Kiteboarding in New York City and Long Island
Skill level
All levels of kiteboarders welcome!
Group size
1 - 4 / private lessons are available
Price range
$150 - $1,099 per person
Season
Spring and fall are best
Duration
1 hour - 4 days
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NYC has it all. Even great kiteboarding spots
When most people think of kiteboarding, locations like Hawaii, Cabarete, Florida and Spain come to mind. But, lo and behold, there’s some great spots for kitesurfing in Brooklyn and further up Long Island. It figures that the city that has everything you could ever want also has three choice spots to scratch that kiteboarding itch. Seagate Kite Beach, Breezy Point and Plumb Beach are just a train ride away and are great spots to kiteboard until you set off for more exotic locales.
Long Island and the South Fork have amazing kiteboarding spots
If you want to travel beyond the boroughs, Tobay Beach and Gilgo Beach, on Jones Beach Island are two excellent spots that should be on your radar. Gilgo sees much larger waves and is a great place to up your game once you get some experience. Tobay has great flat water riding over a series of canals as it opens up. Further up the island is Shinnecock Bay which isn’t ever too crowded and offers knee-deep water about a mile from the shore! Then there’s Napeague Bay, between Easthampton and Montauk. Here you’ll find waist deep water and plenty of wind — perfect for learning how to kiteboard.
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Beginner Clinic - 8 hours - $1,099
If you’re getting into kiteboarding for the first time, this is the class for you. This is a three-fer, three classes in one, completed over several days. You’ll cover everything from learning about wind, weather and kites to taking off in water and focusing on directional body drags and self-rescue to riding off into the sunset all by yourself. For the most part! Learn more at NY Kite Center
Water Course Level 3 - 2 hours - $500
This private course is for those kiteboarders out there who feel comfortable catching some wind and boarding some waves. In this lesson, you’ll learn about safety and self-rescue, launching and landing, jumps, toe side and how to be completely independent. It’ll get you ready to tackle bigger and badder locales. Learn more at NY Kiteboarding
Who should go kiteboarding in NYC?
Who shouldn't? That's the question. With easy access via train or Uber, it's too fun of an opportunity to pass up.
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