WINDSURFING LESSONS

at the Sethawadi Kite School

Beginner Windsurfing is the easiest, most accessible wind-powered water sport.

One to two lessons: That’s all it takes-- with good equipment, easy conditions, and expert instruction—to be riding around Kalpitiya lagoon independently. At Sethawadi Kite, we have all three.

Beginner windsurfing can be done in much more gentle wind (5-10 knots) than kitesurfing. Fortunately, most mornings during the winter wind season in Kalpitiya provide just that.

The large (235 litre) board is easy to balance on, and control of the sail is simple. Each point along the way in your lesson has been carefully considered and fine-tuned with your instructor’s 20 years of experience.

The first lesson starts with about 5 minutes of background and theory, followed by about 25 minutes practicing with the sail on the beach. After that, we move into the water with the goal of being able to control where you are going. “Independent” means that you are able to return to the point where you started, without being blown off course.

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Beginner Windsurfing gives you a basis for understanding all other windsports.

In your first windsurf lesson you will learn how to catch the wind and use it to navigate. You’ll learn about things like identifying wind characteristics, harnessing and focusing power, points of sail, working your way upwind, tacking, jibing, and air flow over the sail (luffing and stalling).

Spending a few hours learning to windsurf is a great introduction to water sports! If you are only in Kalpitiya for a short time… or if going through an entire kitesurfing course is a bit daunting, consider giving windsurfing a try.

If you are considering learning to wingfoil especially, it helps a great deal to have some experience with windsurfing, since the two are so closely related. More information about learning to wingfoil here.

windsurfing private lessons

at Sethawadi Kite
$ 60 / hour
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$ 30 / hour
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