Independent rider? Learn to fly the hydrofoil in two-hour private sessions with dedicated foil gear.
How it worksA private session on dedicated foil gear. Riding the magic carpet.
Riding the magic carpet — 2 hrs per session, one student, one instructor, dedicated foil equipment. Tired of choppy water and getting wet? The hydrofoil course will not keep you dry, but it will help you master the art of flight. It is your gateway to gliding silently above the water, in light wind, with a smooth sensation that no other board gives.
Hydrofoiling has its own challenges, which is why you learn it with a certified professional. The course starts with a solid foundation in theory — how the hydrofoil board works, the dynamics of flight, how to control your movements for stability — and how to handle the equipment in and out of the water. Practical training then focuses on body-drag techniques adapted to the foil, launching and managing the board, then riding: balance, speed control and smooth transitions while airborne. For those seeking more, advanced skills follow.
You need to be an independent rider — riding upwind on both sides — before starting. Book a single session or a package of three or five.
Kite, bar, foil board and hydrofoil, harness, helmet, impact vest and shoes, plus insurance.
Lessons run on our main spot at Thong Sala: a flat lagoon of white sand protected by a coral reef, clear water at around 30 °C all year, 0.5 to 1.5 m deep depending on the tide — you can stand up everywhere, which makes learning fast and safe. We are the only school in this area, so there is plenty of free space. Wind is 10 to 15 knots, sometimes 20–25 and more: south-east and side-on from mid-December to April, south-west from May to October (with boat sessions in deeper water when the tide is low). From November to mid-January the school moves to the north spot at Chaloklum, Wattana Resort, with on-shore to side-on north-east wind.
At a glance
฿5,000 / lesson
3 lessons · 2 or 3 days ฿14,000 · 5 lessons · 5 days ฿22,000
No wind? Lessons booked online are refunded, or stay valid for 18 months.
Radio coaching · every lesson
Stay connected with your instructor while you ride.
During every on-water lesson, our students use a radio communication system, allowing the instructor to provide instant feedback, guidance and safety instructions in real time — even when you’re riding away from the beach.
No need to stop and come back to shore for corrections. You hear your instructor directly while you ride, helping you learn faster, correct mistakes immediately and progress with more confidence.
IKO · Certification standards
Every lesson follows the official IKO progression. These are the skills your instructor signs off, letter by letter, on your IKO card — a record recognised by schools and rental centres in more than 40 countries. Group and private lessons take you from Level 1 to Level 3; improver, hydrofoil and strapless sessions build on Levels 3 and 4.
Level 1
First contact with the kite: setup, safety systems and flying on land.
Level 2
Into the water: body-drags, self-rescue and your first waterstarts.
Level 3
Riding on your own: upwind, transitions, toeside and self-launch.
Level 4
Jumps, grabs, rescues and the theory of an experienced rider — the level required for the IKO instructor courses.
Source: International Kiteboarding Organization, ikointl.com. Hours flown with us are logged on your IKO card.
Three hours per lesson in a group of two, with one instructor. Any level, from your first kite control to riding on your own.
Two hours one-to-one: the instructor and the equipment are yours for the whole lesson. Any level, fastest progression.
Already riding? Two-hour private sessions to ride upwind, nail transitions, jump, ride strapless or refresh after a break.
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