Bonaire's original kite school · Since 2001
The same instructors. The same beach. The real Caribbean trade winds.
Most people arrive scared.
Every single one leaves hooked.
Wind days a year
Steady trade winds
Year round water
Never done it before?
Day one:
kite in the air.
Most people
don't expect that.
Your first session is 3 hours of theory, safety, and real time with a kite. By session three, most students hit their first waterstart.
Already riding?
Bonaire's trade winds
will do things to your
riding that flat water
never could.
Flat water, 15 to 26 knots, steady east trade winds. Two hours with one of our instructors and you leave with something real.
Choose your package
Flexible sessions.
Real progression.
First Lesson
1 session · 3 hours
Theory, safety, and your first real time flying a kite on the beach. Day one looks exactly like this.
Block of 3
1×3h + 2×2h
Waterstart. First rides. The moment you actually feel it click.
Block of 5
1×3h + 4×2h
Board starts, upwind, speed control. Ride independently anywhere in the world.
IKO Level 1
First Lesson
1 session · 3 hours
Most PopularIKO Level 2
Block of 3
1×3h + 2×2h
Toward IKO Level 3
Block of 5
1×3h + 4×2h
IKO estimates ~14 hours to reach independent rider level. See IKO levels
Every lesson includes
We bring
everything.
You show up.
IKO certified instructor
Every session, no exceptions.
All equipment
Kite, board, harness, helmet, vest.
Boat support
In the water throughout every session.
Safety briefing
Before you touch the water, every time.
IKO certification card
When you complete your level.
Between our instructors we speak English, Spanish, Dutch and Papiamentu. One of them speaks yours.
Only extra: STINAPA Bonaire National Park tag purchased separately before your session.
Plus, on the house
Free WiFi
Strong signal across the whole beach. Tag us when you ride at @kiteboardingbonaire.
Chill Area
Hammocks, shade sails, painted picnic tables right behind the Blue Bus. Students, locals, the whole kite community.
Already riding on your own?
We have options
for that too.
For riders who already ride
Coaching session
Ninety minutes of personalized coaching on one specific skill. Master a new trick, nail your technique, perfect your upwind, or conquer a new move. You pick the focus.
Building confidence
Beach support
You know how to kite. You're building trust in a new spot. We handle launch and landing (the critical parts), guide your setup, and help you in and out of the water safely. Once you're riding, you're independent, but you'll feel supported. Two hours of confidence building.
IKO Affiliated Center
IKO certification
Already riding without an official card? We evaluate and certify you at the right level. Some beaches (Miami, most of the USA, Australia) legally require a cert for safety and insurance. Level 3 gets you rental access and legal clearance worldwide.
Real instructors. Real names.
They've been on this beach
a while.
Linda
IKO Certified Instructor
Can
IKO Certified Instructor
Jaco
IKO Certified Instructor
Andre
IKO Certified Instructor
Want to know more about the team? Read their stories on the About page.
Do I need to know how to swim?
Why is the first beginner session 3 hours?
What if there's no wind?
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Minimum age?
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Can I reach IKO Level 5?
Cancellation policy?
Atlantis Beach · Kralendijk · Every day from 9am
Come
find us.
Wind permitting, and in Bonaire, the wind usually permits.