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KITEBOARDING
Boardsports School enjoys exclusive teaching rights at 2 of the best beach locations in the Bay Area - Crown Beach Alameda and Coyote Point Park in San Mateo. We have side on shore winds, long sandy beaches, and shallow warm water. Learn at these two ideal beginner and intermediate locations where you will come back to practice on your own.
Coyote Park at San Mateo "The Shack" at Alameda We also offer a full retail shop and can outfit you with all of the gear including kite, bar & lines, board, helmet, harness, impact vest, board leash, knife, and wetsuit. Naish, F-One Ozone & Litewave Demo Center - Try Before you buy!
Getting Started Step 1: Mastering a Trainer Kite Take our trainer clinic and/or buy a trainer from us and practice on your own. Take our trainer kite clinic. These clinics are designed to provide you with the most comprehensive foundation available. At our clinic you will:
Dates/Cost:
and/or Buy a trainer kite & practice on your own using the tips in our FAQ section. Trainer kites cost $131+tax.
415-385-1224 Reservations & advance payment required for lessons. No cancellations or refunds.
Step 2: Beginner Land & Water Lesson
Our beginner land & water lesson can be done as a 6 hour group lesson (weekends) or a 3 1/2 hour private lesson (weekdays).
Semi-Private Land/Water $350 6 hours (weekends or weekdays) Private Land/Water $420 3 1/2 hours (weekdays only)
Includes equipment & wetsuit
All beginner students receive $200 off a complete kiteboard package. See our Gear page for new & closeout gear descriptions and prices.
415-385-1224 Reservations & advance payment required for lessons. No cancellations or refunds.
Beginner Rider Package: $540 (save $50) 2 Part Semi-Private Land/Water lesson + 2 hour private Boards Skills lesson
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"What a thrill! I enjoyed the body drag using the radio helmet. The beach is such a comfortable place to learn as I could stand up everywhere." Alan, kiteboarding student 2007
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Land Lesson
Prerequisite: Trainer kite skills
Using a full-sized kite, you will learn to:
3:1 student to instructor ratio Semi-Private Lesson: 12pm-3:00pm Sat & Sun Private Lessons: weekdays
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WATER LESSON
Prerequisite: Trainer kite skills & Land Lesson
Using a full-sized kite, you will learn to:
2:1 student to instructor ratio Semi-Private: 3:00-6:00pm Sat & Sun Private Lessons: weekdays
BOAT OPTION Have us follow you with our high performance inflatable boat while you master your kite riding skills. $60 additional fee applies. Private lessons only.
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What To Bring Sun block, a
towel, snacks, bottled water, and warm clothes to change into after your
lesson.
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Advanced Beginner Private Lessons Private lessons: weekdays $120/hr
bOARD sKILLS Need more help getting on the board? We'll get you up and riding in this board skills class. 2 hours.
Beach Safe This lesson is for the student who has taken lessons elsewhere and still does not feel comfortable launching and landing on their own at a crowded beach. In this lesson we will reinforce how to identify and avoid the 3 most common launching/landing errors. Land-based lesson. 1 1/2 hours.
riding upwind, TRANSITIONS & jumping You've mastered the basics, now you are ready to ride upwind and/or start to jump. 2 hours.
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Save $200 on a complete kite package when you take our 2 part beginner lesson. Visit our Gear page for more details.
We offer an incredible
location for corporate
events.
Windsurfing,
Kiteboarding, Kayaking,
Stand Up Paddling, &
BBQ options available
within your budget
Call or email us for
more information
DIRECTIONS Our school, rental, and gear facilities are located at Crown Beach Park in Alameda and Coyote Point Park in San Mateo. For directions, Click here.
415-385-1224 Reservations & advance payment required for lessons. No cancellations or refunds.
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