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Learning to kitesurf – when is the right time?
Many people watch riders from the beach and delay their first course for months. Too dangerous, too hard, too expensive – almost everyone starting out has these thoughts. But the best time is always the same: now.
Kitesurfing isn’t about age, strength, or prior experience. You don’t need board-sport skills, sculpted arms, or surf experience. What you do need: time at the beginning, and the will to stick with it even when progress isn’t instant. The wind is unpredictable – that’s part of it. Accept that, and your first progress will come faster than you think.
A solid base fitness is enough. You should be able to swim and weigh at least 30 kg. There’s no upper limit – neither for weight nor age. Learning at 40, 50, or 60 is no problem as long as you feel fit and are up for something new.
There are spots you don’t reach via highway – where asphalt ends and sand begins. Tatajuba is one of those places you never want to leave – far from mass tourism, set in a lagoon landscape that feels made just for kitesurfers.
What makes Tatajuba special is the strong wind, warm water, and quiet. The kitesurfing, the simplicity – walking barefoot through the sand, watching the sun sink into the sea. And the people who live here and give this little village its own character. After a long day on the water, a cool caipirinha and a fresh oyster make the perfect evening even sweeter.
And right in the middle is Osvaldo: born and raised here, manager of our kite center, and the one who shows you his home spot.
“Everything is in wonderful balance: nature, kiting, community. You just have to experience it yourself.” Osvaldo · Kite Center Manager, Tatajuba
Gamu took her first kitesurfing steps in Seahorse Bay, Egypt – and what can we say … the progress is impressive! Gamu shares her first impressions and how she got into kitesurfing.
After day three and only her second time on the water, she already glided a few meters – maybe five. But the very next day it turned into a steady ride in one direction. These are the moments we love: when those first cautious meters suddenly become real kitesurfing.
We’re super proud to welcome another kitesurfer to our team. Welcome to the club, Gamu! Progress like this shows what’s possible with the right conditions, great coaching, and a little courage. Maybe you’re next?
What does it feel like to stand on the board for the first time? We asked Gamu about her first steps on the water – and she gave us exciting insights into her kitesurf beginnings:
Join Marina from the KiteWorldWide team on her trip to Dakhla, Morocco, a true paradise for kitesurfers. In this Dakhla kitesurf travel report, Marina shares her first impressions of the vast lagoon, the windiest spots, and our lagoon-view accommodation that instantly captivates kiters. You’ll learn how to get there, which accommodation options exist, and which spots suit beginners and intermediates best. Plus, this report offers plenty of practical tips and tricks to keep your own Dakhla trip relaxed and safe.
You want to learn kitesurfing or already have some experience and are wondering what equipment you need as a beginner? Don't worry, we have something for you! In this blog you will find a summary of what you need at the beginning and what you should pay attention to. If you still have any questions, feel free to write us an email or contact us. You can also easily order all the articles in this article from our shop and have them delivered to your home.
Who doesn't know it? You're already dreaming of the pearly white beach on Zanzibar or kiting along the Brazilian coast. If it weren't for the packing beforehand and the question of whether you really have everything in your suitcase. Full of anticipation, you're finally standing at the airport and suddenly you get the strange feeling that you've forgotten something. To make sure you don't leave anything at home, we have put together a packing list for you. You can go through it while you're packing and maybe you'll find one or two useful tips that can come in handy on a kitesurfing holiday. Or is your first kitesurfing holiday coming up and you want to learn kitesurfing and you don't really know what to pack? Then you should find a few ideas here about what you shouldn't be without on a kitesurfing holiday.
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