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VDWS certified Safaga, Egypt

7 Bft KiteHouse Soma Bay

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About 7 Bft KiteHouse Soma Bay

7 Bft KiteHouse Soma Bay is a kitesurfing and wing foiling school on Egypt's Red Sea coast, located on the Somabay peninsula around 45 km south of Hurghada. It is one of Egypt's largest kite schools and operates year-round, and it has twice hosted the African Kite Racing Championships. The center pairs VDWS-certified instruction with equipment rental and a wider range of watersport and beach amenities.

One of Egypt's largest kite schools, operating year-round
Has twice hosted the African Kite Racing Championships
Free downwind trips to Tobia Island for kiters

Good to know

Where

Safaga, Egypt

Season

Year-round

Taught in

German, English

Certified by

VDWS

Hours

Station 8:30am-6:30pm; water activities 8:30am-5:00pm

Beginner course

€340/2 days · 8h≈ €43/h

Certified instruction

VDWS

Water

Flat

Languages

GermanEnglish

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7 Bft KiteHouse Soma Bay teaches kitesurfing & wing foil in Safaga, Egypt, with VDWS-certified instruction, in German, English. Beginner course at €340/2 days · 8h, private at €65/1h, full gear rental at €129/day.

Certified instruction

VDWS

Location

Safaga, Egypt

Sport

Kitesurfing, Wing foil

Water type

Flat

Season

Year-round

Hours

Station 8:30am-6:30pm; water activities 8:30am-5:00pm

Languages

German, English

Gear

Core, Carved, goodboards

Website

kitehouse-somabay.com

The spot

Water

flat

Wind

Side-offshore winds of 4-8 Beaufort with thermic patterns strengthening through the day, more than 300 windy days a year, consistent from early morning

Wind direction

side offshore

Who teaches here

Stefan & Ashraf

General Manager & KiteHouse Manager

Abdalla

Store Supervisor

Teaches in Arabic, English

Afifi

Rescue Service

Teaches in Arabic, English

Ahmed

Rescue Service

Teaches in Arabic, English

Amir

Wing Foil Instructor

Teaches in Arabic, English

Amr

Beach Helper

Teaches in Arabic, English

Carter

Tailor

Teaches in Arabic

Elfi

Office Manager

Teaches in German, English

Hamada

Beach Helper

Teaches in Arabic, English

Hamdy

Beach Helper

Teaches in Arabic, English

Khaled

Beach Supervisor

Teaches in Arabic, English

Magdy

Repair Service / Kite Instructor

Teaches in Arabic, English

Mahmoud

Housekeeping Supervisor

Teaches in Arabic, English

Mohamed

Beach Helper

Teaches in Arabic, English

Omda

Store / Kite Instructor

Teaches in Arabic, English

Saad

Repair Master

Teaches in Arabic, English

Salim

Rescue Service Supervisor

Teaches in Arabic, English

Sayed

Kite Instructor / Speedboat Supervisor

Teaches in Arabic, English

Shaban

Kite Instructor

Teaches in Arabic, English

Wael

Beach Helper / Kite Instructor

Teaches in Arabic, English

Yasser

Assistant Manager / Kite Instructor

Teaches in Arabic, English, French

Yousef

Kite Instructor

Teaches in Arabic, English, Italian

Youssef

Housekeeping

Teaches in Arabic

Beyond the courses

Downwinders

What’s on site

Rescue boat Gear storage Repair service Insurance included Compressor Beach assistant Shop on site Chill-out area Gold service Wakeboarding wakesurfing

What this school offers

Courses grouped by sport.

Kitesurfing

8 courses

Beginner Group Course (Level 1+2)

8h · Group 2–4 · Beginner · Group

€340per person

As published: “€340 per person”

Children under 16 require private or semi-private instruction instead.

equipment theory
kite flying exercises
waterstart practice
bodydrag technique

Intermediate Group Course (Level 3+4)

8h · Group 2–4 · Intermediate · Group

€340per person

As published: “€340 per person”

Children under 16 require private or semi-private instruction instead.

board systems theory
waterstart practice
riding techniques
maneuvers

Advanced Group Course (Level 5+6)

8h · Group 2–4 · Advanced · Group

€340per person

As published: “€340 per person”

Children under 16 require private or semi-private instruction instead.

safe edging
jumping technique
landing safety

Kitesurfer in 4 Days (Level 1-4)

16h · Group 2–4 · Beginner · Intermediate · Group

€750per person

As published: “€750 per person”

beginner course
intermediate course
2 days full equipment rental

Refresher Course

4h · Group 2–4 · Group

€170per person

As published: “€170 per person”

guidance
tips and tricks for returning to the sport

Check-Up

1h · Group 1–1 · Private

€65per person

As published: “€65 per person”

Assessment used to qualify riders for equipment rental.

Private One-to-One Lesson

1h · Group 1–1 · Private

€98per person

As published: “€98 per person with equipment (€79 without equipment)”

Recommended for children and riders with special needs.

equipment

Semi-Private Lesson

1h · Group 2–2 · Semi-private

€79per person

As published: “€79 per person with equipment (€69 without equipment)”

equipment

Wing foil

6 courses

Wing Beginner Group (4 Person)

4h · Beginner · Group

€240per person

As published: “€240 per participant”

equipment (long board)

Wing Beginner Group (3 Person)

4h · Beginner · Group

€260per person

As published: “€260 per participant”

equipment (long board)

Wing Beginner Private

1h · Group 1–1 · Beginner · Private

€98per person

As published: “€98 per person”

equipment (long board)

Wing Intermediate/Advanced Private

1h · Group 1–1 · Intermediate · Advanced · Private

€109per person

As published: “€109 per person”

equipment (foil board)

Wing Beginner Semi-Private

1h · Group 2–2 · Beginner · Semi-private

€79per person

As published: “€79 per person”

equipment (long board)

Wing Intermediate/Advanced Semi-Private

1h · Group 2–2 · Intermediate · Advanced · Semi-private

€89per person

As published: “€89 per person”

equipment (foil board)

Gear rental

Per 1 day. From the school's published rental list.

Item	Sport	Price	Duration
Full Equipment (Kite + Board)	kitesurfing	€129	1 day
Full Equipment (Kite + Board)	kitesurfing	€429	1 week
Kite Only	kitesurfing	€80	1 day
Kite Only	kitesurfing	€273	1 week
Board Only	kitesurfing	€44	1 day
Board Only	kitesurfing	€126	1 week
Foil Board	wingfoil	€70	1 day
Foil Board	wingfoil	€202	1 week
Harness, Wetsuit, Helmet or Vest (per piece)	kitesurfing	€9	1 day
Harness, Wetsuit, Helmet or Vest (per piece)	kitesurfing	€36	1 week

FAQ

7 Bft KiteHouse Soma Bay — common questions

Does 7 Bft KiteHouse Soma Bay offer lessons for first-timers?

Yes — 7 Bft KiteHouse Soma Bay publishes a beginner course at €340/2 days · 8h.

Which languages can I learn in at 7 Bft KiteHouse Soma Bay?

You can learn in German, English at 7 Bft KiteHouse Soma Bay.

What certification does 7 Bft KiteHouse Soma Bay have?

7 Bft KiteHouse Soma Bay is VDWS-certified.

Is gear rental available at 7 Bft KiteHouse Soma Bay without a course?

Yes — gear rental at 7 Bft KiteHouse Soma Bay is available — full gear at €129/day.

Who teaches at 7 Bft KiteHouse Soma Bay?

Instruction at 7 Bft KiteHouse Soma Bay is run by Stefan & Ashraf, Abdalla, Afifi.

What safety equipment does 7 Bft KiteHouse Soma Bay use?

7 Bft KiteHouse Soma Bay uses a rescue boat on the water.

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7bft@somabay.com 📞 +201008448534 Instagram ↗Facebook ↗Open school website ↗ Safaga, Red Sea Governorate 1945601, Egypt

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