Find your first kite course or take the next step with focused, practical lessons. At Fly High Kiteboarding, we teach private and small-group sessions on Koh Phangan, with coaching adapted to your experience and confidence.
Compare Discovery, Beginner and From Zero to Hero below.
| Course | Lessons | Private / group duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 1 | 2 / 3 hours | 3,500 THB |
| Beginner | 3 | 6 / 9 hours total | 11,000 THB |
| From Zero to Hero | 4 | 8 / 12 hours total | 14,000 THB |
Discovery Course
3,500 THB · 1 lesson · 2 hours private or 3 hours in a group
Curious about kiteboarding? Start with a relaxed introduction to the equipment, the wind and the feeling of controlling a kite. This one-session course is for complete beginners who want to try the sport before choosing a longer programme.
What you will practise
- Understanding wind direction and the wind window.
- Checking the spot and identifying potential hazards.
- Preparing the kite and learning how the safety systems work.
- Steering the kite and managing its power.
- Guided launching and landing exercises, as conditions and your progress allow.
The goal is confident basic kite control. Discovery is an introduction; board riding comes later in your progression.
Beginner Course
11,000 THB · 3 lessons · 6 hours private or 9 hours in a group
Build a solid foundation over three lessons. Starting with the Discovery skills, you will move into the water, learn to use the kite to move your body and work towards your first board starts. Each session builds on what you have already learned.
What you will practise
- Kite setup, safety checks and controlled kite flying.
- Water relaunch and body dragging.
- Upwind body dragging and recovering the board.
- Positioning the board and coordinating the kite for water starts.
- First short rides and controlled stops.
- An introduction to right-of-way rules and self-rescue.
This course prepares you for your first rides. It does not automatically make you an independent rider: further practice and coaching may be needed, especially for reliable upwind riding.
From Zero to Hero
14,000 THB · 4 lessons · 8 hours private or 12 hours in a group
Our most complete beginner programme gives you an extra session to turn the basics into more controlled riding. It includes the Discovery and Beginner content, then focuses on board control, edging and working towards riding upwind.
What you will practise
- All Discovery and Beginner skills.
- Building consistency with water starts and riding in both directions.
- Controlling your speed through board edging.
- Body position and board direction for upwind riding.
- Safe stopping, right-of-way awareness and self-rescue practice.
The aim is to work towards independent riding. Your final level depends on your progress and the conditions; independence is assessed through your skills, not simply the number of lessons completed.
What is included?
Lessons include an instructor and the equipment needed for your session. We use CORE and Flysurfer gear, with radio communication for feedback during riding exercises. You do not need to bring your own kite or board.
Planning your lessons
Bring swimwear, sun protection, drinking water and a towel. Bring sunglasses too if sun glare bothers you. Leave some flexibility in your travel plans: the lesson location and schedule depend on suitable wind and water conditions. If you already have experience, contact us so we can recommend where to start.
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