Kite Lessons Hurghada – Kitesurfing & Kiteboarding Lessons in Egypt
Our kite lessons Hurghada programme takes you step by step from your first kite flight to riding on your own. Most people need three to four days of kitesurfing lessons in Hurghada to learn the basics and ride their first few metres. You will start with wind theory and the first moves on the beach, then your instructor will introduce the equipment and show you how to set it up.
Searching for kitesurfing lessons Hurghada can rely on, or kiteboarding lessons Hurghada beginners can enjoy from day one? Kitesurfing and kiteboarding are two names for the same sport, so our kiteboarding lessons follow exactly the same programme – and our waist-deep, flat-water lagoon and experienced instructors make them some of the most relaxed kite lessons Egypt has to offer.
Kitesurfing is an extreme sport, so thorough safety training is essential. Once you have completed these steps, you will be ready to launch your first kite – and you will feel the real power of the wind and understand straight away why kitesurfing is so much fun!
Kite Lessons Hurghada & Kiteboarding Courses Programme
During your first kitesurfing course you will:
- Learn how to assemble and pack away the kite.
- Learn the key safety rules.
- Learn how to launch the kite.
- Understand the basic principles of kite control.
- Practise flying the kite on the beach.
- Learn the basic movements with the kite in the water.
- Practise controlling the kite in the water.
- Relaunch the kite from the water.
Kitesurfing & Kiteboarding Lessons Hurghada Prices
Every course includes your instructor, equipment rental, harness, wetsuit boots, insurance for the duration of the training, a helmet and full use of the kite centre. If you are visiting in winter (December to February), we recommend bringing a long 5 mm wetsuit. On request, you can also hire waterproof radio helmets, which are very useful in the later stages of training – during body drags or once you are up on the board – because you can hear your instructor clearly even at a distance.
Introduction
€130
3 hours
- Wind window theory
- Two-line trainer kite control
- Kite set-up and safety systems
- Basic flying skills with a four-line LEI kite
- Basic body drag
Level 1
€220
6 hours
- Introduction + water relaunch
- Advanced kite flying skills
- Body drag downwind and upwind
- Body drag with a board
Level 2
€310
9 hours
- Level 1 + getting on the board
- Water start practice
- Riding a short distance
Level 3
€400
12 hours
- Levels 1 & 2 + launching and landing an LEI kite
- Water start practice
- Controlled stop
- Riding in both directions
Kite Lessons Egypt: Step-by-Step Learning Process on Our Lagoon
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Phase 1 – 1st hour
- Safety briefing
- Kitesurfing theory
- Understanding the wind: the wind window, wind direction and strength, and how the kite moves
- First kite-flying techniques
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Phase 2 – 2nd hour
- How an inflatable kite is built and controlled
- The kite’s design and safety system
- Practising assembling and inflating the kite
- Controlling the kite at the edge of the wind window
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Phase 3 – 3rd and 4th hours
- Launching and landing the kite on the beach
- Flying the inflatable kite in the water with a harness
- Body dragging behind the kite and working on your movement in the water
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Phase 4 – 5th and 6th hours
- Relaunching the kite from the water
- Body dragging while holding the kite at the edge of the wind window
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Phase 5 – 7th to 9th hours
- Practical exercises in the water with a board
- Putting the board on your feet
- Launching the kite in the water
- Moving behind the kite on the board
- Standing up on the board with the right posture
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Phase 6 – 10th to 12th hours
- Reviewing your kite handling and your riding skills on the board
By the end of the beginner course you will know how to:
- Steer a kite safely.
- Judge the direction and strength of the wind.
- Set up and adjust your kite equipment.
- Fly a kite with confidence.
- Launch and land a kite.
- Control a kite in the water.
- Stand up on a board.
- Start and glide across the water.
Additional course
In the additional course you will learn to:
- Steer the kite in both directions.
- Control your speed.
Kite Lessons Hurghada: Frequently Asked Questions
How much do kite lessons in Hurghada cost?
Kite lessons in Hurghada start at €50 for a one-hour private lesson. The 3-hour Introduction costs €130, Level 1 (6 hours) €220, Level 2 (9 hours) €310 and Level 3 (12 hours) €400 – instructor, equipment, harness, wetsuit boots, helmet and insurance during the training included.
Why is Hurghada’s shallow lagoon ideal for learning kitesurfing and kiteboarding?
Because you can stand. The lagoon is waist-deep with a sandy bottom, so after a fall you simply stand up, reset the kite and try again – no long swims back to your board. The wind blows mainly cross-onshore from the north, which keeps you close to the beach while you learn.
What is the best time of year for kitesurfing in Hurghada and the Red Sea?
You can learn all year round, with wind on around 270 days a year. Autumn and winter often bring moderate, manageable wind that is perfect for beginners, while spring and autumn deliver the strongest sessions for progressing riders.
How do I get to Sultan Kite School from Hurghada Airport (HRG) or El Gouna?
We are at Palma Resort, beside the AMC Royal Hotel on the lagoon between Hurghada and El Gouna. A taxi from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) or El Gouna is the easiest option, and the Go-Bus between the two towns can drop you nearby.
How long does it take to learn to kitesurf?
Most people need three to four days of lessons to learn the basics and ride their first few metres, and most beginners ride independently after 10–12 hours of instruction.
