A handheld wing, a board and the wind – the simplest gear for the most freedom. Start on a stable board and work towards your first flights on the foil.
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No – all three sports can be learned from zero. Beginners in kitesurfing usually start with the 6-hour course; wingfoil beginners start on a large, stable windsurf board; e-foil starts lying down on the board and needs no surfing experience. If you have had lessons before, tell us what you have already learned and we adapt the lesson to your level. Independent e-foil rental needs at least 3 hours of previous e-foil experience.
Do I need wind?
For kitesurfing and wingfoil, yes – suitable wind. If the conditions are not right, we offer you another available time or another day. E-foil needs no wind: the electric motor provides the power, and calm, flat water is ideal.
When is the wind season on Koh Samui?
There are two seasons on opposite sides of the island: Nahai Beach in Hua Thanon from about mid-November to mid-March, and Nathon on the west coast from about May to mid-September. These are typical conditions from our experience – wind is never guaranteed, so flexible dates help.
How are lessons organised?
Kitesurfing and wingfoil lessons usually last 2–3 hours, private (one student, one instructor) or semi-private (two students, one instructor, one equipment set used in turns). Theory, safety and set-up happen on the beach; in kitesurfing you practise kite control in the water from the start. E-foil sessions are private, from a 30-minute trial to longer experiences. The exact meeting point is confirmed individually via WhatsApp.
How do I book?
Send us a message on WhatsApp with your dates, the sport you are interested in and your level. We reply and confirm the details with you.
