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Buena Vista Kiteboarding is a kiteboarding, winging and foilboarding school based in Los Barriles on Mexico's Sea of Cortez. Founded by Los Barriles native Mac Skaggs, who has 15 years of kiteboarding instruction experience, the school offers exclusively private, one-on-one lessons customized to each student's level and goals.
- All lessons are private, one-on-one instruction
- Instructors use two-way radios for constant communication during lessons
- Head instructor has 15 years of kiteboarding instruction experience
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Buena Vista Kiteboarding teaches kitesurfing & foiling in Los Barriles, Mexico, with IKO-certified instruction, in English, Spanish, in groups of up to 1 per instructor. Beginner courses from $960 (~€883), private from $120 (~€110)/h, gear rental from $100 (~€92)/day.
Who teaches here
What’s on site
What this school offers
Courses grouped by sport.
Kitesurfing
5 courses- equipment
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Foiling
1 course- equipment
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Gear rental
Per full day. From the school's published rental list.
Buena Vista Kiteboarding — common questions
What happens if there's no wind during my lesson?
Only the lessons actually taken are charged, and the school will try to reschedule the lesson or offer a no-wind activity instead.
Is there a minimum age or size for kids to start?
Kids can typically start around 80 lbs for safety reasons, using the beginner introductory course.
What equipment is provided for lessons?
Kites, boards and bars/lines are Duotone, while harnesses and wetsuits are Ion; students should bring their own sunglasses, sun hat, water, sunscreen, swimwear and towel.
How is payment handled?
Payment is due at the end of the lesson or rental package and can be made in Mexican pesos, US cash, local cards, or foreign Visa/Mastercard with a small fee.
Is Buena Vista Kiteboarding suitable for beginners?
Yes — Buena Vista Kiteboarding lists a beginner course from $960 (~€883).
What languages does Buena Vista Kiteboarding teach in?
Buena Vista Kiteboarding teaches in English, Spanish.
Is Buena Vista Kiteboarding certified?
Yes — Buena Vista Kiteboarding is IKO-certified.
Can I rent gear at Buena Vista Kiteboarding without taking a course?
Yes — Buena Vista Kiteboarding offers gear rental from $100 (~€92)/day.
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