Kitesurfing in Sri Lanka
In fact kitesurfing is one of the most fashionable sports! To ride your kite through the elements – water, wind, sun & sky. This is kitesurfing in Sri Lanka! Above all, there is not a lot in this world that may give you this feeling of freedom while being so near yourself!
Therefore our team will teach you in the best and safest way possible so that you will make rapid progress and have fun while learning kitesurfing! Once you can jump high you will have this amazing view from the big Kalpitiya lagoon over the Indian Ocean. This is awesome!
Whatever level you start from – We´ll make you ride!
Daily kite surf courses for all levels
Individual trainings & group lessons
Safety boat & beach watch
Amazing Down-Winders & Kitesurfaris
Perfect kite spot for all levels
Visit Sri Lanka for kitesurfing
Kalpitiya kite surf spots
The Kalpitiya lagoon is perfect for beginners and advanced levels because the lagoon is really big and there is enough space for every one who comes for kitesurfing in Sri Lanka! So beginners mostly find standing areas at the teaching zones. Moreover, your instructor will stay with you until you are ready to ride your own meters! Our safety boat is prepared to pick you up whenever you are in need!
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Perfect for kite beginners and riders
What makes kitesurfing in Sri Lanka that amazing? Experienced riders have the option to switch between the lagoon and the ocean. Basically, the lagoon is huge and offers flat waters to improve fast!
The ocean offers the option for down winders from Navy-point, dream spot or to baby lagoon. In addition a daytrip to Vella island during summer months is very popular. In the absolute outback you find paradise conditions to ride your kite!
Depending on wind directions and season we invite you to discover the best downwinders all year long!
- Kalpitiya Lagoon/Dream spot to Ilimppativu Island (1,5hrs/1hrs)
- Kappaladi lagoon to Kalpitiya Lagoon (1,5hrs)
- From Kalpitiya lagoon to Donkey Point (1hrs)
- Kalpitiya to Wilpattu National park (2hrs)
- Ilimppativu Island to Vella Island (45min)
- Discover secret downwinders around Puttalam and Kalpitiya Lagoons 🙂
Kite & Stay Packages
at Kite hotel in Sri Lanka
So come for kitesurfing in Sri Lanka
Tizzy Holytimes
3 days kite & stay- stay 3 nights at guesthouse
- full board at De Silva Restaurant
- 10 hrs kite course in 2:1 instruction system
- daily boat transfer at kitesurf lagoon
- price offer ONLY for 2 people bookable
Rent & Stay
5 days kite rental & stay- stay 5 nights at standard room
- full board at De Silva Restaurant
- Rent North Kitebaording equipment
- daily boat transfer at kitesurf lagoon
- price offer ONLY for 2 people bookable
Learn & Stay
3 days kite course & stay 7 nights- stay 7 nights at standard room
- full board at De Silva Restaurant
- 10 hrs kite course in 2:1 instruction system
- daily boat transfer at kitesurf lagoon
- price offer ONLY for 2 people bookable
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Learn kitesurfing in Sri Lanka
Training schedule for kite beginners
- Flying school – technics: All above learn about the Wind window, Material Science, How to setup your equipment, Safety rules
- Kite control: Certainly master the trainer kite and further the tube kite, start & land the kite, first water experiences: streering & relaunche, bodydrag upwind & downwind.
- Board school: Powerdive manouver, Board steering, consequently try to ride your first meters, go down wind, Safety training
- Learn how to ride: Firstly controlled Stop & Go and Edge the board, further go downwind and learn how to steer upwind to get back from where you´ve started!
- Train your riding skills: Technique of board edging & body posture, basic jibe, train streering upwind, zigzag tacking against the wind
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All kite surf equipment Included
To clarify all courses include professional equipments & accessories (harness, life-vest, helmet and shoes) and suite your level, wind conditions and your weight! Furthermore, our professional kite instructors know what you need to make you ride 🙂
VDWS - International kite surf license
Most importantly an international kite surf licence is a must have at most kite spots all over the world to rent equipment!
With the VDWS kite surf license you get an international accepted licence! It includes a theoretical test and practical level confirmation, VDWS Work & Stylebook for reading and learning, online registration in the worldwide VDWS data file.
What you should bring
Bring a long sleeve lycra, a board short or surf legging, sun blocker, sun glasses. Moreover you can buy those accessories in our surf shop in case you don’t have the option to get one in your home town!
In addition eat healthy foods and drink enough water to give your body the best requirements during your learning period!
Also we ask you to bring a beach towel and not to take the towels from the hotel over to the beach side!
Best times for a kite course
Whenever you are ready to start with kiteboarding it the right time to start kitesurfing!
To sum up the best wind seasons are from May-October & from December – February! There are enough wind days to learn kite surfing during your holidays with us. However, it´s always good to have enough time to train the new learned skills after your kite course!
Boat Transfers & Boat Rescue
To clarify the surf school is directly located at the lagoon. Advanced riders can start their kite in front of our lagoon entrance in accordance to the wind situation. However for all others and for those who prefer to start directly at the beach zone, we offer boat transfers at certain points in the morning and also after lunch! Just a 5 minutes boat ride and you are directly at our kite surf paradise!
In addition our safety boat is always at your disposal on the lagoon and will pick you up whenever you need it!
Frequently Asked
We offer individual trainings and group lessons – what do we advice?
Most importantly we only teach in a maximum group of 2 people per instructor as we know that the more students are with one instructor the less each student learns! 2 students can also learn a lot from each other while teaching! If you prefer 1:1, your instructor just takes care of you only!
To sum up our credo is to offer high end profession in kite surf education to make you ride!
Rent the new North Kites
Kite legends like Jesse Richman, Nick Jacobson or Jalou Langeree are among the team riders of the new North Kiteboarding brand. Recently Jesse Richman won the King of the Air with the Big Air Kite Orbit, where 24 riders from twelve nations went into battle in winds of over 30 knots, jumps of over 20 meters and performed the most extreme moves ever.
Certainly, De Silva offers you the option to rent out those high end kites during your holidays or buy a new one in our kite shop!
Have a look into the world of North Kiteboarding in Sri Lanka, visit our North pages and benefit from our offers!
Find the North Rental Price List on the bottom of this page!
DE SILVA KITESCHOOL COURSE OFFER – Kitesurfing in Sri Lanka
Well, for kite surf beginners we offer a variety of courses to get into this sport. Maybe you have already gathered some experiences before and just need some more units.
Of course within 12hrs of private coaching you will learn to ride fast! For experienced Kitesurfers we also offer special courses & private coachings to increase your individual level easily.
Book with De Silva Windresort your kite surf course in Sri Lanka because we are the best kite school in Kalpitiya! (certified by tourism board)
Kite Surf Courses & Kite Surf Rental pricelist
Kitesurf Beginner course TYPE A
Bloddy Beginners – WE’LL MAKE YOU RIDE!
Even tough you have never flown a kite before you want to make this exciting sport yours? Then you are a “Bloddy Beginner”
Prices for 1 Person – 1 : 1 instruction
1 Day
- 3 Hours
- Equipment included
- For complete beginners – give it a try!
2 Days
- 6 Hours
- Equipment included
- Test if it´s your sport!
3 Days
- 9 Hours
- Equipment included
- For very talented!
4 Days
our advice- 12 Hours
- Equipment included
- If you want to learn kiting!
Prices for Groups (max. 2 Person if possible) – 2 : 1 instruction
1 Day
- 3 Hours
- Max. 1 equipment
- For complete beginners
2 Days
- 6 Hours
- 1 Equipment included
3 Days
- 9 Hours
- 1 Equipment included
4 Days
our advice- 12 Hours
- 1 Equipment included
Bloddy beginner special offer
2 : 1 instruction ONLY- Special beginner course for FRIENDS
- 10 Hours
- 1 Equipment included
Kitesurf Beginner course Type B
Experienced Beginners – WE’LL MAKE YOU RIDE!
Of course you have already gathered some previous experience… maybe even a beginner course, but that was just a while ago? So than you already have “Experienced Level”!
Prices for 1 Person – 1 : 1 instruction
1 Day
- 3 Hours
- Equipment included
2 Days
- 6 Hours
- Equipment included
3 Days
- 9 Hours
- Equipment included
4 Days
our advice- 12 Hours
- Equipment included
Prices for Groups (max. 2 Person if possible) – 2 : 1 instruction
1 Day
- 3 Hours
- Max. 2 equipments
2 Days
- 6 Hours
- Max. 2 equipments
3 Days
- 9 Hours
- Max. 2 equipments
4 Days
our advice- 12 Hours
- Max. 2 equipments
Advanced Levels Type C
Already Rider – WE’LL MAKE YOU RIDE BETTER!
You are already a kite rider but want to improve your level rapidly – now is the time to do so. For instance with our private coaching we value that you have as much fun as you can on the water! Therefore, only the minutes that you effectively spend with your private trainer at the water count!
Prices for 1 Person – 1 : 1 instruction
1 Day
- 2 Hours
- Equipment included
2 Days
- 4 Hours
- Equipment included
3 Days
- 6 Hours
- Equipment included
4 Days
our advice- 8 Hours
- Equipment included
Privat Lessons
For kite individuals – WE’LL MAKE YOU RIDE BETTER!
Prices for 1 Person – 1 : 1 instruction
1 Hour
our equipment- Equipment included
1 Hour
your own gear- use your own gear
Kitesurfing Rental Pricelist
Here at our center in Sri Lanka we rent you the top equipment of North Kiteboarding. The brand has been synonymous with quality in many windsurfing areas for decades and has brought together the best in the industry to create a modern, high quality kitesurfing line in 2019. As a result the new North kites and boards are among the best on the market and it is our pleasure to offer them to you during your kitesurfing vacation in Sri Lanka.
Kites & Boards
| 1/2 Day |
€45 |
| 1 Day | €65 |
| 2 Days |
€125 |
| 3 Days |
€165 |
| 4 Days |
€220 |
|
5 Days |
€255 |
| 1 Week |
€345 |
| 10 Days | €410 |
| 2 Weeks |
€590 |
| 3 Weeks | €780 |
Accessories
Kite & Bar
| 1/2 Day |
€25 |
| 1 Day | €45 |
| 2 Days |
€85 |
| 3 Days |
€100 |
| 4 Days |
€135 |
| 5 Days | €155 |
| 1 Week |
€175 |
| 10 Days | €245 |
| 2 Weeks |
€305 |
| 3 Weeks | €495 |
Board
| 1/2 Day |
€17 |
| 1 Day | €22 |
| 2 Days |
€43 |
| 3 Days |
€55 |
| 4 Days |
€75 |
| 5 Days | €90 |
| 1 Week |
€110 |
| 10 Days | €140 |
| 2 Weeks |
€195 |
| 3 Weeks | €240 |
Wave Board
| 1/2 Day |
€20 |
| 1 Day | €25 |
| 2 Days |
€48 |
| 3 Days |
€70 |
| 4 Days |
€85 |
| 5 Days | €100 |
| 1 Week |
€130 |
| 10 Days | €200 |
| 2 Weeks |
€230 |
| 3 Weeks | €300 |
Harness
| 1/2 Day |
€7 |
| 1 Day | €12 |
| 2 Days |
€18 |
| 3 Days |
€25 |
| 4 Days |
€30 |
| 5 Days | €38 |
| 1 Week |
€55 |
| 10 Days | €65 |
| 2 Weeks |
€85 |
| 3 Weeks | €115 |
Boots
| 1/2 Day |
€3 |
| 1 Day | €5 |
| 2 Days |
€8 |
| 3 Days |
€10 |
| 4 Days |
€12 |
| 5 Days | €14 |
| 1 Week |
€18 |
| 10 Days | €20 |
| 2 Weeks |
€25 |
| 3 Weeks | €30 |
Lifejacket
| 1/2 Day | €4 |
| 1 Day | €5 |
| 2 Days |
€9 |
| 3 Days |
€10 |
| 4 Days |
€13 |
| 5 Days | €15 |
| 1 Week |
€20 |
| 10 Days | €23 |
| 2 Weeks |
€25 |
| 3 Weeks | €30 |
Helm
| 1/2 Day | €4 |
| 1 Day | €5 |
| 2 Days |
€9 |
| 3 Days |
€10 |
| 4 Days |
€13 |
| 5 Days | €15 |
| 1 Week |
€20 |
| 10 Days | €23 |
| 2 Weeks |
€25 |
| 3 Weeks | €30 |
Best practice on site:
Dear guest, we train with the new top equipment from North Kiteboarding according to the VDWS training criteria to give you the best standards. Firstly, our staff will offer you the best service and safety on site so that you can have the most fun with your fun sport! Secondly, if you need something on site, please contact our team at any time!
On the other hand we also offer you an insurance service at our surf center, so that you don’t have to pay the repair costs in case of breakage.
Of course we check the equipment for your safety and learning progress every day!