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Not at all. Most of our students start from zero. If you’re comfortable in the water and reasonably active, we can take it from there. We’ll start with the basics on land before moving into the water at your pace.

Kitesurfing uses a large kite flying on long lines to pull you across the water. Wingfoiling uses a handheld wing and, eventually, a hydrofoil that lifts the board above the water’s surface.

If you’re not sure which suits you, tell us what kind of experience you’re after and we’ll happily point you in the right direction.

Absolutely.

Our job - more than anything else - is to ensure you're safe at all times.

In addition to protective equipment such as helmets, buoyancy aids, and wetsuits, our pro instructors will be with you throughout the learning process. This means either holding on to you, swimming in the sea alongside you, or walking along the beach next to you.

This is a common misconception.

For kitesurfing, very little strength is required, as flying the kite is all about finesse, control, and a delicate touch. You aren't holding the kite after all... you're harnessed in!

In fact, we find women tend to learn faster than men, who often try to use strength rather than skill.

Wingfoiling can be more of an aerobic exercise, but ultimately technique and control play a larger part, along with a sense of balance.

But don't worry - these skills come quickly, and with some top tips from our pro instructors, you'll be up and away in just a few short hours.

If you drive across the beach of Los Barriles on a windy day, you'll likely spot kitesurfers and wingfoilers ranging from young teenagers to 75+, and everything between!

It's never too late to learn these sports. A basic level of fitness, the ability to swim, and a desire to learn is all that's required.

Wind is the boss here, and occasionally Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate. If conditions aren’t suitable for a safe, productive lesson, we’ll reschedule rather than waste your time. Los Barriles is famously windy in season, but we always teach to the conditions rather than the calendar.

But don’t let that stop you from getting on the water! We’ve also got SUPs, kayaks, and snorkel equipment for rent.

Yep. We provide the kite or wing, board, harness, helmet and the rest of the gear you’ll need for your lesson. Just bring yourself, swimwear, sunscreen, and a smile.

The short answer is: it depends.

For kitesurfing, it takes 9-12 hours of lessons for most students to become a safe, independent kitesurfer.

For wingfoiling, it takes just 4-6 hours of lessons for most students to become safe and independent, although it often takes many more hours of practicing on your own to become truly proficient.

With all wind and watersports, "time on the water" is a phrase you'll hear often as the key to success.

If you like La Ventana, you'll love Los Barriles!

With one of the most beautiful beaches in Baja, you'll enjoy wide, sandy, and uncrowded beaches. No chaotic, stressful launches and landings.

Our town has a bit more to offer as well, as Los Barriles is a popular year-round destination known also for sportfishing tournaments, world-class pickleball facilities, rewarding mountain biking trails, and limitless off-roading.

There are many more beachfront and boutique hotels, restaurants, bars with live music, and large grocery stores, all centered around a main downtown center.

Additionally, Los Barriles is just a 45-minute drive from the main airport (SJD).

The wind stats are roughly the same as La Ventana as both spots enjoy the "El Norte." And the sea, while less flat, has organized, rolling swells fun for riding and jumping.