Kiteboard lessons at Gorge Performance

Good news! You don’t need to drive to Hood River for kiteboarding lessons. There’s no better place to learn the basics than at Reeder Beach on Sauvie Island, a mere 30 miles north of Portland. Consistent late afternoon side-shore winds and a long sandy beach make for ideal conditions for a beginner kiteboarder.

Through our three-phase lesson program, you’ll learn the essential skills to fast-track your kiteboarding learning curve. What are you waiting for? Sign up today!

If you are beyond the beginner phase and are looking to advance your skills, we also offer intermediate lessons at Stevenson, WA. Other locations can be arranged as well. Let us know what you have in mind!

Rates

Rates are per person. Additional hours may be added at $99/hr. Group lessons are available for Phase I only, up to three students per one instructor.

Phase I: Trainer kite land lesson (1.5 hrs): $99 for private lesson, $89 each for 2 students, $79 each for 3 students.

Learn how to launch and fly a small volume (usually 3m) trainer kite, which is a fun activity in it’s own right. You will learn how to use the control bar to fly the kite while utilizing the functional “wind window” and the “power stroke.”

Phase II: Body dragging and water
relaunch (2 hrs): $199 (private lesson only)

Learn to rig, launch and land a full-sized kite. You’ll also learn to catch and properly land the kites of others, a common occurrence at a kite beach. Next you’ll take to the water to explore the power of the wind, but without a board just yet. Body-dragging is how we learn to safely maneuver, control, and relaunch a full-sized kite.

Phase III: Board starts, jibing, tacking upwind and greater board control (3 hrs): $299 (private lesson only)

Mastering these skills will give you the confidence to venture out on your own and safely practice your new skills. It’s all UP from here!

Instructors

Lessons are taught by PASA certified instructors.

Equipment

All equipment will be provided for both land and water lessons, which includes a kite, harness and kiteboard.

Refunds

A full refund will be made if requested at least one week prior to the start of lesson. If requested inside of one week, 80% will be refuneded. No refunds will be issued for cancellations within 4 hours of the scheduled lesson start time.

Scheduling

Call Justin at Gorge Performance at 503-246-6646. The guys are happy to field any questions you may have, or send us an email.