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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
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.
After the usual Christmas rush and a gray January, it’s okay to start dreaming of summer again. But winter in Europe is still in full swing. What’s better than a fresh kite session in the new year, on an endless beach at sunset? So head to the sea and slip into those straps.
Here you’ll find our dream destinations for your kite holiday in winter and spring. From mid- to long-haul, flatwater to wave spots, countless extra activities to remote lodges far from mass tourism – we’ll find your perfect kite trip.
Tatajuba, Brazil: The kite destination with almost 100% wind guarantee Dakhla, Morocco:Kite in a huge lagoon with steady wind. Punta Chame, Panama: From bed to board, the lagoon is right on your doorstep Essaouira, Morocco: The spot with perfect waves and a 1001 Nights dream Seahorsebay, Egypt:The kite classic with lab-like conditions and a short journey.
Plenty of wind, empty spots, exciting nightlife—or a relaxed BBQ? The choice is yours! Each destination has its own charm and offers different options for various skill levels.
If you want to learn to kite or simply seek perfect conditions for a kite holiday, ditch the grey German winter and discover the kite paradise Tatajuba. Here you’ll find empty spots, Brazil’s best wind – especially for kiting in December and January – and dreamy stays right on the Atlantic Ocean. 🌴
This kite season we offer not only our beautiful pousada “Portal Do Vento”, but also our brand-new “Casa Do Praia” accommodations. Both are right on the beach, so you can start your day by jumping out of bed, a quick stop by the pool, and then non-stop kite sessions in the lagoon. Perfect for your next kite trip!
Not in the mood for cold, grey January days? Then head for the sun and recharge for the new year while kitesurfing at one of our dream spots. How about a huge flatwater lagoon in Sri Lanka, “from bed to board” in Panama, or under palm trees in Kenya? For all wave lovers—and those who want to be—we recommend Sal in Cape Verde. In Brazil you can marvel at the stunning beaches from the water on a downwinder—the perfect start to the new year!
