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Wing Foiling Lessons Near Hood River

Just 15 minutes east of Hood River, learn to wing foil at Lyle in the Columbia River Gorge, with radio coaching and boat support.

Experienced Instructors

Certified, experienced instructors teach every lesson.

Less Crowded Than Hood River

Learn at Lyle with the best views in the Gorge.

Radio and Boat Support

Included on every lesson.

Ages 12 and Up

If you can swim, you can learn.

Wing Foiling Lessons 15 Minutes From Hood River

Looking for wing foiling lessons near Hood River? Our lessons are based in Lyle, Washington, about 15 minutes east of Hood River. Cross the bridge from Hood River to White Salmon (bring cash for the toll, $3.50 each way) and you’re on your way. Our shop is at 34 State Street, Lyle, WA.

We teach 7 days a week from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Every lesson is taught by a certified, experienced instructor and includes radio communication, boat support, and all the gear you need.

Hood River is the Gorge’s windsurfing capital, but it can be extremely crowded during peak summer months. Lyle is less crowded, with an easy and safe learning location. If you drift downwind, we have a dinghy to bring you back upwind.

Curious about kiteboarding too? See our kiteboarding lessons near Hood River.

Prefer to read first? See our kiteboarding and wing foiling lesson FAQs

Choose Your Lesson Package

Every lesson includes all gear, radio communication, and boat support. If you have your own wetsuit, please bring it. If not, we provide one at no extra cost. Students must be at least 12 years old and able to swim. Prices below match our booking page, and 7.5% Washington sales tax is added. When you add a buddy to a wing or parawing lesson, you share one set of equipment. In the semi-private lesson, each rider gets their own.

Discovery

Wing Discovery

$350

1 lesson, 2.5 hours

Learn setup, dry land wing control, wind theory, and points of sail. Practice cruising upwind on your knees, transition from kneeling to standing, and hold your balance while managing the wing. You may even feel the foil rise for the first time.

Add a buddy for $150, or two buddies for $275.

Discovery

Parawing Discovery

$350

1 lesson, 2.5 hours

Learn setup, dry land parawing control, wind theory, and points of sail. Practice cruising upwind on your knees, packing the parawing down while flying, and launching the parawing from the water while on the board.

Add a buddy for $150, or two buddies for $275.

Discovery

Hydrofoil Discovery

$350

For 1 or 2 people, 2.5 hours

Your instructor tows you behind a dinghy while you master your balance on the board, learn to engage the hydrofoil with control, and get comfortable riding it. A must-do for beginners learning to wing or parawing.

Add a third person for $150 (adds 1 hour).

Next Level

Wing Next Level

$350

1 lesson, 2.5 hours

A lesson customized to your needs. Your instructor picks up where you last finished, working on balance on the board, taxiing upwind, wing control, and controlling the hydrofoil as it lifts.

Add a buddy for $150, or two buddies for $275.

Semi-Private

Wing Next Level, Semi-Private

$300

Per rider, 1 lesson, 2.5 hours

The same customized lesson for two people sharing one instructor. Each rider gets their own equipment, with radio and boat support.

Course

Wing Foiling Course

$1,000

3 lessons, 7.5 hours, save $50

Everything from the Discovery lesson, plus the option to be towed behind the boat to learn to ride the hydrofoil. You’ll learn to taxi upwind on your knees, control your speed once riding, and improve and refine your balance and wing control.

Add a buddy for $450.

Course

Wing Foiling Course Plus

$1,675

5 lessons, 12.5 hours, save $75

Everything in the Course, with more time on the water to improve all your skills, and learning to jibe.

Add a buddy for $675.

Gear Rental

Wing Gear Rental

$180

2-hour minimum

Includes a wing board and leash, hydrofoil set, inflatable wing and leash, pump, wetsuit, float vest, booties, and helmet. Rental equipment is used at your own risk.

Wing foiling gift certificates are available at $350. Current prices are always shown in the booking calendar below.

Schedule Wing Foiling Lessons Near Hood River

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Note: Our booking calendar does not reflect our actual schedule for the season. Use it to select your preferred start date, complete the booking and we’ll send you a google calendar invite confirming your date, time and where to meet. If you schedule a lesson on a day there is no wind, we will reschedule for the next best available time. If you are unable to be available we can either hold a credit for the next time you visit or we can issue a full refund less $25 per 2.5 hours booked.

Why Choose SA Kitesurf Adventures?

Wing foiling lessons in Lyle, Washington, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Lessons start at $300 per rider, plus 7.5% Washington sales tax, all gear included, ages 12 and up.

Experienced Instructors

Personal coaching from certified, experienced instructors means a faster, safer progression.

Radio Coaching

Two-way radios give you real-time feedback while you ride, even when you're half a mile away.

Boat Support

Boat support on every lesson means more time on the water and less walking.

All Gear Provided

We provide the gear for your lesson, including a wetsuit if you don't have your own.

How a Lesson Works

1. Book Online

Pick your lesson and a start date on our booking calendar.

2. Get Your Meeting Details

We send a Google Calendar invite with your date, time, and where to meet.

3. Learn Wing Control

Learn setup, dry land wing control, wind theory, and points of sail.

4. Ride With Radio Coaching

Your instructor coaches you over a two-way radio, with boat support on the water.

Why Radio Coaching Makes Your Progression Faster

Every lesson includes two-way radio communication with your instructor.

Boat support on every lesson means more time on the water and less walking.

Wing Foiling in Lyle, Washington

Hood River Lesson Questions

How far is Hood River from your wing foiling lessons?

Our lessons are based in Lyle, Washington, about 15 minutes east of Hood River. You cross the bridge from Hood River to White Salmon, and the toll is $3.50 each way, so bring cash.

Why take wing foiling lessons in Lyle instead of Hood River?

Lyle is less crowded than Hood River, which can be extremely crowded during peak summer months. Lyle is an easy and safe learning location, and if you drift downwind our dinghy brings you back upwind.

What if there isn't enough wind for my lesson?

In the Gorge we typically need around 15kt+ to wing foil. If you schedule a lesson on a day there is no wind, we will reschedule for the next best available time. If you choose a wing course, you’ll also have the opportunity to try a tow foil lesson behind the dinghy on a no wind day.

Where do we meet for our lesson?

After you book online, we send a Google Calendar invite confirming your date, time, and where to meet. Our shop is at 34 State Street, Lyle, WA.

About Wing Foiling

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

Let’s explore wing foiling in The Gorge: 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.

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 with SAK. Master wing handling on land, learn to tack against the wind, and activate the foil. Before long, you’ll be soaring with ease, navigating the Columbia River’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 and a half 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 dinghy support and radio communication, 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 Columbia River Gorge area for wing foiling enthusiasts. Reserve your beginner lesson now and start your wing foiling adventure with us!

About our lessons

Our lessons are about 2.5 hours long. We start by teaching you all the basics of how to setup the gear and handle the wing on land. Once you feel comfortable, we’ll start training you on how to stand on the foil board and how to sail in an upwind direction. If you go downwind, we have a dinghy to help bring you back upwind. Once you are maintaining balance on the board, your instructor will teach you how to start riding on the foil. If you choose a wing course, we’ll have the opportunity to try a tow foil lesson behind the dinghy on a no wind day. Lessons can be a lot more fun with a buddy so encourage a friend to join you. Our shop is at 34 State Street, Lyle, WA.

Our Reviews

Steven Perry

2 weeks ago

I took my first kiteboarding lesson with Dale earlier this season and had a blast. I very much appreciated the effort he put into our lesson and customizing the experience for me. I had a bit of kite flying experience years ago, but hadn't gotten the chance to get out on the water with a board and link up all the skills. He made every minute of our lesson count. You should have seen the smile on my face when I got up on the board! He knows his stuff and it shows. I appreciated the attention to detail, and in-depth explanation of dangers to look out for to help new kiters stay safe. I will be back for another session next season!

Sarah Wilson

2 months ago

This review is long overdue, but better late than never! I had the absolute pleasure of spending time with the crew at SA Kitesurf Adventures this summer while making my first ever Hood River kiteboarding pilgrimage. I’m a newbie kiter… I started out this January, taking lessons in La Ventana BCS and became instantly obsessed with the sport. I’d managed to accumulate several weeks worth of lessons between trips to Mexico and the Outer Banks through the winter and spring, so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to visit the Gorge and further my education. I arrived without any set plans, figuring I’d check out the vibes and find a local school that suited my particular needs as an enthusiastic but still relatively nervous “baby” kiter. Having just finished a great hike up Dog Mountain trail one morning, I decided to drive over to Lyle and check out SAK. From the moment I walked in the door, I knew SAK was the school for me! I was immediately welcomed and quickly found myself signing up for a bundle of lessons… they even offered to work me into the schedule that very afternoon! Every single second with the SAK crew felt like coming home… their warmth, kindness, enthusiasm for teaching, and clear expertise was simply a class above the rest. I still get fairly nervous before heading out on the water… I mean, let’s be honest, there’s a lot of power in those kites and the risk potential in this sport is very real… so take note when I say, with absolute conviction, that I trust the SAK team completely and unequivocally. I felt entirely at ease and confident in every lesson… and it was that complete confidence I had in each of my instructors that allowed me to push myself and my skills to the next level. In fact, after finishing my last lesson, I committed to investing in my own gear – something I had been debating and delaying for quite some time. With my new gear in hand, and thanks in large part to the confidence that my new SAK friends had in me (!), I finally managed to pull on my big girl pants and go out for my very first solo kiting session! This had been a HUGE mental hurdle for me to overcome… not gonna lie, when I finished my session and landed my kite, I immediately broke into tears of joy, gratitude, and also of pride, for daring to take up a new sport at 40 and being brave enough to believe in myself. There are simply no words that could fully convey my appreciation for the SAK team and their role in making this happen. If you’re in the market for wind and water fueled magic, do yourself a favor – visit SAK. I can guarantee they’ll have exactly what you’re looking for.

Matt Brosvik

2 months ago

Everything SAK says about learning in 'Lyle' is true. It's such an ideal place to learn with the shallow water and usually lower traffic. Also, the instructors are top notch. Mack was my first day, and he was great. Then I had Aidan after that for 5 lessons in a row. Aidan was top notch. It's crazy how much this 23 year old kid knows about how the wind blows and all the minute details about 100 different kites and boards he's used. These guys really care about you being able to build your skills and go out on your own. There was always a pleasant and fun atmosphere around their shop that help build a good mood and confidence. They even invited me to hang out with them in the shop after the lessons a few times, and it was always a good time. Erica was really great with communication. You never really know what the wind is gonna do, and they're always watching the forecasts and communicating, because the wrong wind can really throw a wrench in your plans when it comes to kiteboarding (and foiling too). I recommend giving yourself as big of a window as you can to schedule your lessons in because of that. –but no matter what, Erica will accommodate you as much as possible, and she's a TOTAL sweetheart. She even made the effort (no easy task, really) to go out and snap some pics of me out on the water. The owner Dale, is there everyday with is his wife (Erica) and his wonderful South African accent. He loves these sports as much as anyone, and they're there, working hard right beside all their instructors. I not only got some really great training, but I also made a bunch of friends and had an awesome time. I can't wait to come back next year, take a refresher or 2, and hopefully start tearin' it up! Thanks so much SAK!

ryan brenden

3 months ago

Great owners, instructors, and people in general here!! My best friend and I took 5 courses with Edwin, he is an amazing instructor! He will teach you everything you need to know and more!!! My buddy and I highly Recommend SA Kitesurf Adventures if you’re wanting to learn to kite-board, or anything involving wind lol!! Thanks again Erica, you are awesome and so happy and up beat! It was great to meet you all and I hope to see you all again soon and more!!!

Jonathan de Halleux

3 months ago

Amazing spot to learn, great staff.

Tristan Sevdy

4 months ago

Dale was absolutely incredible. Night and day instructor above any I have ever worked with. I’ve been Kiting since 2007 and got him set up to teach my son and he had him riding up wind his first lesson. He is considerate thoughtful. The location is absolutely epic and the spot is perfect for beginners. His location is night and day better than the event site and way better. I would recommend him and his team without hesitation.

M L

4 months ago

Can be costly but it’s really worth it! Great instructions and awesome people. Sold me some quality gear as well. Patient when I asked many questions. I came back for my first solo (non lesson) and the gusty winds threw me off my board. Alex tossed it 40feet my direction while demonstrating for his lesson.

Zon Win

4 months ago

Amazing place! This has to be the perfect place to learn wing foiling. Not the Hood River crowds, very laid back and easy in/out with sandbar to shelter on. It’s more upriver and dryer climate so there is more sun here even though only 18 minutes up the road. The wind is also steady and last all day! Plus there is a fantastic coffee shop and winery restaurant above! My daughter and I took lesson with Dale. He’s very supportive, showed us the area. Great tips. My daughter is new to wing foiling and had great success. She was flying on her weaker side several times. I was also foiling as lesson went on. They showed us how to access the area so we can come back other times to practice. I’m looking forward to more lessons! Thanks again!

Erick Nagy

4 months ago

This is a great school for learning to kite. I started my journey with them a year ago and I feel very confident with the skills I learned from them. Dale and the boys, Alex and Ayden, do a great job and go the extra mile to help you progress and enjoy your time in the process. I highly recommend going to SAK for leaning over some shady hoodriver kite schools, well worth the extra travel time if you are coming from Oregon.

Ben Elliott

4 months ago

Went in a group and took a lesson with Aiden, Dale and Alex–was a great experience, was great to work on kite control and try our turns at riding on the board. Great folks, highly would recommend if you're thinking about pulling the trigger!

Alan Chao

1 year ago

Great setup and lesson. Dale is amazing in teaching wing foil with boat and radio assist. Learned so much from this lesson to get me progressing in this journey.

Luke Krentel

2 years ago

Dale was the best! Did a great job helping everyone in our group progress even though we were all different levels. Overall great time!

Brian Plummer

2 years ago

Great instruction! The site they teach at is not as crowded with great wind. Their instructors are incredible! I would highly recommend to anyone in the area looking to better their skills.

Dan Willis

2 years ago

Great team, great spot to learn – sandbar was such a huge help. All the instructors were very patient, knowledgeable, and articulate.

Michael Kolomenkin

2 years ago

Great place for kite or wing surfers. I did there my first wingfoil lesson. The location and the instructors are great

Levi Njord

2 years ago

If you are looking for a kiteboarding school that combines expert, upbeat, and patient instructors, all the gear you need, and a stellar location; look no further than SA Kitesurf Adventures! Learning to kiteboard has been a decades-long dream for me. I remember getting my first kiteboarding magazine as a child and since then have longed for the opportunity to get into this exciting sport. I spent 3 days with Dale, Greta and the team learning the theory and practice of kiteboarding and by the end of those three days was kiting proficiently, riding the board downwind in both directions, honing my water starts, launching and landing the kite in various conditions, and having a blast while doing so. Both of my instructors were warm, explained things clearly and were stoked when I made incremental successes. Through the learning process, they would give me meaningful and clear feedback on how I could continue to improve and met me where I was as a student. Over the years I have had instructors in rock climbing, paragliding, scuba diving, and several other sports. I know what good instruction feels like and these guys really met and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them!!!

2 years ago

An excellent kiting school! It’s in a really chill spot, away from the event site, and is a beginner friendly spot. I’ve taken a number of lessons at other places before I came here and they were easily able to get up to speed with where I’m at with my kiting skills. My instructor was Aidan and he was able to help help me on riding upwind and doing transitions a lot more consistently. He even taught me to ride toeside which I didn’t even believe I could do since I’m a beginner. Prices are super reasonable as well. Dale is also great, fun to chat with, and super kind! Would definitely recommend this school!

Ali MirRasekhian

4 years ago

Took 2 days of lessons with Dale and had a great time. He got me up riding in our first session and just continued to help me improve through the weekend. Had an incredible time and he didn’t a great job with ongoing coaching. Couldn’t recommend enough

Scott Hawken

4 years ago

Highest recommendation for SA Kites, both for kiteboarding lessons and purchasing gear. They run a great business with an awesome sense of community. Everyone there is helpful and excited to make you better. Three of us each took 5 lessons in Lyle as complete beginners. We made a ton of progress and had a lot of fun. Afterward, we felt safe and competent enough to go out on our own; we have since been kiting together and having a great time. We worked with several instructions, all of whom were excellent, and primarily with Dale, Edwin, and Tanner. Erika was super helpful and organized working with our schedules and wind conditions. For gear, Dale gave us competitively priced quotes for new and gently used gear that got us started quickly and easily. As beginners, we’ve had a lot of questions, all of which have been answered thoroughly. Overall, the team at SAK has been a valuable resource for getting us into a new sport and a joy to be around; I can’t recommend them highly enough.

Stephen Kaczmarek

4 years ago

This place is amazing! Flat water, huge sand bar, no consequences with onshore wind, great instructors, no crowds! Instructors were amazing and gear was top notch! Skip the event center in Hood River and take your lessons here! You won't regret it!!!!

Dwain Henderson

4 years ago

Had four classes with SA Kite Boarding and it was awesome. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient and like to see the students progress. Would suggest this company and instructors to anyone who is thinking of taking classes. Edwin was my primary instructor and he is a class act. Very professional, awesome humor and technically proficient in all aspects. Good work team, I’ll be back for sure.

Scott Winters

4 years ago

Great experience for a trio of first timers. Erika was excellent in communicating and explaining the classes and setting us up for success. Dale, Edwin, and Kathy were awesome getting all of us boarding in both directions. Will be coming back. Location was much less busy than up in Hood River. Nice sand bar.

Ayman Zaki

4 years ago

These guys are the real deal!! Super friendly staff and solid instructors. I was impressed with how much progress I was able to make during the session; they neither slack nor push beyond your limit and the session is tailored to your skill level and what you need to focus on. I highly recommend them & definitely going back whenever I’m around the area.

Seth Andersen

4 years ago

Just finished 3 days of instruction with SA Kite in Lyle. We had limited time in the area and they were great about working us in the schedule to get as much time on the water as possible. It was nice to have different instructors to be exposed to a variety of techniques and tricks. Edwin, Tanner, Dale and Erika were great!

Paul winterton

4 years ago

Spent three sessions under the expert tutelage of Dale. Outstanding, attentive, safe, and appropriately calibrated to my skill and needs. I’m already booked again to return at the end of summer, 2022. Definite quantum leap in my learning curve, and so enjoyed the time I spent with Dale and Erika. Do not miss this opportunity with these experts.

David Patrick Lorenz

4 years ago

I had an awesome two days with Dale. This was my 8th time out kitesurfing but my first in Tampa with SAK. Dale was the best of the 4 instructors I have had. He had me confidently riding upwind and working on turns by the end of our second day. In addition to the excellent instruction, I appreciated the time spent on kite set up/take down and on safety. Amazing location, looking forward to coming back.

Travis Hauan

5 years ago

Absolutely amazing experience! Owners were super friendly and helpful, the instructor was a blast and was very good. I had done beginner lesson two years ago and did a back-to-back lesson this time. I was up, riding upwind and was starting to get smoother transitions by the end. Great place, highly recommended.

Roman Bogza

5 years ago

I really enjoyed learning to kiteboard with SA Kitesurf. Dale is an awesome instructor! Highly recommend.

Judd Alexander

6 years ago

Dale is a great guy and great teacher with a laid back personality. Had a great time learning to get up and ride. After going out with another teacher from another school, I realized that Dale is in it for the money.

Preston Morrison

6 years ago

Took lessons with SA Kitesurf in Lyle, WA and had an incredible experience. The instructors are very experienced, patient, and they are very safety oriented. Dale and Erika were incredibly helpful and easy to work with. An absolutely beautiful location in the Columbia Gorge. I had Tanner for my first lesson and he went above and beyond in his guidance and feedback. You guys rock!!! I'd highly recommend them to anyone wanting to get into the sport.

Darrin Clay

7 years ago

I highly recommend SA Kitesurf Adventure Kiteboarding School. I was up riding in a weekend! Coming from Seattle they were very flexible with the schedule and warned us in advance when the conditions were predicted to be not good for the first session, I opted to do a back to back afternoon and evening session on Saturday, which they didn’t recommend but I was stubborn because family came to watch. In retrospect it would have been better to move to another day or have at least a longer break between sessions. Because my brain knew what to do (thanks to Dale over the radio in the helmet) just my arms and legs were jelly by the second session. Whereas on the Sunday morning session I wasn’t as tired. Dale was an awesome instructor. He has a calm reassuring voice like Crocodile Dundee when you’re about to panic. As well as having knowledge and tricks to learning that I had not seen anywhere on YouTube. I came in thinking I wasn’t going to learn more than what I already saw but I was very wrong and the instant situational feedback made me progress so much faster. The equipment was great. The radio headset were a must when taking a class. I wouldn’t have thought that the zodiac would be as well. However it was because the zodiac made it so we could go way upwind in the deep water for nice long downwind runs where you’re up on the board, as it is whole another level to ride upwind. Without the zodiac you would have to walk upwind with the kite for every run, giving you less time, energy and distance to practice. The Lyle location with its wide flat waist deep sand bar worked great for the first part of learning to control the kite with one hand while getting your feet on the board and getting the beginning water start. A short crowded beach like Hood River would have been a lot harder and less safe. The photo option is well worth it too, all attached were taken by Dale.

Weather Forecast

Take a look at the weather forecast and determine what days you may be available to do a 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 a call and we’ll be happy to help you book over the phone.

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