Please wait

Mannar Kitesurf Centre, Mannar

Mannar is one of the best spots in the world to learn kitesurfing with its waist-deep water.

See courses & prices

5★ on Google — 190+ reviews Personally checked by our team ATOL & TTA — 100% protected

Learn & progress in Mannar

Why we rate this centre

Mannar is one of the best spots in the world to learn kitesurfing with its waist-deep water. Usually, lessons are run in two sessions - 3 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. The centre provides kitesurfing courses in many languages and can provide coaching for a range of abilities, from going upwind to learning the latest tricks. Kiteboarding equipment rental is also available. If you need a kite repair kit, lycra, suncream, or sunglasses, the kite shop is well equipped and also has a repair section where you can get your kite fixed!

The centre here partners with Zian Kiteboarding. Zian is the collaboration of an eclectic group of kiters and manufacturing professionals with a common vision: Making high-performance kites without compromising on design, build quality or materials. Test runs are also possible if you want to buy.

Google ★★★★★ 5/5

Speak to a Sri-lanka expert

We know this centre and its team personally. Tell us your dates and level — we'll tell you honestly whether it's the right fit, and package it with the right hotel.

Or call +44 1273 921 001 — Mon–Fri 9am–6pm

See it for yourself

Mannar Kitesurf Centre in pictures

Courses, lessons & kit

Mannar Kitesurf Centre — Mannar, Sri Lanka

Prices for the week from

Kitesurf Lessons

Kitesurf Group instruction (incl. equipment)

hour(s)

From £173

Details

Group lessons are great value for money and lots of fun, but if you are looking for rapid progression, we recommend upgrading to private or semi-private lessons (see other courses, or please call us for advice).

Group kitesurf lessons are normally upto a maximum of 4 students per instructor. The two students normally share a kite. Lessons are normally taken in 2 to 3 hour sessions, but depend on the local wind and sea conditions. Some centres will shorten the hours if they have less students as they will be able to cover the same course structure in a shorter time. Lessons are dependent on local conditions.

Note:

It is generally known that in group lessons clients will share equipment and that hours may be reduced if less than 4 people on the course. If the school is not able to provide you with all, or part of the course, due to low wind (or adverse weather), please ensure you get written confirmation from them so we may credit you according to the terms & conditions of the kitesurf school. The general rule is that if the school is unable to provide you with the lessons, they will offer you an alternative service or a credit, or a refund.

Kitesurf Lessons

Kitesurf Private lesson (incl. equipment)

hour(s)

From £55

Details

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:

Kitesurf Lessons

Kitesurf Private Learn To Kitesurf Course (incl. equipment)

hour(s)

From £264

Details

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.

You will then move on to the board lessons. What does that mean? Well it is time to get up on the board now. You will practice using the kite to generate pull and you will learn how to get the kite to pull you without the board first. The idea is to get used to how the kite behaves when asked to pull you. Once confident doing this you will learn how to put the board on your feet and after that, how to get up on the board. Most people will manage to do a few metres on the board by the end of the course.

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.

Kitesurf Lessons

Kitesurfing - Private Kite Foiling Courses - Incl. Equipment

hour(s)

From £245

Details

Foilboarding, kite foiling, hydrofoil kiteboarding, foil kiteboarding - you can call it many names, but it all leads to the same discipline: riding a kite with a hydrofoil board under your feet and it allows you to kite along above the surface of the water. Kitefoil is considered the next era in kitesurfing. Learn advanced maneuvers like jumps, tacks, and gybes, take an epic foil trip along the coast, or simply learn how to foil in case you have never tried it.

Note:

This course is suited to kiters who have mastered the twin tip or surfboard and are looking for a new challenge.

Kitesurf Equipment Rental

Kitesurf daily unlimited rental - full equipment

day(s)

From £159

Details

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 £86

Details

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)

Let’s plan your trip

Call us now

Make an enquiry

Please wait

Mannar Kitesurf Centre, Mannar

Why we rate this centre

Speak to a Sri-lanka expert

Mannar Kitesurf Centre in pictures

Mannar Kitesurf Centre — Mannar, Sri Lanka

Kitesurf Lessons

Note:

Kitesurf Lessons

Note:

Kitesurf Lessons

Note:

Kitesurf Lessons

Note:

Kitesurf Equipment Rental

Note:

Kitesurf Equipment Rental

Note:

One team · four specialist brands