water kite recovery and self rescue techniques.
• Advanced piloting techniques.
• Turning/transitions
• How to stow your gear.
• What and where to practice next.
• That you are now fully addicted to kiteboarding.
• Thats just in the first six hours.

+4 Additional Hours of Beach and PWC Assisted Water  Lessons.
Advancing your skills to include:

• Consistently riding in both directions
• Fine tuning all previously learned skills
• Upwind riding
• Self Launching and landing
• Rigging and Trimming
• Toeside Turns
• Jumping

At the end of this lesson most students are ready to get all the kiting gear needed to start praticing independently. Some students do however desire or require further instruction. For those we recommend a second Level III lesson or private lessons. Proper instruction and continuing to practice soon thereafter are vital when learning this sport.

We are open for lessons daily. Start times for the 10 hour lesson are 10:30 am and 1:00 pm. Lessons must be completed over the course of 2 days. Students are encouraged to arrive at least 15mins prior to scheduled lesson start time.

Please select a preferred date and time from the booking widgets below.

We will contact you to confirm weather conditions, location and start times. All 10 hr students will receive a $150 KGB credit towards the purchase of a complete new gear package kite/board/bar/harness/wetsuit/helmet/Hook knife (Discount applies to full retail values only). (Subject to availability, max 2-3 students per instructor, weather permitting from April-October).

Our goal as an IKO center is that you become a safe and independent kiteboarder. This lesson will give you all the fundementals needed for that.

You will be learning about the gear at the start of this lesson. After we all get to know each other a little you will start by getting on your safety gear and a waist harness and then you will prepare to fly a 4 line inflatable kite.

During  Level I you will learn:

• About each other and the IKO.
• That kiteboarding is safe, easy and fun to learn.
• How to inflate and set up a 4 line kite.
• How to lay out and walk your lines.
• How to rig your kite.
• To use all safety systems.
• Basic kiteboarding wind theory.
• Site and Safety awareness.
• Beach/Launchsite etiquette.
• To perform an assisted launch and landing.
• Proper piloting techniques.
• Power management techniques.
• One handed piloting.
• On land Self Rescuing/Kite recovery techniques.
• What equipment you will need to get.
• That you should've taken a KGB Kiteboarding lesson sooner.

During Level II you will learn:

• How to set up your board for riding.
• Drift launching
• How to water relaunch your kite.
• 3 different bodydragging techniques.
• How to get up on the board.
• On-water self rescue techniques.
• Rules of the road.
• Wind/Weather effects.
• About the gear you will need to get.
• What and where to practice next.
• That you are really going to love kiteboarding.

At the end of this lesson most students are ready to get all the kiting gear needed to start praticing independently. Some students do however desire or require further instruction. For those we recommend our Level III lesson or possibly some private instruction. Level I-III 6 hour lessons are also available as a package. Proper instruction and continuing to practice soon thereafter are vital when learning this sport.

We are open for lessons daily. Start times for the 4 hour lesson are 10:30 am, 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm. This is a wind dependent group beach lesson that must be completed all in one visit. Students are encouraged to arrive at least 15mins prior to scheduled lesson start time.

We encourage you to add a friend to your lesson at this great price.If you have a large group please contact us and we can tailor a lesson time and price just for you and you friends.

Please select a preferred date and time from the booking widgets below.
Please retain and bring in your receipt with you. We will contact you to confirm weather conditions, location and start time.4 hr students booking online may receive a $100 KGB credit towards the purchase of a complete new gear package kite/board/bar/harness/wetsuit/helmet/hook knife (not to be combined with other on sale, deal or free lessons).
(Purchase Terms: Subject to availability, max 4 students per instructor, can be used weather permitting from April-September, may not be combined with other deals or offers, only 1 per student, may be purchased as gifts, may not be substituted for any other lessons, light wind lesson policies apply).

Our goal as an IKO center is that you become a safe and independent kiteboarder. This lesson will give you all the fundementals needed for that. Learning how to ride all in one day can often lead to rapid progression. This is especially true for those with some previous board riding or kite piloting experience.

You will be learning about the gear at the start of this lesson. After we all get to know each other a little you will start by getting on your safety gear and a waist harness and then you will prepare to fly a 4 line inflatable kite.

During  Level I you will learn:

• About the IKO.
• That kiteboarding is safe, easy and fun to learn.
• How to inflate and set up a 4 line kite.
• How to lay out and walk your lines.
• How to rig your kite.
• To use all safety systems.
• Basic kiteboarding wind theory.
• Site and Safety awareness.
• Beach/Launchsite etiquette.
• To perform an assisted launch and landing.
• Proper piloting techniques.
• Power management techniques.
• One handed piloting.
• On land Self Rescuing/Kite recovery techniques.
• That you should've taken a KGB Kiteboarding lesson sooner.

During Level II you will learn:

• How to set up your board for riding.
• Drift launching
• How to water relaunch your kite.
• 3 different bodydragging techniques.
• How to get up on the board.
• On-water self rescue techniques.
• Rules of the road.
• Wind/Weather effects.
• About the gear you will need to get.
• That you are really going to love kiteboarding.

During Level III you will learn:

• To perfect your kite control skills.
• How to get up and ride on the board in both directions.
• Board stance and upwind edging techniques.
• On-water kite recovery and self rescue techniques.
• Advanced piloting techniques.
• Turning or transitions
• How to stow your gear.
• What and where to practice next.
• That you are now fully addicted to kiteboarding.

At the end of this lesson most students are ready to get all the kiting gear needed to start praticing independently. Some students do however desire or require further instruction. For those we recommend a second Level III lesson or private lessons. Proper instruction and continuing to practice soon thereafter are vital when learning this sport.

We are open for lessons daily. Start times for the 6 hour lesson are 10:30 am and 1:00 pm. Lessons must be completed in 1 or 2 days. Students are encouraged to arrive at least 15mins prior to scheduled lesson start time.

Please select a preferred date and time from the booking widgets below.

We will contact you to confirm weather conditions, location and start time.This is a full day lesson so please bring something to eat. All 6 hr students will receive a $150 KGB credit towards the purchase of a complete new gear package kite/board/bar/harness/wetsuit/helmet/hook knife (Discount applies to full retail values only, not to be combined with other deals/free lessons).(Subject to availability, max 3 students per instructor, weather permitting from April-October).

You will be learning about the gear at the start of this land lesson. After we all get to know each other a little you will start by getting on your safety gear and a waist harness and then you will prepare to fly a 4 line inflatable kite.

During Level I you will learn:

• About the IKO.
• That kiteboarding is safe, easy and fun to learn.
• How to inflate and set up a 4 line kite.
• How to lay out and walk your lines.
• To rig your kite.
• To use all safety systems.
• Basic kiteboarding wind theory.
• Site and Safety awareness.
• Beach/Launchsite etiquette.
• To perform an assisted launch and landing.
• Proper piloting techniques.
• Power management techniques.
• One handed piloting.
• Self Rescuing/Kite recovery techniques.
• What equipment you will need to get.
• That you are really going to love kiteboarding.
• That you should've taken a KGB Kiteboarding lesson sooner.

When we kite on the water we typically use inflatable 4 line kites and not foil trainer kites. Most kite schools will require beginning students start learning with a 2 line foil trainer kite and then move up to 4 line kite. Although we too offer a very popular intro foil trainer kite course, our progressive Level I lesson plan allows our students to bypass the intro level and go directly to a learning on a 4 line kite. Saving you time, money and from having to learn to fly 2 different kites during the same lesson.

At the end of this lesson, most students are able to get a 4 line kite and safely start piloting on their own. You will also want to get out on the water soon. For your own safety we recommend just a little more instruction.

The Level II-III lessons are the next step. Level I-III lessons are also available as a package. Proper instruction and continuing to practice soon thereafter are vital when learning this sport.

We are open for lessons daily. Start times are 10:30 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm and 5:45 pm. Students are encouraged to arrive at least 15mins prior to scheduled lesson start time.

Please select a preferred date and time from the booking widgets below. We will contact you to confirm weather conditions, location and start time. (Subject to availability, max 3 students per instructor, weather permitting from April-October).

Our goal as an IKO center is that you become a safe and independent kiteboarder. This lesson will give you more of the fundementals needed for that. Completion of a Level I lesson is a prerequisite for this lesson.

This is a water lesson, the short demonstration portion will begin on land. After that you will get in your wetsuit, safety gear, waist harness and start prepping the gear for the lesson out on the water.
During Level II you will learn:

• About each other and the IKO.
• That kiteboarding is safe, easy and fun to learn.
• How to inflate and set up a 4 line kite.
• How to set up your board for riding.
• Drift launching
• How to water relaunch your kite.
• 3 different bodydragging techniques.
• How to get up on the board.
• On-water self rescue techniques.
• Rules of the road.
• Wind/Weather effects.
• About the gear you will need to get.
• What and where to practice next.
• That kiters are cool.

At the end of this lesson most students are ready to get all the kiting gear needed to start praticing independently. Some students do however desire or require further instruction. For those we recommend our Level III lesson or possibly some private instruction.

Level I-III lessons are also available as a package. Proper instruction and continuing to practice soon thereafter are vital when learning this sport.

We are open for lessons daily. Start times are 10:30 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm and 5:45 pm. Students are encouraged to arrive at least 15mins prior to scheduled lesson start time.

Please select a preferred date and time from the booking widgets below. We will contact you to confirm weather conditions, location and start time. (Subject to availability, max 3 students per instructor, weather permitting from April-October).

During Level III you will learn:

• To perfect your kite control skills.
• How to get up and ride on the board in both directions.
• Board stance and upwind edging techniques.
• On-water kite recovery and self rescue techniques.
• Advanced piloting techniques.
• Turning or transitions
• How to stow your gear.
• What and where to practice next.
• That you are now fully addicted to kiteboarding.

At the end of this lesson most students are ready to get all the kiting gear needed to start praticing independently. Some students do however desire or require further instruction. For those we recommend private lessons.

Level I-III lessons are also available as a package. Proper instruction and continuing to practice soon thereafter are vital when learning this sport.

We are open for lessons daily. Start times are 10:30 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm and 5:45 pm. Students are encouraged to arrive at least 15mins prior to scheduled lesson start time.

Please select a preferred date and time from the booking widgets below. We will contact you to confirm weather conditions, location and start time. (Subject to availability, Max 2 students per instructor, weather permitting from April-October).

Participants in these lessons are required to practice with their own kite gear, skis-poles and /or snowboards. School kites are available for use during these lessons for an additional $35 rental fee.

These transition lessons can be tailored to your needs. To participate kiters must be at least IKO level 3 (independent kiter) or above. Our experienced IKO certified instructors will get you progressing quickly. Proper instruction and continuing to practice soon after are vital when learning this sport.

Please call us before purchasing your lesson to check for availability or if you have any questions or concerns.

Snowkiting lessons are offered by appointment only and wind and snow dependent. Students are encouraged to arrive at least 30 mins prior to their scheduled lesson start time. This allows for time to get suited up and to get to the launch area.

We will contact you prior to your lesson to confirm weather conditions, lesson location and start time. (Subject to availability, Max 3 students per instructor, weather permitting from November-May).