More Than a Kite School. It's Home.
Kitesurfing in Playa Buen Hombre, Dominican Republic | Praia de Macapá, Brazil
Learn safely. Progress confidently. Become independent.
Professional IKO-certified instruction for beginners through advanced riders, with instructors bringing over 15 years of teaching experience and extensive international competition experience.
LEARN TO KITE WITH FRIENDLY KITE
From your first kite flight to independent riding.
Whether you've never touched a kite or you're already riding and want to progress, your lesson is adapted to your experience, ability and goals.
Friendly Kite Buen Hombre is an IKO PRO Center, with professional IKO-certified instructors and a team bringing more than 15 years of teaching experience and extensive international competition experience.
Beginner → Independent → Advanced
BEGINNER LESSONS
Private · $70/hour
Never kited before? Start here.
Learn the fundamentals of kitesurfing with one-on-one instruction, including:
✓ Kite control
✓ Safety systems
✓ Kite setup
✓ Body dragging
✓ Board control
✓ Water starts
✓ First rides
✓ Basic riding technique
✓ Becoming a safe, independent rider
Equipment included.
Most beginners need approximately 12 hours of instruction to reach an independent level, although every student progresses differently.
We normally recommend approximately 1.5–3 hours of instruction per day.
INTERMEDIATE LESSONS
Private · $70/hour
Already riding but want to become more confident and independent?
Intermediate lessons are built around the specific skills you need to improve.
Training can include:
✓ Riding upwind
✓ Better kite control
✓ Board control
✓ Transitions
✓ Riding technique
✓ Confidence and independence
✓ Correcting bad habits
✓ Improving efficiency
Instead of repeating skills you already know, your instructor focuses on your individual progression.
Equipment included.
ADVANCED COACHING
Private · $80/hour
Take your riding further with personalized advanced coaching.
Available for twintip and strapless riders looking to develop specific techniques and improve their riding.
Training can be tailored around:
✓ Advanced transitions
✓ Jumping technique
✓ Board control
✓ Strapless riding
✓ Riding technique
✓ Specific tricks and skills
✓ Individual progression goals
Equipment is not included with advanced coaching.
BECOME A KITEBOARDING INSTRUCTOR
Professional IKO Training
Take your kiteboarding career to the next level with professional training designed for riders who want to become certified instructors.
Friendly Kite School hosts professional IKO training courses, including:
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IKO Assistant Instructor Course
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IKO Instructor Training Course
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First Aid Training
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Professional development for existing instructors
Train in a real kite school environment alongside experienced IKO-certified professionals while developing the teaching, safety, rescue and practical skills required to work professionally in kiteboarding.
BEGINNER → INTERMEDIATE → ADVANCED → PROFESSIONAL