Discover
the thrill
of kitesurfing

Overview

Kitesurfing is an exciting and accessible watersport that combines freedom, adrenaline, and unforgettable sensations. It involves riding across the water while being pulled by a controllable kite. It is a fantastic way to experience a real sense of freedom while improving balance, coordination, and wind awareness.

In New Caledonia, conditions are especially ideal for kitesurfing thanks to the steady trade winds, the pleasant climate, and the wide variety of spots suitable for all levels. Whether you are a complete beginner or already have some experience, the local conditions provide the perfect setting to learn, improve, and enjoy the sport safely.

The lessons

With more than 20 years of experience teaching kitesurfing, we train you with a practical, real-world approach while giving you the essential foundations and the right habits to ride in the best possible conditions. Our goal is to make kitesurfing an enjoyable, progressive, and safe experience.

Throughout your course, you will be guided by state-certified instructors who share their passion and expertise through a clear and supportive teaching approach. To encourage fast progress and provide personalised guidance, we keep our groups small, with only 3 or 4 students per instructor depending on skill level. You will also be equipped with radio helmets, allowing you to receive technical coaching and safety instructions at any time during the session.

Our options

Group lessons Private lessons Supervised riding Kite bus

Group lessons:

All levels

  • Lessons tailored to your experience and goals
  • Best weather windows and spot selection
  • One kite per student
  • One instructor for a maximum of 4 students

A typical lesson day lasts around 4 hours. Below is an example schedule for a standard session. Please note that times are provided as an example only, and each person’s goals will be adjusted according to their level on the day.

Important – the day before: Nicolas will contact you by SMS or phone on 78 27 69 to confirm the conditions and departure time.

12:00 pm: Meet at Chalet No. 5 at Port Moselle. First assessment of your level and equipment fitting (wetsuit, impact vest, helmet, harness, booties)

12:15 pm: Departure by boat to the session spot (Îlot Maître or Goéland, depending on the day’s weather conditions)

12:30 pm: Arrival on site, unloading on the beach with the appropriate gear for the session, and setting up the equipment on the beach

12:45 pm: Briefing on the exercises, then into the water

3:15 PM: End of session, immediate debriefing, then equipment cleanup

3:30 PM: Departure from the practice site

3:45 pm: Arrival back at Port Moselle, rinsing and storing equipment, getting changed

4:00 pm: Final questions about the session, then home again — tired but happy!

Session 1: Discovery

  • Learning how to get equipped and set up the gear
  • First introduction to the wind window
  • Safety systems
  • Static and dynamic kite control
  • Body dragging without the board
Please note: You may start using the board towards the end of the session if all the previous exercises have been successfully completed. This is entirely at the instructor’s discretion. It is neither mandatory nor automatic, as everything depends on each student’s progress.

Session 2: Getting Started

  • Review and consolidation of the skills learned during Session 1
  • Getting on the board with and without the kite
  • First water starts

Session 3: First Rides

  • Review and consolidation of the skills learned during previous sessions
  • Learning to separate upper and lower body movements
  • Water starts on both tacks (starboard and port)
  • First rides (50 m+)

Session 4: Gaining Confidence

  • Review and consolidation of the skills learned during previous sessions
  • Extending your ride on both tacks
  • Controlling direction and speed over a given distance
  • Starting to ride upwind

Additional lesson: Independent Riding

  • Mastering upwind riding
  • First transitions
  • First toe-side riding

The skills covered in each session are provided as a guideline only and will depend on your individual learning pace. Progress in kitesurfing is different for everyone and depends on a number of factors, such as weather conditions, physical fitness, and more.

Progress is not always linear either. Some sessions may lead to major improvement, while at other times you may feel like you are standing still. That is completely normal, which is why we offer a personalised learning experience tailored to your own progression.

Private lessons:

Private lessons are designed for anyone who wants to learn faster or focus on a specific stage of their kitesurfing progression.

If you are looking for quicker progress and full one-on-one attention, private lessons are the ideal option.

Supervised riding:

(with or without equipment hire)

This option is intended for riders who have completed a course, bought their own equipment, and would like closer supervision from an instructor along with expert advice. It includes return transport, guidance on the spot, weather, tides, equipment settings, launch area, and supervision on the water by a dedicated instructor, as well as a helmet with walkie-talkie communication. This option is highly recommended for beginners or at the end of a course. Equipment hire is also available if you do not yet have your own gear.

Kite bus :

This is more than just return transport to New Caledonia’s kitesurfing spots. With this option, you benefit from light supervision from our instructors, as well as advice on your equipment, the best kitesurfing spots, and tide conditions in New Caledonia.

To join our Kite Bus, you must be fully independent and able to demonstrate an advanced level of autonomy on the water, with the ability to ride upwind as a minimum requirement.

Ride the wind,
challenge the waves.