Book Your Kitesurfing Progression Session

You should be able to water start and ride in both directions consistently. If you’re still learning the basics (kite control, body drag, first water starts), our beginner kitesurfing lessons in Portugal are a better fit. Progression coaching is for riders who have the fundamentals but want to break through plateaus or learn new skills.

You wear a waterproof BBTalkin headset while riding. Your coach provides real-time corrections — adjusting your kite position, body posture, timing, or technique while you’re actually performing the maneuver. This is far more effective than corrections after you return to shore. Most riders say radio coaching feels like having a coach inside their head, helping them make micro-adjustments in the moment.

Beginner lessons follow a structured curriculum to take you from zero to riding. Progression coaching is highly customized — we identify YOUR specific issues and create a targeted plan. The format is different too: progression includes radio coaching (real-time corrections while riding) and video analysis, which aren’t as useful for beginners who are still learning basic control.

This is exactly what we specialize in. Plateaus usually happen because you’re repeating the same mistake without realizing it, or you’re missing a foundational skill that’s blocking your progress. Outside observation (especially with video) often reveals the issue immediately. Many students break through years-long plateaus in just 2-3 sessions once they understand what they’re actually doing wrong.

If possible, yes. Learning on your own gear helps you understand how to tune it for different conditions and goals. You’ll also be practicing the same skills on the same equipment you’ll use at home. However, we can provide equipment if you’re traveling light or want to try different setups. Just let us know in the booking form.

It depends on your goals. For breaking through a specific plateau (like nailing transitions or getting your first jumps), 1-2 sessions are often enough. For more complex skill development or multiple goals, you might want 5+ sessions. We can discuss this during your assessment. Many riders do one intensive block, then return periodically for tune-ups.

Yes, it’s included in every progression session. Video shows you exactly what you’re doing versus what you think you’re doing. Many riders are surprised to see their actual body position or kite movement — there’s often a gap between perception and reality. We record key moments during your session and review them together, giving you visual reference points to work on.

Fill out the form anyway! Be honest about your current level and what you can do. We’ll review your submission and let you know if progression coaching is right for you, or if we’d recommend starting with beginner lessons instead. There’s no pressure — we want to put you in the right program for your actual level.