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Kalpatiya Kitesurf and Wingfoil School, Kalpitiya

Kitesurf and Wingfoil Centre Our partner Kitesurf and Wingfoil Centre Kalpitiya is one of Sri Lanka’s leading centres, located on the shores of the main Kalpitiya Lagoon.

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Kitesurf and Wingfoil Centre
Our partner Kitesurf and Wingfoil Centre Kalpitiya is one of Sri Lanka’s leading centres, located on the shores of the main Kalpitiya Lagoon. The centre combines premium Duotone equipment, experienced international instructors, and direct access to the best flat-water and freeride conditions. The setup is designed for everyone from complete beginners through to experienced riders looking for coaching, progression, freestyle conditions, kitefoiling, or guided adventures downwind.

The centre overlooks the enormous Kalpitiya Lagoon, which is widely regarded as one of the premier kitesurfing destinations in Sri Lanka thanks to its shallow water, warm temperatures, reliable wind, and huge open riding areas. The main summer wind season runs from May through to October, when the south-west monsoon delivers strong and consistent winds, often ranging between 18 and 30 knots. A secondary winter season operates from December to March with lighter but still reliable winds and calmer ocean conditions.

One of the major advantages of the Center is that guests can kitesurf and wingfoil directly from the centre itself. Riders launch straight into the shallow lagoon immediately in front of the school, making it ideal for lessons, freeriding, freestyle progression, kitefoiling, and wingfoiling. The protected flat-water conditions directly outside the centre are particularly well suited to beginners and intermediate riders looking for safe and forgiving conditions.

In addition to riding directly from the school, the centre also organises trips and excursions to a range of nearby kite and wingfoil locations throughout the Kalpitiya region. These include remote sandbanks, ocean wave spots, freestyle lagoons, and downwinder routes accessed by boat or vehicle. The surrounding coastline offers a huge variety of riding conditions, from perfectly flat shallow water to open-ocean swell and freeride areas, allowing guests to experience multiple styles of riding during their stay.

Wingfoiling has become increasingly popular in Kalpitiya due to the combination of steady wind, warm water, and expansive flat-water areas. The centre offers dedicated wingfoil tuition, coaching, and rental using the latest Duotone wings, boards, and foil equipment. Beginners generally learn directly in front of the centre within the protected lagoon, while more advanced riders can explore longer-distance freeride sessions and ocean conditions further afield.

The centre provides a full range of kitesurfing, kitefoil, and wingfoil services, including beginner lessons, advanced coaching, supervised sessions, clinics, rescue support, rental, and guided excursions. Instruction is delivered by qualified international instructors using current Duotone and ION equipment suitable for all levels, from first-time students through to advanced freestyle and foil riders.

One of the key appeals of them Center is the sheer diversity of riding available within a relatively small area. Guests can spend one session learning or progressing directly in front of the school in shallow flat water, then head out later in the day for boat-assisted safaris, downwinders, freestyle sessions, or wave riding along the Indian Ocean coastline. 
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Courses, lessons & kit

Kalpatiya Kitesurf and Wingfoil School — Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka

Prices for the week from
Kitesurf Lessons
Kitesurf Private lesson (incl. equipment)
hour(s)
From £136

Private 1-1 kitesurf instruction is the best and fastest way to learn to kitesurf, improve, or master a specific trick or move. Lessons are normally in 1-2 hour sessions, but you can discuss this with your personal instructor.

Note:

Private 1-1 kitesurf instruction is the best and fastest way to learn to kitesurf, improve, or master a specific trick or move. Lessons are normally in 1-2 hour sessions, but you can discuss this with your personal instructor.

Kitesurf Lessons
Kitesurf - Semi Private Improver lessons - incl.equipment
hour(s)
From £223

Semi-Private lessons are a maximum of 2 students per instructor, meaning fast progression. The lessons include all equipment and are designed to take you to upwind riding.  Lessons are normally in 2 - 3-hour sessions, but dependent on local conditions.  

Note:

We will schedule your course to start on your first full day, but you must remain available to the school to work around local wind and sea conditions, as well as instructor availability. 

Kitesurf Lessons
Kitesurf - Semi Private Beginner lessons - incl.equipment
hour(s)
From £223

Kitesurfing Lessons with a personal instructor gives you the opportunity to have a 2-on-1 interaction with your instructor to help you learn at a pace that is driven by you. The Learn To Kitesurf course aims to get you riding, while also teaching you how to read the conditions and utilise your equipment safely and correctly.


You will start with the basics; this includes setup of your equipment, safety features that you will utilise and how to fly a small 2metre trainer kite. When your instructor feels you are ready you can then head to the water. On day one you will only be using the kite and not go on the board just yet. Entering the water is when the fun starts! Here you will be taught how to properly fly an inflatable kitesurfing kite, how to control your kite and what to do if you crash it in the water. On day one you will be comfortable flying the kite and know what to do in any situation.

Note:

Semi-private lessons are offered with a maximum of two people and ensure fast progression. Your course includes Kite, board, Harness, wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

We will schedule your course to start on your first full day, but you must remain available to the school to work around local wind and sea conditions, as well as instructor availability.  

Kitesurf Lessons
Kitesurf - Private Beginner lessons - incl.equipment
hour(s)
From £327

Kitesurfing Lessons with a personal instructor gives you the opportunity to have a 1-on-1 interaction with your instructor to help you learn at a pace that is driven by you. The Learn To Kitesurf course aims to get you riding, while also teaching you how to read the conditions and utilise your equipment safely and correctly.

You will start with the basics; this includes setup of your equipment, safety features that you will utilise and how to fly a small 2metre trainer kite. When your instructor feels you are ready you can then head to the water. On day one you will only be using the kite and not go on the board just yet. Entering the water is when the fun starts! Here you will be taught how to properly fly an inflatable kitesurfing kite, how to control your kite and what to do if you crash it in the water. On day one you will be comfortable flying the kite and know what to do in any situation.

Note:

You don’t need to be super-fit to kitesurf and the kit is lightweight, so you don’t need lots of muscle strength either. But of course, a decent level of fitness will help you to progress faster. Your instructor will be there to support you, coach you, and more importantly, keep you safe through the learning process. We will schedule your course to start on your first full day, but you must remain available to the school to work around local wind and sea conditions, as well as instructor availability.  

Kitesurf Equipment Rental
Kitesurf daily unlimited rental - full equipment
day(s)
From £191

Daily kitesurf unlimited rental, with choice of boards and kites, bar included. The range of equipment will vary from each different kitesurf school, so sometimes the exact kite size may not be available. Kitesurf rental packages are great if you want to experiment with different types of equipment before you decide to invest in your own, or if you just don't want toe hassle of taking your own equipment. 

The quality of kitesurf rental equipment will vary from each different sport centre. Take a look at the sport centre details for more information on this. if you are not sure then you can always call us. We only work with the best kitesurf centres in each resort and do our best to visit every centre we offer. 

Note:

You must be able to demonstrate safe setup and use of the equipment, and be able to ride upwind (most of the time). If the centre feels that you are not yet ready to kite independently they may swap out some of the rental value for instruction.

Damage Insurance is not included and should be paid locally

For Kitesurf rental of equipment, you may be required to produce a VDWS/IKO/RYA or equivalent licence to prove your ability to rent (For Egypt this is mandatory, and if unable to provide you will need to do a skills test and pay for a licence locally)

Kitesurf Equipment Rental
Kitesurfing - Kite Foiling Equipment Rental
day(s)
From £98

Rent from a range of latest foiling equipment including kites and foil boards with short or long masts.

Note:

Foiling equipment rental is offered to proficient riders, with the ability to ride both directions upwind and can handle choppy conditions and small waves. IKO level 5 or equivalent. Must have had at least 1-year experience operating a Kite. They must understand the right of way rules and safe distances.

Damage Insurance is not included and should be paid locally

For Kitefoil rental of equipment, you may be required to produce a VDWS/IKO/RYA or equivalent licence to prove your ability to rent (For Egypt this is mandatory, and if unable to provide you will need to do a skills test and pay for a licence locally)

Kitesurf Equipment Rental
Kitesurf - Premium Daily full Kitesurf Rental
day(s)
From £245

Rent the top-quality kites and boards (including the premium high-end gear) and enjoy the flexibility of switching your equipment several times a day. Maybe you’d like to purchase the latest kite gear but aren’t quite sure what to choose? That’s no problem at all. The centre will be happy to advise you, and you can also try out the gear for yourself.

Note:

A licence corresponding to VDWS licence level 4 is required in order to hire premium gear.

Damage Insurance is not included and should be paid locally

For Kitesurf rental of equipment, you may be required to produce a VDWS/IKO/RYA or equivalent licence to prove your ability to rent (For Egypt this is mandatory, and if unable to provide you will need to do a skills test and pay for a licence locally)


Kitesurf Equipment Rental
Multisport Rental - Access to all equipment
day(s)
From £295
Kitesurf Equipment Rental
Supervised full equipment rental
day(s)
From £218
Wingfoil Lessons
Wing Foiling Beginner Semi Private Lessons (2 student per instructor)
hour(s)
From £214

For anyone who has never tried wing foling before, during this wing foil course, you will learn the very basics of Wing foiling. This includes how to use the wing and foil - to your first rides in both directions. Semi-private lessons include only two people and ensure fast progression.

Your course includes board, wing, foil (when applicable) wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

Note:

For anyone who has never tried wing foling before, during this wing foil course, you will learn the very basics of Wing foiling. This includes how to use the wing and foil - to your first rides in both directions. Semi-private lessons include only two people and ensure fast progression.

Your course includes board, wing, foil (when applicable) wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

Wingfoil Lessons
Wing Foil Private Learn to Wing Foil Course - incl. equipment
hour(s)
From £232

Note:
For anyone who has never tried wing foling before, during this wing foil course, you will learn the very basics of Wing foiling. This includes how to use the wing and foil - to your first rides in both directions. Private lessons are 1-1 / Semi-private lessons include only two people and ensure fast progression.
Your course includes board, wing, foil (when applicable) wetsuit, life jacket and insurance

Note:

Note:

Private 1-1 Wingfoil instruction is the best and fastest way to learn to Foil, improve, or master a specific trick or move. Lessons are normally in 1-2 hour sessions, but you can discuss this with your personal instructor.

Wingfoil Lessons
Wing Foiling Advanced Private Lessons Inc Equipment
hour(s)
From £182

For anyone those up on the foil, look to get to the next stage as quickly as as possible . Private lessons will ensure fast progression.

Your course includes board, wing, foil (when applicable) wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

Note:

For anyone those up on the foil, look to get to the next stage as quickly as as possible . Private lessons will ensure fast progression.

Your course includes board, wing, foil (when applicable) wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

Wingfoil Equipment Rental
Wing Foiling equipment rental (board, wing, mast and foil)
day(s)
From £245

A full range of Wing Foiling gear including board, foil, mast and wing. 

Note:

    • Please make a note of your ideal board size and style in the 'notes' section.
    • Rental can only be used on consecutive days.
    • In the case of no wind, most centers will allow you to use other sports equipment, such as: SUP and Surf boards.
    • Equipment insurance NOT included. Please check your travel insurance, or most centres will offer a local insurance (approx Euro 45/ week)

You must be able to demonstrate safe setup and use of the equipment, and be able to ride upwind (most of the time). If the centre feels that you are not yet ready to Wing foil independently they may swap out some of the rental value for instruction.  

For rental of equipment, you may be required to produce a VDWS/IKO/RYA or equivalent licence to prove your ability to rent (For Egypt this is mandatory, and if unable to provide you will need to do a skills test and pay for a licence locally)

Wingfoil Equipment Rental
Wingfoil - Wingfoil rental BOARD ONLY
day(s)
From £191

Sometimes it is easier to rent a Wingfoil Board and just take your own wings and foil with you. Less luggage, less hassle, and cheaper

Note:

Equipment insurance is NOT included. You will normally be offered 'insurance' against damage when you collect your board; please be sure to ask about this, as paying for damage can get expensive!

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