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Wing Foiling Lessons Tampa Bay St Petersburg Fl

Wing Foiling has captivated enthusiasts worldwide! Look out across Tampa Bay on a windy day, and you’ll see wing foilers smoothly sailing over the waves, their joy evident in their beaming smiles. This exhilarating new wind sport is a sight to behold.

Let’s explore wing foiling in Tampa Bay: What is Wing Foiling? It’s a fusion of kitesurfing, windsurfing, and surfing.The main draw? Utilizing the ocean’s energy to carve through the water and have a blast. It’s less about speed or high jumps and more about the sheer pleasure of water riding. Picture yourself almost levitating as you glide above the water, hitting speeds up to 30 mph with ease.

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Why Wing Foiling? Hydrofoil technology lets you soar even in under 10 knots of wind. Setting up for wing foiling is easier than other wind sports, reducing strain on your hands and body. It’s likened to skiing on fresh powder—silent, simple, and thrilling.

A Bit of History: Tony Logosz initiated hand-held wing tests in 2015, enabling immediate foiling without traditional windsurfing sails or kites. Soon after, Slingshot released the Slingwing, and other models followed, establishing wing foiling as a unique sport.

Get Ready to Ride: Sign up for a lesson, collect your equipment (wing, foil, board), and venture into the waters. Master wing handling on land, learn to tack against the wind, and activate the foil. Before long, you’ll be soaring with ease, navigating Tampa Bay’s tranquil waters and the Gulf of Mexico’s swells. If you’re seeking an exciting escapade, wing foiling is calling your name.

Secure a spot in our beginner wing foiling course, and we’ll outfit you with all the specialized equipment, customized for your size and weight to match the wind conditions. Each lesson spans at least two hours, encompassing a wide array of skills—from setup and dry land wing handling to understanding wind theory and sailing points. We’ll support you as you learn to cruise on your knees, transition smoothly to standing, and manage your speed and direction while aboard. Plus, you’ll experience the exhilaration of your first foil lifts.

Every lesson is enhanced with Jetski support, included at no extra charge, to boost your learning and ensure your safety. With our commitment to quality instruction and the latest gear, you’ll see why we’re the go-to destination in the Tampa Bay St Petersburg area for wing foiling enthusiasts. Reserve your beginner lesson now and start your wing foiling adventure with us!

Lesson 1

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In the very first lesson, we’ll spend the first 45min on the beach teaching you how to setup the gear, manage the wing and how to position your body on the board. Once you feel comfortable with that, we’ll head into deep water and your instructor will train you from a Jet ski while he teaches you how to taxi the board upwind. You will most likely go downwind at first, once you get too far downwind, your instructor will bring you back upwind to continue training.

Lesson 2

 

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We highly recommend setting up a tow foil session behind the jet ski on a no wind day to really dial in the skills needed to ride the foil. Once you have masters this we go back to the wing on another windy day.

Lesson 3

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At this stage, we’ll be working more on upwind taxi riding and how to generate enough speed to try to ride the hydrofoil. This can take a little time and so we just keep working with you, bringing you back upwind each time you go downwind until you learn to stay upwind with your gear and you start riding the hydrofoil more consistently. 

  • The only official IKO affiliated center in the Tampa Bay area, that adheres to all the IKO safety standards providing all the necessary gear and support for lessons at no extra cost.
  • You are getting personal training from a highly experienced instructor who has had thousands of hours or training, this means a much faster, safer progression for you.
  • We are the only outfit in the area that provides radio communication support, this means your instructor is never shouting at you while you are learning and you can get instruction even if you are over a mile away from your instructor.
  • We can provide you with top quality gear at a reasonable cost and the knowledge you’ll need, once you are ready to start training on your own with your own equipment.
  • We provide jet ski support for all intermediate and advanced lessons at no extra cost.
  • We provide wetsuits, booties, flotation vests and helmets for all your lessons at no extra cost!
  • We will never hold you back during a lesson, if you progress faster than the average person, we will keep pushing you to get you the fastest progression for your skill level, keeping safety first!

Patrick McClurePatrick McClure
21:58 18 Nov 24
SA Kitesurfing is the best! Dale is a great instructor and Skyway Beach is a great place to learn. Utilizing a jet ski and walkie talkie is so helpful when you’re learning and saved a lot of time! I was up and riding on day 2 (for a while at least!), and Dale’s patience as I repeated mistakes was inspiring. I’ve been watching Kitesurfers in awe for years and I finally got to do it! Go for it, Dale can get you there!
Craig LuehrsCraig Luehrs
16:53 07 Nov 24
Dale was a great instructor. By the end of my 2nd lesson I was able to ride short distances on the board. The walkie-talkie communication was extremely helpful as he can constantly help you troubleshoot how to improve your skills while in the water. I had a lesson scheduled on a day where the winds just weren’t cooperating but he still took the time to meet me at the beach in the off-chance the forecast was wrong (which unfortunately it was not). 10/10 recommend
Ari ManosAri Manos
18:26 13 Apr 24
Me and my wife had a wonderful time. We both felt way more confident with our kite control. 10/10 would kite again with SA kitesurfing adventures.
Jill BroderickJill Broderick
14:21 12 Apr 24
Dale is the consummate instructor: experienced, knowledgeable, patient, and calm with an easy laugh that keeps things fun. I’m 72 years old, and I thought perhaps my time for learning to kite surf had passed. Thanks to Dale that wasn’t the case, and I now have a new sport I love.
Gregg BrownGregg Brown
01:50 26 Mar 24
Dale was great to work with. Had a ton of communication ahead time to coordinate the lesson and was incredibly patient and informative during our session. I definitely feel like I now have a great baseline to build from on my kiteboard journey!
FreeLance Dog TrainingFreeLance Dog Training
16:33 12 Mar 24
Great instructor! Made lots of improvement in two lessons.
David GeDavid Ge
18:23 13 Jan 24
Dale is the absolute best kiteboarding coach. He’s super kind, patient, and obviously loves what he does. He gives you very precise feedback to make significant progress during your learning process. Highly recommended for all your kiteboarding dreams!!
Ic gIc g
19:10 20 Dec 23
Had so much fun, and Every lesson just kept getting me hooked more to the sport. Thanks for being patient with me when teaching, but also thanks for making me always feel safe, and self rescue tips, cant wait until next time!
Devin BallamDevin Ballam
14:59 13 Dec 23
Elijah BurroughsElijah Burroughs
04:05 17 Oct 23
The only thing I regret is not trying this sooner.. The training was a lot of fun, good workout, plus Dale is genuinely a cool guy to be around. Good experience, I will be back and going to be shredding it like cheddar by the end of the season
Wayne YWayne Y
15:31 27 May 23
Dale was an amazing instructor. Had multiple sessions with him after trying the sport in Greece. Referred my friends and they had a blast as well.
Cathryn BurkeCathryn Burke
19:18 19 May 23
Had a blast taking lessons from Dale. His patience and knowledge are top notch! Not only did Dale help me build confidence with kite control, he also educated me on tons of kiting safety. Thanks Dale
Nick TarsiNick Tarsi
20:16 30 Apr 23
SA Kitesurf with Dale was fantastic. Had a great experience for my first time kiteboarding (4-hours) and was able to get up and riding in that time.. highly recommend and can’t wait to get out there again!
James BrittonJames Britton
22:50 18 Apr 23
Great time! Dale is a awesome instructor especially for me and my brother trying for first time, 5 stars!
Dennis MillerDennis Miller
01:55 12 Apr 23
Dale was great, very knowledgeable, and fun to work with. Highly recommend! Had a blast
Shanae CalkinsShanae Calkins
18:15 23 Mar 23
SA Kitesurf Adventures is top notch! From our first lesson with Ivan and our subsequent lessons with Dale they place great emphasis on the safety aspects of the sport. Very important and highly respected. They coach clear and concise and help you understand the things you must improve to get riding. Can’t wait for our next lesson! Thank you for being amazing!
Melissa MurrayMelissa Murray
18:13 22 Mar 23
We’ve had a great experience learning to kitesurf with SA Kitesurf Adventures. Dale and Ivan are wonderful instructors as they are patient, knowledgeable and skilled. They had us riding a board by the 3rd lesson. We highly recommend SA Kitesurf Adventures.
Drew ZalkindDrew Zalkind
14:03 16 Mar 23
Dale and team was great in teaching me basics of kite surfing. Very knowledgeable and great one-on-one attention. Successfully, got me up and riding the board. Definitely, will continue my lessons with them, when I am back in St Pete
Paul KnopfPaul Knopf
20:11 29 Dec 22
I had a great time learning with Dale. He was a great teacher. He knew just what to say to make things click for me and get me going up-wind. The walky talkies were also clutch. I highly recommend this guy!!
Ryan LRyan L
01:34 22 Dec 22
Dale is the man. I traveled across the country just to learn to kiteboard in the tampa area for a week. I had one other well reviewed instructor in the area before meeting Dale. He squeezed me in on my last day and I learned more from him in one day vs three from others. He explains things well and can answer any kiteboarding question. He corrected my issue and had me riding upwind confidently. Highly recommended!
Maria DuhovichMaria Duhovich
19:14 21 Nov 22
Such a great way to learn kiting in no time! So happy I took the lesson! The jetski support is extremely helpful! I had such a great time! Highly recommend ☺️
Jared KovachJared Kovach
15:13 21 May 22
Dale turned me into an independent kiter in no time. Great and patient instructor, can’t recommend enough.
Brian HaywardBrian Hayward
23:24 18 Apr 22
I had a superb refresher lesson with Dale at the St. Pete’s location. It might be the most ideal setup imaginable… shallow flat water with an outstanding instructor following you on a Jetski. I’ve had other lessons, but this was by far my most fun and beneficial.
Gareth TaskerGareth Tasker
09:20 07 Apr 22
Went out with Dale for beginner lesson. Only prior experience I have had related to kiteboarding was flying a trainer kite. By the end of the day Dale had me up for a few short rides. Great experience, good instruction. Will be back for more.
Gretchen PotschkaGretchen Potschka
12:02 04 Apr 22
I have had a fabulous experience learning to kitesurf with SAKitesurf Adventures. Instructors are patient, knowledgeable and skilled. Most importantly, they take safety of everyone on and off the water very seriously. Lessons are tailored to individual needs and every bit of progress celebrated. There’s a lot to learn about kitesurfing and you can trust SAKitesurf to teach you!
Joseph KussurelisJoseph Kussurelis
00:49 01 Apr 22
Was my first time trying to kite surf it was lots of fun and I would recommend it 10/10. Dale was a great instructor and made it a lot of fun.
Lee EnszLee Ensz
16:54 15 Mar 22
SA is awesome. We proved you could teach old dogs new tricks!!!😂 Thanks Dale
D DubyaD Dubya
21:41 09 Mar 22
Dale did a great job instructing me on my first kite surfing lesson. He was knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and a pleasure to be around. Provided quality and functional equipment for the lesson. Highly recommend!
Jeff MillerJeff Miller
17:51 12 Dec 19
SA Kitesurf is a great group to train with. I had the opportunity to learn to kitesurf with 2 sessions in Lyle WA east of Hood River and just completed my 3rd near the Skyway in St Pete FL with Dale. I recommend getting into lessons if you think you’d enjoy the sport. I have no regrets!
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Starter Wing Foil Package

A perfect setup for anyone looking to get started with wing foiling. Unifiber is exceptional quality and design for the cost!

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Take a look at the weather forecast and determine what days you may be available to do lesson. In the Gorge we typically need around 15kt+ to be able to Wing foil, so look for higher wind periods in the day and book through our online booking system accordingly. If you’re not sure, just give us call and we’ll be happy to help you book over the phone.

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