Kitesurfing and wingfoiling are 100% dependent on the wind and weather. We only teach when the conditions are safe and provide good opportunities for progression. The wind must not be too light, too strong, too gusty or come from an unsuitable direction. We always adapt the course to the wind, temperature, water conditions and safety.

This means that you cannot always expect the course to take place on your first requested date. The more flexible you are with dates, the sooner we can usually find a suitable course day.

We offer kitesurfing and wingfoil courses for children from the age of 12. We do not have fixed dates for children’s and youth courses. Just like our regular kitesurfing courses, they are scheduled continuously throughout the season, seven days a week whenever the wind and weather conditions are suitable.

Children and teenagers book the same courses as adults through our booking system, but receive a 20% discount on our regular course prices. Please state that the booking is for a child or teenager when making the booking, or contact us and we will be happy to assist you. Enter the child’s age in the message field. Payment can be made via Swish once you have received confirmation.

All beginner courses, refresh courses and additional course days are group lessons. This means there are two students sharing one set of equipment with one instructor. This provides a good balance between practice and rest while out on the water. If you have booked a group lesson but are the only student, your lesson will automatically be converted into a private lesson of equivalent value. This means that your course day may be shorter. If you do not want to book a group lesson, choose a private lesson instead.

Beginner course and additional course day: Approximately 5 hours in a group or 3.5 hours privately

Complete course: Approximately 10 hours in a group or slightly less if taught privately

Kitesurfing Course Max: Approximately 15 hours in a group or slightly less if taught privately

Refresh course: Approximately 3 hours in a group or 2 hours privately

When you book one of our group lessons, we will try to match you with another student at a similar level. If no other student is booked, your course will automatically be held as a private lesson.

We choose the course location based on the wind direction and conditions on the day. To conduct the course safely, the wind must be blowing onshore or cross-onshore.

We use course locations with shallow sandy bottoms, no rocks, benches or trees, plenty of open space and as few swimmers as possible. The exact location is normally confirmed the day before the course, once the wind forecast is sufficiently reliable.

Depending on the wind direction, the course may take place at locations such as Dalarö, Gålö, Östnora, Adelsö or Blidö.

We adapt entirely to the wind and weather conditions. Courses normally start sometime between 9:00 and 14:00.

Sometimes the wind does not pick up until later in the day, in which case the course will also start later.

Please read our guide to get a better understanding of how kitesurfing and wingfoil courses are planned.

When booking a course, you need to keep the entire day available. If you have any time restrictions or other commitments on the course day, you must tell us when making your booking. We do not accept cancellations based on statements such as, “I thought the courses started in the morning.”

How long are the courses?

All beginner courses, refresh courses and additional course days are group lessons. This means there are two students sharing one set of equipment with one instructor. This provides a good balance between practice and rest while out on the water. If you have booked a group lesson but are the only student, your lesson will automatically be converted into a private lesson of equivalent value. This means that your course day may be shorter. If you do not want to book a group lesson, choose a private lesson instead.

Beginner course and additional course day: Approximately 5 hours in a group or 3.5 hours privately

Complete course: Approximately 10 hours in a group or slightly less if taught privately

Kitesurfing Course Max: Approximately 15 hours in a group or slightly less if taught privately

Refresh course: Approximately 3 hours in a group or 2 hours privately

When you book one of our group lessons, we will try to match you with another student at a similar level. If no other student is booked, your course will automatically be held as a private lesson.

Beginner course (approximately 5 hours, 1 day) is suitable for anyone who wants to try kitesurfing and learn the fundamentals in a safe and structured way.

Complete kitesurfing course (approximately 10 hours in total over two days) is suitable for anyone who wants more time on the water, more repetition and better progression.

Kitesurfing Course Max (3 days, approximately 15 hours in total) is our most comprehensive option for anyone who wants to progress as far as possible from the start.

Refresh course, additional course day or private lesson is suitable for anyone who has already completed a course and wants to continue progressing. The refresh course is 3 hours in a group. An additional course day is 5 hours in a group. For private lessons, you choose the number of hours yourself.

Read our guide: choose the right kitesurfing course

This is one of the most common questions we receive, but the truth is that everyone progresses at a different pace.

Wind, weather, confidence in the water, coordination, previous experience of board sports and how comfortable you feel controlling the kite all affect how quickly you progress.

Some students complete their first water starts during the course, while others need more time to become confident with kite control and safety. A two-day course generally provides better opportunities for repetition and progression, but we can never guarantee that every student will reach the same level within the same amount of time. Our three-day Kitesurfing Course Max provides the most time on the water and with the kite.

Our aim is not to rush your progress, but to give you the right knowledge, good safety routines and the best possible foundation for continuing to develop after the course.

Our beginner courses are normally held with a maximum of 2 students per instructor and set of equipment. This provides plenty of practice time and a good balance between personal coaching and an efficient course structure. If you book alone, we will try to match you with another student in a way that makes the course as balanced and effective as possible.

We hold courses seven days a week whenever the wind and weather conditions allow. This includes weekdays, weekends and many public holidays during the season.

Summer season: Normally April to November.

Snowkite season: Normally December to March, provided the snow, ice and wind conditions are safe.

Shop: Rålambsvägen 65, Stockholm.

Our courses are not held at the shop. They take place at the beach or course location that is most suitable for the wind direction and safety conditions on the day.

Common course locations in the Stockholm area include Dalarö, Gålö, Studsvik and Ekerö. On Gotland, courses may take place at locations such as Gnisvärd, Kovik, Tjurudden, Nisseviken or Lausviken.

We analyze forecasts from several weather services including SMHI, YR, Windy and Windfinder. We look at wind strength, direction, quality and forecast stability.

The day before your lesson , between 12.00 – 17.00 in the afternoon, you will receive an email with meeting point, time, directions and what to bring.

Sometimes forecasts change quickly. If the conditions are not good enough we will reschedule your lesson free of charge.

You will normally need access to a car to reach the lesson location. Some spots can be reached by public transport, such as Dalarö, but a car is usually easiest. If needed we can sometimes help coordinate carpooling with other students, and you share gasoline, or our instructors. Service fee: 200 SEK.

• Swimwear and towel
• Warm clothes depending on weather
• Windproof or rain jacket if needed
• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• Food, snacks and drinks
• Warm drink on colder days
• Come rested and ready for an active day
• Snowkite: skis/snowboard, helmet and possibly ice picks

We normally meet directly at the beach for the day. Exact meeting time depends on the wind forecast. Usually wind picks up before noon, but please plan for the entire day since lesson times may shift depending on when the wind conditions are best.

Complete equipment is included: kite/wing, board, harness, wetsuit, helmet and all necessary accessories.

On colder days we also provide boots, gloves, hood and wind jackets if needed.

You can easily book through our online booking system. Select your lesson, preferred date and fill in your information.

Your spot is guaranteed once payment has been completed.

You can pay by card (Stripe), swish (123 465 6864), invoice or gift card.

If you book via company you can choose invoice it will be sent as PDF to your email address.

You may reschedule your lesson up to 48 hours before lesson start free of charge.

Short notice changes may involve an administration fee since instructors, equipment and logistics are planned around your booking.

Contact us as soon as possible if you need to reschedule: info@kiteboardcenter.se

You have a 14-day right of withdrawal as long as the lesson has not started and active course planning has not begun.

After the withdrawal period, administration fees may apply. Started lessons are normally not refunded.

Gift cards, vouchers and wellness benefits are generally not refunded in cash but may be converted into store credit.

If you do not show up for your booked lesson without valid reason, the lesson will be considered used.

If payment has not been completed you may still be invoiced for the full amount.

If the wind is too weak or conditions are unsafe we will reschedule your lesson free of charge.

You have 1 year to complete your course from your original booking date.

We follow a structured training plan based on IKO standards. Our goal is to give you the safety, understanding and practical skills needed to continue progressing after your lesson.

• Experienced instructors
• Safe beaches and modern equipment
• Structured progression
• IKO certification on request
• Liability insurance through IF

After your lesson you receive great discounts on new equipment. When purchasing a complete kite or wingfoil package, your lesson fee may be deducted up to current maximum limits.

Visit our shop at Rålambsvägen 65 and we will help you choose the right setup for your level, weight and goals.

After your lesson we help you with equipment, spots, progression plans, advanced lessons and continued coaching.

You can also continue learning through our Kitezone.

Kitesurfing and wingfoiling may be classified as action sports. Please make sure your personal insurance covers these activities.

Kiteboardcenter carries liability insurance through IF, but participation is always at your own risk.