Private Tour
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
We from Awa Salu Kiteboarding Curacao, offer you premium, high quality kite lessons. We are looking out for you with a high focus on technique and safety.
We are located at the A-spot for kiteboarding on the mainland of Curaçao at the St. Joris bay. Before and after your lessons you can get the tips and watch the tricks of the local kiteboarder in their habitat.
The water is both shallow and deep, for practicing all aspects of kiteboarding. For the more advanced courses we practice walking the kite and launching and landing the kite on land.
Wondering if kiteboarding is for you? Learning to kiteboard is like learning to drive a car. A kid could learn it. After a couple of lessons, you will get the hang of it and go as slow or fast, high or low as you want to go.
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers that can't swim
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Intercom radio
Sunscreen
This year’s kite gear
Rash guards
Water shoes
Bring: Swimwear, Water and Sunscreen
Leave at 'home': Valuables
During this 2 hour introduction course you will learn how to handle the machine of this sport: the kite. After setting up of the kite and the wind and safety briefing, you and your instructor will go into the water where you will learn to steer the kite and how to propel yourself on nothing more then wind power. Before and after your lessons you can get the tips and watch the tricks of the local kiteboarder in their habitat.
35 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
12xanah,
Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I had my first kite lesson here with Kim and we had a lot of fun right away. She is a great teacher who takes time to explain everything to you again or differently if necessary! I also took a few more hours with her because it was just super fun. She's happy with every little progress she makes. I can really recommend it to everyone to take a lesson here. The equipment was great and she provided me with pants and a long sleeve shirt as a sunblocker because I didn't have one.
sheldonw787,
Feb 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I can’t say enough about how friendly , supportive and patient Kim was with my wife on her day 1 kiteboarding demo . My wife was nervous and apprehensive about strapping on a kite , but Kim was so fun , chill and relaxed , and that definitely rubbed off on this first timer !! We are running out of days on this trip but will definitely be back to do the full course . If you are coming to Curaçao and want to learn to Kite , look no further than Kim at Awa Salu . She’s awesome !!!

malliaj2025,
Jan 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The teacher of the school is super pedagogue, has a lot of patience and is super cool. I definitely recommend this school.
Werner B,
Aug 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
That's great. Kim kept going until I came back and forth. How sweet, cozy and a go-getter! Are you planning to learn kitesurfing, Sint Joris bay on Curaçao is a lovely place, long shallow, constant wind, and under Kim's guidance it should be good. She's strict, but smiling, and she won't give up. Moreover, she gives tips that I did not hear before at other schools! Kim, thank you! I'll be back.

jb2313,
Apr 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great introduction to kitesurfing! Kimberley is a very enthusiastic teacher who can tailor a program, even if there are two of you. She gets you from "nothing to "something" in a few hours. Kim gives very good explanations with a lot of humor, so you remember the instructions well. During this introduction (of course including complete equipment) you will learn how to prepare the kite, learns about safety, kite control, power strokes, body dragging, etc. The area around St Joris Bay is very safe and the warm water and weather also contribute to a pleasant setting. After this introduction you will immediately know whether you want to continue with kitesurfing. For us that is a resounding "yes"; we would like to come back to Curacao again to take further lessons with Kim and Awa Salu. It was a wonderful experience to feel the power of the wind and gain control over it Be careful: the introductory lesson could easily lead to a new hobby!
suzanvl9,
Apr 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Enjoyed the kite lessons! Both the group lessons and the private lessons were with enthusiasm, positivity and gave me a very safe feeling. If you go kiting on Curaçao, you really have to go to Kim. Thank you for the nice days, and who knows, we'll see you back on the island soon 🇨🇼
emiliev263,
Mar 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our first kitesurfing lesson from Kim was great fun. First she took us through some theory and then we went into the water with the kite. Kim is very social, very helpful and I felt very comfortable with her. Highly recommended to take kitesurfing lessons here!
Domonique S,
Mar 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
I had a lovely time with Kimberly today for my first kite boarding lesson. She was very patient with me and very reassuring. She is incredibly knowledgable and has a passion for what she does. I definitely learned a lot. When I come back to Curacao, I will be taking another lesson from her for sure.
Cruiser07887008780,
Jan 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Took my first kitesurfing lesson on Curaçao. What a fun lesson this was with Kim. I felt very comfortable and I wasn't afraid of failure. All in all a very positive experience, getting to know the kite for the first time 🥰
willembZ7437LA,
Nov 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
First time ever on a kite Kim is a very good instructor and is very progessional i had a great time and learned a lot and had a lot of laughs
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