Lyle, WA: Offers a massive shallow sandbar and steadier, less gusty winds, making it significantly safer and faster for beginners to progress. Located 15 minutes East of Hood River, 1.5 hours from Portland Oregon and 4 Hours from Seattle Washington. Take a VIP boat ride up to the sand bar setup and go have fun in waist deep water with no crowds. You can also take advantage of our boat ride downwinders!
Hood River, OR: The "Windsurfing Capital" is the cultural hub of the sport but can be extremely crowded during peak summer months, with training needing to be done in deeper water.
If you have questions, chat with our virtual assistant or call us +1 833 879 5483 if you need assistance scheduling a lesson.
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.
Not sure which lesson to book?
Brand new to wing foiling: start with Wing Discovery. Hydrofoil Discovery, towed behind the boat, is a great way to get comfortable riding the foil.
Want to learn to ride on your own: choose the Wing Foiling Course (3 lessons) or Wing Foiling Course Plus (5 lessons, including jibing).
Had lessons before: try Wing Next Level, or the Semi-Private lesson if two of you want your own equipment.
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. See rental details.
Bring a friend and save. Wing Discovery is $250 each for two people, or about $208 each for three, sharing one set of equipment (plus tax). Just add a buddy when you book.
Dale and his staff are amazing. My son and I had a wonderful time kitesurfing at the gorge with them. My son, my wife and I had a wonderful time doing the tow foiling with them. I highly recommend them and we look forward to more adventures with them.
I had an amazing time learning to kiteboard with the SA Kitesurf Adventures crew. The Lyle location, staff, equipment, and instruction are all beginner friendly and high quality.
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!
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.
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!
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!!!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!!!
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!
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
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.
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!!!!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wing foiling gift certificates are available at $350. Current prices are always shown in the booking calendar below.
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No wind? No problem. If you book a day with no wind, we reschedule for the next best available time with no penalty.
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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.
Instant feedback: receive real-time corrections while you're actually riding.
Boosted confidence: stay connected with your instructor even when you're half a mile away.
Hands-free coaching: focus entirely on the wing and board while hearing clear, step-by-step instructions.
Boat support on every lesson means more time on the water and less walking.
Dale and his staff are amazing. My son and I had a wonderful time kitesurfing at the gorge with them. My son, my wife and I had a wonderful time doing the tow foiling with them. I highly recommend them and we look forward to more adventures with them.
I had an amazing time learning to kiteboard with the SA Kitesurf Adventures crew. The Lyle location, staff, equipment, and instruction are all beginner friendly and high quality.
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!
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.
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!
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!!!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!!!
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!
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
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.
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!!!!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meet Your Instructor
Dale
Owner and Head Instructor Radio Coaching & Boat Support
Dale founded SA Kitesurf Adventures, a kiteboarding and wing foiling school operating since 2015.
Wing foiling is taking the world by storm! If you look out across the Columbia River Gorge on a windy day, you'll see riders gliding effortlessly above the swells with massive smiles. This thrilling new sport blends the best of kitesurfing, windsurfing, and surfing into one "levitating" experience.
Why Try Wing Foiling?
Pure Sensation: It's less about chasing records and more about the flow. Imagine carving through water with the smoothness of skiing on fresh powder.
Light Wind Performance: Thanks to hydrofoil technology, you can soar in less than 10 knots of wind.
Easy Setup: It's simpler to rig than other wind sports and much easier on your body.
Speed: Even beginners can find themselves hitting up to 30 mph with total ease.
Start Your Adventure with SAK
Ready to fly? Our Beginner Wing Foiling Course provides everything you need to go from land to water. We provide a wing, foil, and board tailored to your size and the day's wind. Each 2.5-hour session covers setup, wind theory, and wing handling, and we guide you from taxiing on your knees to your very first foil lifts. Every lesson includes dinghy support and radio communication at no extra cost.
Reserve your beginner spot today and experience the magic of the Gorge!
About our lessons
Ready to fly? Our 2.5-hour sessions take you from zero to foiling! We start with the essentials on land: gear setup and wing control, before hitting the water. You'll learn to stand, sail upwind, and eventually experience the thrill of riding on the foil. Don't worry about drifting away; our safety dinghy has your back! Plus, if the wind doesn't show up, we'll get you foiling with a tow-behind session. Everything is more fun with a buddy, so grab a friend and let's get on the water! Our shop is at 34 State Street, Lyle, WA.
FAQ's
Most frequent questions and answers
Who can learn to wing foil?
Anyone who is at least 12 years old and able to swim. We match the wing, board, and foil to your size and the day's wind, and your instructor coaches you over a two-way radio with boat support on every lesson.
Do you provide equipment for lessons?
Yes, we provide all the gear for your lesson, including the wing, board, and hydrofoil. If you have your own wetsuit, please bring it. If not, we provide one at no extra cost.
What do I need to bring?
If you have your own wetsuit, please bring it. If not, we will provide one at no extra cost. Also bring water shoes (if you own them), a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and water. We provide the rest!
Which lesson should I start with?
Most beginners start with Wing Discovery, where you learn setup, wing control, wind theory, and points of sail, then practice cruising on your knees and moving to standing. Hydrofoil Discovery, towed behind the boat, is a great way to get comfortable riding the foil. To keep progressing, the Wing Foiling Course (3 lessons) adds boat-tow foil riding, and Course Plus (5 lessons) adds more time on the water and learning to jibe.
What is the difference between adding a buddy and a semi-private lesson?
When you add a buddy to a wing or parawing lesson, you share one set of equipment, which keeps the cost down. In the semi-private lesson, two riders share one instructor and each rider gets their own equipment, so it costs a little more per person.
What happens if there is no wind?
If you book a day with no wind, we reschedule for the next best available time with no penalty. If you can't make another day, we can hold a credit for your next visit or issue a full refund less $25 per 2.5 hours booked.
Seasons Highlights
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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