Kiteboarding Instruction

De Lille Sports - Cozumel, Mexico

Classes are available one-on-one or in groups.

Learn to Kiteboard

All instruction includes gear and personal watercraft support if appropriate.

Available Classes Listed Below

All of our tours depart from the De Lille Sports shop at the Hotel Barracuda. Our door is just north of the main hotel entrance. As a reference point, this is across the street from the MEGA store.

Available Kiteboarding Classes

Commitment CoursePrivate InstructionIKO Rider’s Certification Modular Courses BelowOn Solid GroundKite ControlAll A BoardGoing SoloLearn to Kite Foil

Commitment Course

Recommended for beginners with serious intentions of becoming kiteboarders. Intensive 3 day course covering all modular courses and beyond, as far as your skills can take you!
  • Course Pricing:
    • $1,100 USD per Student
  • Duration:
    • 3 full days (12 hours of instruction)
  • Cancellation policy:
    • If the port is closed due to poor weather or the conditions are not safe or suitable you will receive a full refund.

Private Instruction

What you want is what you get! Just let us know your riding level and goals and we will take you where you want to go.
  • Course Pricing:
    • $150 USD per Hour
  • Cancellation policy:
    • If the port is closed due to poor weather or the conditions are not safe or suitable you will receive a full refund.

IKO Rider’s Certification

Receive an internationally recognized IKO rider’s certification card! Perfect if you don’t have an International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) certification card. The course gives you an orientation to safe riding in the area and tests your skill level. We’ll issue you an internationally recognized IKO rider’s certification card at the end of the course certifying your kiteboarding level. This card can be presented worldwide when you want to rent gear. This certification card does not include gear. If you would like to rent equipment, please add it to your booking.
  • Course Pricing:
    • $100 USD per Student
  • Duration:
    • 1.5 Hours
  • Cancellation policy:
    • If the port is closed due to poor weather or the conditions are not safe or suitable you will receive a full refund.

On Solid Ground

Learn to kiteboard step by step. The modular approach is perfect for busy people who want to learn in ‘chunks’.
  • Each module teaches you a different part of kiteboarding until you know it all!
On Solid Ground Learn the roots of kiteboarding. Read weather conditions and see how to apply these readings to gear selection, location selection and gear set up. Fly a trainer kite to help in understanding the impact of wind strength and direction on the kite.
  • Course Pricing:
    • $170 USD per Student
  • Duration:
    • 2 Hours
  • Cancellation policy:
    • If the port is closed due to poor weather or the conditions are not safe or suitable you will receive a full refund.

Kite Control

Learn to kiteboard step by step. The modular approach is perfect for busy people who want to learn in ‘chunks’.
  • Each module teaches you a different part of kiteboarding until you know it all!
Kite Control Master kite flying. Body drag through the water while learning to control an inflatable kite. Become comfortable with your harness. Learn how to re-launch in the water.
  • Course Pricing:
    • $255 USD per Student
  • Duration:
    • 3 Hours
  • Cancellation policy:
    • If the port is closed due to poor weather or the conditions are not safe or suitable you will receive a full refund.

All A Board

Learn to kiteboard step by step. The modular approach is perfect for busy people who want to learn in ‘chunks’.
  • Each module teaches you a different part of kiteboarding until you know it all!
All A Board Learn how to pair your kite skills with getting up and riding a board.
  • Course Pricing:
    • $270 USD per Student
  • Duration:
    • 3 Hours
  • Cancellation policy:
    • If the port is closed due to poor weather or the conditions are not safe or suitable you will receive a full refund.

Going Solo

Learn to kiteboard step by step. The modular approach is perfect for busy people who want to learn in ‘chunks’.
  • Each module teaches you a different part of kiteboarding until you know it all!
Going Solo Become an independent kiteboarder. Fine tune your overall riding skills. Perfect how to launch, land and self rescue.
  • Course Pricing:
    • $270 USD per Student
  • Duration:
    • 3 Hours
  • Cancellation policy:
    • If the port is closed due to poor weather or the conditions are not safe or suitable you will receive a full refund.

Learn to Kite Foil

If you are an experienced kiteboarder and are ready to take your kiting to the next level, this course is for you.
  • Course Pricing:
    • $350 USD per Student
  • Duration:
    • 3 hours
  • Cancellation policy:
    • If the port is closed due to poor weather or the conditions are not safe or suitable you will receive a full refund.

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Cozumel, Mexico