Discover the exciting world of Maui kiteboarding: We host Kite trips to Maui for all levels of Kiters and non-kiting family members. If you want to Kite everyday in great conditions, or mix Kiting with some sightseeing and cultural activities we have a plan to suit you. Each Kite Trip is customized to your needs and budget. We can arrange everything so you can relax and enjoy the experience. Maui is known as one of the most reliable and best kiteboarding locations on the planet, with warm side shore winds and accessible ocean and a range of conditions to suit every rider.
Kiting Activities Include: Available options include, Go free riding any time, we tell you where to go, and we have give you daily weather updates. Or join one of our; Advanced riding sessions, Supervised kiting for intermediates, Down winders, Get some Coaching, Get a Kite-Caddy, as well as Kiting lessons for every level. Try Something new, Ocean Riding, Directional Boards, Learn to Foilboard, or push your kiting to new levels with private coaching. We say a week in Maui is like a month on the mainland, your riding will improve and you will expand your kiting experience.
Non-Kiters may want to get a taste of Kiting: We have a full-service Kite School offering single “Try Kiting” lessons, and multi-day courses too. Maui is a great place to try kiting for the first time.
Maui is an adventure sports playground: In addition to some of the world’s best Kiteboarding and Windsurfing, Maui also offers, Volcano Tours, Downhill Mountain Biking, Surfing, Rain-forest Tours, Scuba Adventures. Underwater Scooter tour of shipwrecks, and full dry submarine tours. On Maui it is “Summer” year round, but the biggest surfing waves are in the winter and the best wind is in summer. Many people like to come Spring and fall for a combination of wind and waves too.
Local Lifestyle: Singles can travel solo, or get together with other kiters in private ort shared accommodation, whatever your preference. We have regular group activities to Maui’s best attractions and locations. You can have fun and socialize with international travelers and the locals too. Live in the moment and be spontaneous or let us plan your daily schedule, it is up to you. We can guarantee that you will always have the best options and choices available to you.
Family Experience: Traveling with family is no problem too, we understand that you always cannot Kite 24/7 but you can maximize your ride time, while catering to all the non-kiters in your crew. Families can enjoy Maui too, with Shared Ride time, alternate activities, and we even have qualified Child Care available on the beach. Young Kids can also participate in Surfing from age 5 and up, windsurfing, from age 6 and “Kid’s” Kiting from age 8 and up.
Maui Climate: Maui is situated 20 degrees north of the equator and square in the trade wind latitude. Maui has warm weather year round, and has kiteboarding all year long. The peak windy season is in summer, and the peak wave season is in winter. Surfing is also available all year as well as all ocean activities. There are really only two seasons in Hawaii: summer (kau) from May to October and winter (hooilo) from November to April. The average daytime summer temperature at sea level is 85° F (29.4° C), while the average daytime winter temperature is 78° (25.6° C).
Maui Culture: Maui Has a unique host culture, the Hawaiian culture is a Polynesian culture that was centered around the aquatic lifestyle as well as being in tune with the natural world, and practicing ecologically responsible agriculture. Sports have always been an integral part of Hawaiian society and surfing especially achieved a high art form and a spiritual-religious standing. Sailing, seafaring, surfing, canoe racing, are part of the community culture. In Hawaii you can experience some of the Hawaiian culture in various activities, tours, as well as specialty events.
Your Hosts: We have been hosting Kite Trips for over 20 years and can cater to almost every need. Budget accommodation up to private ocean front homes, or 5-star resorts are available for the asking. Or you may prefer to live like a local, and enjoy the Island. We are also the source of your Kiting windsurf, and Surfing lessons, gear rentals and on-water activities.
Dare to Dream: All great adventures start with an simple idea and a dream. Dare to dream yourself kiting on Maui, and your adventure has already begun.
Plan your Trip: The peak windy Season on Maui is May through September, with the most reliable wind and easiest conditions. And this is a great time to plan your kite trip. Send us your dates, group size, and activity preferences, and we can put together a great itinerary package for you.
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Learning to Handle the LEI Kite in the water. In this step we take you into the water for perhaps the most important lesson in kiteboarding: “Kitesailing” where you will learn how to manage a kite in the water and learn how to turn your Kite into your lifeboat/rescue boat, and use the wind power to get you back to the beach. This skill could one day save your life in an emergency. This step is absolutely essential step to becoming an independent kiteboarder. If you have already done some lessons, but not done this skill, you should learn it asap. We ensure that all students passing through our school learn this and know this critical skill. if you do not know this skill then you are not completely trained and not a self-sufficient kiteboarder. 
Learning to Fly the LEI Kite on land in order to have basic kite control, includes exercises in steering and power control with the kite in the air, as well as launching and landing procedures, wind angles, testing the safety systems, one handed flying, harness flying, catching and launching kites as an assistant, and self landing procedures. You will learn about the wind window and wind theory. The only way to truly learn is with hands-on experience, your instructor demonstrates and then closely supervises your practice so you do not have an accident. They also provide feedback, and interventions if necessary. They also ensure that your kite is not too big or overpowered for the conditions. Using a kite that is too big at this stage is dangerous. Even thought this is a training exercise, there are real risks involved, we are using a lot more power and we need to learn to control the power before proceeding to the next phase.
Next step of your evolution is we add the board into the equation. we show you how to hold and carry the board into the water while flying the kite one handed. There is a higher degree of kite control needed than flying with two hands. You are essentially multi tasking, so you need to be able to fly the kite instinctively, and without consonantly watching it.
Jibe Turns are also called transitions, and it is when you can turn around and change directions without crashing or stopping. there are many different types of transitions. The downwind transitions are called “Jibes”. Doing a successful Jibe can be learned relatively quickly (compered to windsurfing) with an experienced IKO Kiteboarding instructor. Jibe sessions can be taught on land and in the water. Usually a combination of theory and on water training is used. We often use radio helmets at this stage to give proper feedback. Jibes are usually taught in combination with other skills. 
Jumping is going to happen when you kite, it can be planned or unplanned. When you make an unplanned jump, the outcome will be decided by your skill set. When you learn how to jump correctly you will be able to manage the kite and board in the air, and ensure that you do not have too many hard crashes. Then with these skills you can decide when and where you can jump, and enjoy the fun and function of controlled jumping. Jumping also is a vita skill when riding in rough surf, or to avoid obstacles in the water. So it has a utility and function that is ultimately essential for a complete kiteboarder skill set.
The advanced 10-day (30hr) course is the ultimate kiteboarding training program. The pre-requisite riding level for entry to the Advanced course is planing both directions, staying upwind and basic jibing (IKO level 3). The riding skills course builds on the basic skills of the intermediate student reinforcing a solid foundation and introducing many next level techniques. Jumping, Jibing, waveriding and looping are covered. In this course your instructor rides with you and give constant on water support, feedback and coaching. We can cover any specialties including, down-winders, and crossings. Best® and Naish® SLE (bow) performance kites will be used along with; directional, twin-tip, or wakeboard style boards. This is the most advanced kiteboarding course available on Maui. This course is a suitable preparation course for kitesurfers preparing for the IKO* instructor training courses (ITC’s). Kiteboarding Manual, and DVD Available.
This 10-lesson course includes 30 hours of kiteboarding instruction spread over ten days. This is a discounted package. This comprehensive course gives the student a solid foundation in the sport of kiteboarding. This course is the fast track into kiteboarding covering all the basic skills covered in the “Classic” course including equipment handling, kite-control skills, launching and landing techniques, safety systems and Ride-safe protocols. Students then progress to planing, riding and jibing, upwind riding skills. The increased ride-time enables the student to hone their skills with constant feedback from the instructors, creating the most rapid progression possible. We can ride with you or caddy your equipment. In this course we can do a range of techniques, and utilize alternate launch sites and beach locations. This course is great for someone who wants to take the sport of kiteboarding home with them, to a location without kiteboarding schools, or other assistance. We also recommend this course for Maui residents who are committed to enter the sport safely and competently. The hours in this course can be spread out to suit the work or vacation schedule.
This 5-lesson course includes 15 hours of kiteboarding instruction spread over five days. This is a discounted package. The classic course gives the student a great head start in the sport of kiteboarding. In the industry this is considered to be the basic level of training for those purchasing kiteboarding equipment. This course covers, Equipment selection, rigging and tuning for the various conditions, Safe launching procedures Assisted launching and self-launching, waterstarts and water recoveries. Navigate around moving & fixed objects. Students will have a solid understanding of kiteboarding safety protocols and self-rescue procedures. A complete range of boards and kites are provided to accelerate the learning process. This course is recommended for people with no previous watersports training who want to learn the sport of kiteboarding and have a thorough understanding of all the skills, and develop board riding skills. Students with previous watersports experience and board riding skills will achieve an even higher skill level according to their previous experience.
This 3-lesson course includes 9 hours of private kiteboarding instruction spread over three days. This is a discounted package. This course is the fast track into the Sport for people with a limited amount of time of challenging schedule. This course is designed for people with some prior watersports experience. The days need not be consecutive. The lesson covers all the techniques in the Kite Intro Class, Covering the core skills. Wind direction and site selection, Essential kite flying skills are taught on land and in the water, including harness technique and board handling skills. This lesson covers all the basic safety protocols, safety systems and self rescue procedures, launching, landing and waterstart technique. With our progression method, you can advance at your own pace. We supply all the equipment necessary, and will change gear when needed to keep you challenged as you progress. This course is a suggested minimum for confident water persons who want to become independent and intend to buy their own gear.
Our professional Certified kiteboarding Instructors can help you unleash your full Kiteboarding potential with customized personal training. The program is tailored to your individual needs and desires. All levels of kiteboarding are available. If you have never ridden on Maui before we strongly recommend taking an Orientation class, Our instructors can ride with you, giving you on-water instruction, advice and assistance. We teach a variety of styles and techniques in Private Lessons:
