Learn kitesurfing in Boracay: Kite control & body dragging

Master kite control and ride Boracay’s waves with hands-on bodydragging fun

Learn kitesurfing in Boracay with a 2-hour class covering wind direction, kite piloting, water relaunch and body dragging exercises. The instructor teaches in English or Filipino and provides the kite, bar, booties and harness. The session runs 1.5 hours for one person or 2 hours for two. Suitable for all fitness levels, though not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or cardiovascular concerns.

The experience

Kitesurfing moves fast once you understand the kite. The class starts with the fundamentals: how wind direction affects your kite, how to pilot it with precision, and how to read the power you're holding. You'll practice water relaunch (getting the kite back up after it lands), and body dragging, the exercise that teaches you to move across the water before you ever step on a board. All of it happens in the shallows where the instructor can see you and adjust your grip or stance in real time.

You get the kite, bar, booties and harness for the full session. The class runs 1.5 hours if you're the only person booking, or 2 hours if there are two of you. An English or Filipino-speaking guide leads the whole thing, so language isn't a barrier to understanding what to do next. Public transportation options are nearby if you need to get to the beach.

What’s included

• Kite, bar, booties and harness.
• instruction from an English or Filipino-speaking guide.
• water relaunch and body dragging practice in the shallows.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (8 to 77 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 2

Live guideEnglish and Filipino

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Isla Kitesurfing

Is this one for you?Book this class if you want to test kitesurfing before committing to a full course. The 1.5- or 2-hour format gives you enough time to learn kite control and body dragging without the weeks of progression, and you'll know right away whether the sport grabs you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Filipino.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I learn in a kitesurfing class?

You learn wind direction and how to pilot the kite with basic exercises like water relaunch and body dragging. These fundamentals teach you to control the kite's power and move it where you want before you ever try to ride.

How long does the kitesurfing lesson actually take?

The class runs 1.5 hours if you're booking alone, or 2 hours if there are two of you. The longer session gives you more time to practice each movement and build confidence.

What gear do I need to bring myself?

Bring a swimming short, lycra or t-shirt, sunscreen and sunglasses with a strap. The instructor provides the kite, bar, booties and harness.

Is kitesurfing hard to learn if I've never done it before?

Kitesurfing is easy to learn at the start. The basics (kite control and body dragging) are designed to be picked up in a single session, and the class is suitable for all fitness levels.