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We have many instructors working with us and are always hiring new ones! Want to teach with us?  Call us for details: 415.385.1224

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Colin, Kiteboarding Instructor

I’ve been kiting for 5 years and teaching for 4. I have taught sports for years, but especially love teaching kiting because of how psyched people get (giddy like little kids) when they get the rush of kiteboarding.

 

 

Mike, Kiteboarding Instructor

When Mike isn't teaching or hanging with us in Alameda or San Mateo, you'll find him hitting it BIG on the coast in the waves.  He's been kiting for over 7 years, and is always psyched to be getting others into the sport and sharing his passion.  His British accent and his 6'5" frame will give him away at the beach.

 

 

Benjamin, Kiteboarding Instructor

Not only is Benjamin a stellar kiteboarder and instructor, he just got his PhD in mathematics at Berkeley! Did we mention he teaches gymnastics as well?  Benjamin's been kiting for over 4 years, teaching for 2 years, and will often be one of the last kiters to leave the H2O.

 

 

Andrew, Kiteboarding Instructor

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Andrew has been kiting for 2 seasons and can been seen out at Crissy or 3rd Ave daily (when he is not teaching). His enthusiasm speaks for itself, and his professional instruction gets students up and riding!

 

 

Thomas, Kiteboarding Instructor

Thomas has been kiting for 5 seasons. He not is only passionate about riding, but also says his happiest moments are getting new people stoked on kiting.

 

 

Joe, Kiteboarding Instructor

Joe just moved to the Bay Area from Wisconsin, where he taught snow kiting and windsurfing. He has been kiting for 4 years and loves teaching beginners and seeing them get psyched to get up on the board.

 

 

Bruce, Kiteboarding Instructor

I have been kiting for 4 years and teaching for 3. I'm stoked to be sharing the thrill of kiteboarding!

 
 

Michael, Kiteboarding Instructor

Michael has been kiteboarding over over 6 years.  Now at age 18, our young kiteboarding guru is excited to get you into the sport too. Not only is Michael a stellar teacher and instructor, he is also a black belt in karate. 

 
   

John, Kiteboarding Instructor

Kiteboarding is the sport on which I measure all other sports. Once you get it you will rearrange your life to accommodate riding. There is no better bang for your buck than kiteboarding.

 

 

Doug, Kiteboarding Instructor

I took my first lesson in 2001 at Crown Beach with Boardsports and have been hooked ever since. I will help you get through the typical sticking points students have and onto the fun part as quickly as possible. I have kited in Mexico, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, the Philippines and Hawaii.

 

 

Ella, Kiteboarding Instructor

Ella has been kiting for 4 seasons and teaching for 2. She is only 15 years old, her riding and teaching skills are stellar.  She's also the go-to instructor if you're looking for lessons in French.

 

 

Peter, Kiteboarding Instructor

Peter is a kind, gentle soul from Australia, with years of teaching experience. He has a natural passion for teaching, and his patience helps students ease into kiteboarding. When he is not teaching, he is ripping it up like the youngins!

 

 

Chris, Kiteboarding Instructor

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Chris hails from Canada where he started his kiteboarding career.  He's often seen at 3rd Ave tearing it up and is psyched to get into wave riding.   He's been teaching for 2 seasons and loves giving students a solid foundation into kiteboarding.

 

 

Charlie, Kiteboarding Instructor

Charlie has been kiteboarding for 6 years. He loves leading at our kite clinics at the Marina Green.  When he's not teaching and kiting at Crissy Field, Charlie is busy working on the next Lucas film!

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Jane, Windsurfing & Kiteboarding Instructor

I have been windsurfing for 25 years and kiting for 2. Rebecca and I quit our jobs to run the school and feel very lucky to call the beach our office. I love teaching beginners in both sports as I get to see them get the thrill of riding out on the bay for the first time.

 

 

Rebecca, Windsurfing & Kiteboarding Instructor (red rash guard)

I've been windsurfing for 8 years and teaching for 7. The best thing about teaching windsurfing and kiteboarding is that they are sports everyone can learn in a short period of time. There is nothing better than being on the water.

 

 

Kipps, Windsurfing Instructor

When not teaching, Kipps can be seen shredding it up at Coyote Point on everything from Formula gear to short boards.  He has tons of teaching and gear expertise, and can help students understand the finer points between all the different boards and sails.

 

 
Michelle, Windsurfing Instructor

"The best thing about teaching windsurfing is being there when students experience the sudden freedom and exhilaration of their first ride - when everything finally clicks. I love to see them get excited because windsurfing rocks!"

Michelle has been teaching with us 3 seasons after moving to the Bay Area from Wisconsin. She has energy for days (as evidenced by her riding her bike to and fro), and she is extremely dedicated in making sure her students enjoy the wind and water.

 

 

Matt, Windsurfing Instructor

I have been windsurfing for 5 seasons and teaching for 4. I love teaching my favorite sport to people who then discover it's their favorite sport!

 

 

Gavin, Windsurfing Instructor

"Teaching windsurfing is awesome. It's easy to learn and people have a blast cruising around."

Look for Gavin at locations like Larkspur and Berkeley where you'll see him looping, jumping and mastering other freestyle tricks!

 

 

Vanessa, Windsurfing Instructor (pink beanie)

Vanessa is our 16 year old fearless leader! She can be found helping out at the desk with rentals, teaching beginners, teaching kid's camps, or being silly with Ella, her 16 year old kiteboarding counterpart! We have lots of juniors that we mentor as instructors at our school.

 

 

Mike, Windsurfing Instructor

I've been windsurfing for 15 years and helping to teach for 5. I love the enthusiasm of the students and the "stoke factor" of windsurfing!

 
 

Cigdem, Windsurfing Instructor

Cigdem is passionate about windsurfing and teaching.  She's been windsurfing for 6 years and teaching for 4 seasons.   She is fluent in Turkish (as she's from Turkey) and she's a stellar cook.  When not teaching in Alameda, she can be seen at Berkeley or Sherman Island with the freestyle crowd.

 

 

David, Windsurfing Instructor

I've been windsurfing for 6 years and teaching for 4. I teach snowboarding in the winter up at Tahoe, and in the summer I enjoy helping people get into windsurfing and get stoked on the sport.

 
 

Lora, Windsurfing Instructor

I've been windsurfing for 3 years and teaching for 2. I believe that two rules in windsurfing also apply to life: "Look up" and "Never refuse help." 

 

 

Jonathan B, Windsurfing Instructor

Jonathan has been windsurfing for 3 years and teaching for 2.  He's not only a natural athlete, he's also a French trained chef and speaks fluent French.  Windsurfing lessons in French anyone?

 

 

Jonathan M, Windsurfing Instructor

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Jonathan has been windsurfing for 4 years and teaching for 2.  He loves teaching windsurfing and is fascinated by sail design.  He's an engineering major at UC Davis during the off season, but will be found at both Alameda and San Mateo during the summers where he's full-on teaching and sailing. Need lessons in Hebrew?  Jonathan's your man!

 

 

 

Brendan, Windsurfing Instructor

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Brendan has been windsurfing for 4 years and teaching for 2.  During the off season, he's at Santa Cruz studying and surfing.  Brendan has quite a music collection and if you're looking for eclectic sounds, he's probably got a recommendation.

 

 

 

Susan, Windsurfing Instructor

Susan does little else than hang out at our school with us all summer! She loves helping at our kids camps.

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