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What better place than the beautiful white sands of the Alabama coast? The wide open beaches and the wind-rich weather provide a great location for smooth clean wind perfect for kitesurfing. Depending on the wind direction and conditions, lessons are taught in several areas around gulf shores. November- May is the best time of year to experience the best wind. The majority of the time our lessons will be held on dauphin island and Bayfront park in Daphne. The beaches around Fort Morgan, and when conditions permit the Lagoon in Gulf Shores is a great beginner spot! The Electric Hydrofoil boards can be used in many more places and are not so weather dependent All lessons are either Jet ski or Efoil assisted for safety and convenience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136a0147316ad424c79f875/1634273007510-MK4M4V29L1PHLSDWV6XX/kiting-destination.jpg kiteboarding in Gulf Shores - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136a0147316ad424c79f875/1634269417556-0ONDHXVE4TT2A1H2RET8/girl+kiteboarder.jpg kiteboarding in Gulf Shores Many things can go wrong in kiting if you do not learn with an instructor. We pledge to give knowledgeable and safe lessons so you stay safe and the reputation of the kiting community as a whole stays in good standing. You do not want to be the individual responsible for shutting down a beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136a0147316ad424c79f875/1634269185899-I4FOLG1HQB58CIQV9PRK/Kiteboarding-Wallpaper-18.jpg kiteboarding in Gulf Shores Kiteboarding is exciting, nearly limitless, and will keep you begging for more time on the water after every session. Taking lessons to learn is imperative. Kiteboarding is very safe, but if the safety rules are not followed, or if you try to grasp the concept only from YouTube videos it can become very dangerous for you and the people around you. https://www.gulfshoreskiteboarding.com/location daily 0.75 2025-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136a0147316ad424c79f875/1634349726782-V0BJVJQXZMK10YPX852E/dauphin-une.jpg Gulf Coast Kiteboarding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136a0147316ad424c79f875/1634349753568-D9FHM97JEV9LWWTHZSNU/gulf-shores-01.jpg Gulf Coast Kiteboarding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136a0147316ad424c79f875/1634349925736-Y56GGQHRI9BP0O1ULY2J/Fort-Morgan-Peninsula.jpg Gulf Coast Kiteboarding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136a0147316ad424c79f875/e04886f0-78fd-4e32-99ef-b8c1c046b263/bayfront+birds+eye+view.png Gulf Coast Kiteboarding https://www.gulfshoreskiteboarding.com/our-instructors daily 0.75 2025-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136a0147316ad424c79f875/fd0d6629-f6f4-4399-8a35-ce960c01e991/Screenshot_20231002_194322_Instagram.jpg Our Mission Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://www.gulfshoreskiteboarding.com/classes daily 0.75 2025-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136a0147316ad424c79f875/1634346635421-N0KOU522ZN71JE03NIJM/Ignition-trainer-kite-irst-fly-1.jpg Kitesurfing Lessons - Intro to kiting This one (1) hour lesson will cover basic wind theory, important terminology, and flying a trainer kite. WHAT TO EXPECT: -wind theory and when and where you can kitesurf or kiteboard -directions, wind strength, and basic safety of surroundings -intro to kite control flying a trainer kite -basic fundamental motions of creating apparent wind If you purchase the Intro to kiting and decide on a lesson package, the amount for the intro lesson will be credited towards lesson #1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136a0147316ad424c79f875/1634346744943-8CM5FJUNY51TSIAL63P2/468659dbc403e60c8d5f4e9b57fe93a6.jpg Kitesurfing Lessons - 1st lesson 4 hours This course is the most important lesson. Kiteboarding safety and big NO’s in the kite community. Near the end of the lesson you will fly a full sized kite, but after thorough instruction. WHAT TO EXPECT: -Includes everything from (intro to kiteboarding) -Kite, Harness, helmet, and Wet suit fitting -Kite setup and parts. learn to set kite up upwind and downwind based on location and yout launch plan requirements. Kite terms and parts of the kite to be aware of. Proper inflation and how to seal struts incase of an emergency pack down. -The wind window. Why the times on the clock matter, wind directions, and speed. How to forcast safe conditions. When not to go out. “its better to be safe on the beach wishing you were out having fun rather than stranded at sea wishing you were on the beach -Safety flag out and depowering kite. What to do with unpredicted weather or if there is an emergency. how to safely flag out the kite in a dangerous situation. -Launching and Landing. Safely use an assistant to help you launch and land your kite. The most dangerous moment of kiteboarding is the launch. It is very important to do correctly! -Gear explanation. What board to use in different wind ranges, straps or boots? Kite sizes and shapes and what characteristics do different types of kites have -Self Rescue. Incase the wind dies while out on the water, damage has been done to the kite, or some other emergency this part of the course is very important. learning how to get back to the kite without tangling in your lines and using the kite as a sail to float you back to shore. -Kite control. Learn the parts of the control bar. Learn when and how to power and depower the kite to go where you need. learn power strokes and beginning stages of safe kite control -Body dragging. power diving the kite with the safety of the water. learn to navigate through the water while holding the kite under control. Learn to body drag upwind. A necessary skill for getting back upwind if you drop your board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136a0147316ad424c79f875/1634346942965-3B5UR075GTFL0DW3D7PV/Waterstart.jpg Kitesurfing Lessons - 2nd Lesson 3 hours Must have taken Lesson #1 Learning how to maneuver with your board Jet ski assistance for open water safety and to speed up all the time from the student drifting downwind. WHAT TO EXPECT: -Review. quick lesson review. student sets up kite and launches with help from instructor -Water Relaunch Learn how to relaunch the kite when it falls into the water. First in shallow water, second in deeper water -Body drag with board. The easiest way as a beginner to get upwind in the beginning is to body drag using the board -Water start. Learn to dive the kite while simultaneously standing up on the board -Speed and line tension. during this portion on the lesson we will teach you how to slow down and speed up -Emergency Packdown. Self rescue, but for situations the kite can be a hazzard getting back to the beach or if a boat is picking you up. how to deflate the leading edge while leaving the struts inflated for flotation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136a0147316ad424c79f875/1634347060859-I1VOSQNGXFX4NLASQSAV/maxresdefault.jpg Kitesurfing Lessons - 3rd Lesson 3 hours Must have taken Lesson #2 Self launching, riding upwind, changing directions, and self-landing Jet ski assistance. WHAT TO EXPECT: -Review. previous lesson review. student sets up kite and launches with help from instructor. Student must demonstrate a self rescue. -Self launch and self landing. Its important to never kiteboard by yourself until you have a lot of experience. This portion of the lesson will demonstrate 3 different ways to self launch and 3 different ways to self land without someone to assist. -Upwind riding. learn to ride against the wind efficiently so you decide when you go back to the beach. =) -Changing direction. Kiters ride in a zig-zag fashion against, with, and across the wind. Learning transitions to ride the other way without having to stop is essential as you progress as a kiteboarder. -Final ride. Continue to practice riding the board. Once you’re back to the beach we will take you back upwind with the jet ski. 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