Beginner Kiteboarding Lessons in NYC

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Gliding through the air, while wind and waves rush past you sounds heavenly, but trust us, it feels even better! So don’t blame 57hours when you get addicted.

Kitesurfing is fun and it’s a great workout. Everyone can do it, no matter your previous skill level with any water sports — you pick your own pace and the conditions you feel comfortable in. And no, you can’t fly away! The equipment is designed to move how you want it to move, but it will seem like you’re flying, which is the best part. If you ask us, there’s really no reason not to try it!

What you get in this adventure:

For all kitesurfing clinics and courses, you’ll be paired with an experienced local instructor with extensive kitesurfing knowledge, all the technical kiteboarding gear you need, and a helmet and life vest.

The three-day kitesurfing clinic includes 8 hours of lessons:

• 2-hour land lesson
• 6 hours of kiteboarding lessons on the water

The five-day package includes 13 hours of lessons:

• 2-hour land lesson
• 11 hours of kiteboarding lessons on the water

Wetsuit and booties are mandatory to wear during lessons as protection from the sun and green flies, but they are NOT included in the price. Both are available to rent for an additional fee.

Swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, water, snacks and good vibes — we’ll take care of the rest.

Wetsuit and booties can be rented for an additional $50. Let us know in the booking process if you need this gear as it is mandatory equipment for the lessons.

If you’re new to kiting, lessons will benefit you immensely. Technically, all you need to know to kiteboard is how to swim and how to stand on the board, but it’s much more doable if an instructor teaches you about the weather conditions, selecting a proper launch site and gear. An instructor will make sure you’re safe while you get the hang of it, and will teach you the skills needed to progress quickly and get you out there on your own in no time.

Kiteboarding requires a combination of patience and motivation. You actually need to learn two sports: board riding and kite flying, so give yourself plenty of time to do it properly. All students progress through lessons at their own pace, but a three-day beginner clinic should have you seeing massive improvement in your abilities. Some students require an additional lesson or two to work on their upwind skills, but the basics are usually mastered after three days on the water. If you’re looking to become an independent rider, the five-day clinic is your best value. You’ll learn more advanced techniques and be confident to hit the waves on your own by the time the clinic ends.

The three-day beginner kitesurfing clinic includes 8 hours of lessons:

• 2 hours on land, where you’ll learn about wind, weather and flying power kites.
• 3 hours in the water, reviewing basic concepts taught on land. You will learn how to do controlled directional body drags, re-launching kites in the water, self rescue, and possibly get up on a board!
• 3 hours in the open water with the constant company of your instructor. This is your big chance to get up on the board and ride off into the sunset!

The five-day package includes an additional 5 hours of lessons:

• 2 hour board riding lesson without the wind. You’ll be hooked to the boat just a few feets away from the instructor. This lesson helps speed up the learning process and can get you riding more quickly.
• 3 hours of instruction in the open water with, receiving riding technique tips to become more efficient and eventually learn how to stay upwind.

The only thing your instructor will expect from you is that you know how to swim, but of course, being in good shape helps. Strength isn’t a necessary component to successful kiteboarding; it’s all about the technique, which is why it’s the perfect sport to lake lessons as a beginner.

While there is not necessarily a minimum age to kiteboard, there are minimum requirements, such as height and weight. You can’t be too heavy or too light to kiteboard, weight is merely a factor for selecting the right board and kite size. Prior to booking, let us know the youngest ages in your party and we will let you know if it’s safe for them to get on the water.

The cost of the beginner kiteboarding clinics are priced per person.

If you choose the three-day clinic, you’ll be learning in pairs with a 2:1 student to instructor ratio.
If you opt for the five-day clinic, you’ll get two more core lessons, but you’ll be learning in a group of four. Don’t worry, you still get an individualized approach, you just have more people to share in the stoke with.

Lessons are subject to wind conditions, and despite instructors’ best forecasting efforts, sometimes fickle wind requires that lessons need to be called off. In this case, your remaining booked hours will be rescheduled for a more favorable day.

All policies regarding cancellation, rescheduling and trip insurance will be clearly laid out by your instructor prior to booking your adventure. Contact us if you’d like more information on a specific adventure.

The kiteboarding school is located at 334 South Bayview Avenue.

• If traveling by car from NYC, it takes around 90 minutes to get there. Please park on the gravel along the baseball/soccer fields.
• If getting there by train, take the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) on the Babylon Line from Penn Station. Get off in Amityville and there you will find taxis that can bring you the short ride to our location.

Be sure to arrive about 15 minutes early so you can check-in, put on a wetsuit and start your lesson on time.