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IKO certified Esposende, Portugal

GKS - Go Kite School

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About GKS - Go Kite School

GKS (Go Kite School) is a kitesurfing club based in Esposende, in northern Portugal, teaching kitesurfing to people of all ages on the calm, shallow waters of the Cávado river lagoon. The school is registered with Turismo de Portugal and is an IKO-affiliated center. Alongside kitesurfing, it also offers stand-up paddle lessons and rentals.

  • Registered with Turismo de Portugal (RNAAT no. 42/2013)
  • IKO-affiliated center (affiliate no. 42910)
Good to know
Where
Esposende, Portugal
Certified by
IKO
Beginner course
€400
Certified instruction
IKO
Water
Lagoon
Standing depth
Languages
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GKS - Go Kite School teaches kitesurfing & sup in Esposende, Portugal, with IKO-certified instruction, in water shallow enough to stand in. Beginner courses from €400, private from €120/h, gear rental from €80/day.

Certified instruction
IKO
Location
Esposende, Portugal
Sport
Kitesurfing, SUP
Water type
Lagoon
Website
The spot
Water
lagoon
Wind
Thermal wind ('nortada') typical of northern Portugal, often stronger than forecast
Depth
Standing depth

What’s on site

Rescue boat Showers Parking Gear storage Insurance included Day pass Week pass Non wind activities

What this school offers

Courses grouped by sport.

Kitesurfing

2 courses
90-Minute Private Lesson
1.5h
€120
  • equipment
  • boat transport
  • support boat
  • hot shower
6-Hour Beginner Course (4 Private Sessions)
6h
€400
On average, 6 hours of private lessons are needed to kitesurf independently and safely.
  • equipment
  • insurance
  • boat transport
  • support boat
  • hot shower
  • parking

SUP

1 course
SUP Lesson
1h
€20
  • equipment

Gear rental

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

ItemSportPriceDuration
SUP Rentalsup€151 hour
SUP Rentalsup€202 hours
Complete Kitesurf Equipment Rentalkitesurfing€802 hours
Complete Kitesurf Equipment Rentalkitesurfing€1201 day
FAQ

GKS - Go Kite School — common questions

Is GKS - Go Kite School suitable for beginners?

Yes — GKS - Go Kite School lists a beginner course from €400.

Is GKS - Go Kite School certified?

Yes — GKS - Go Kite School is IKO-certified.

Can I rent gear at GKS - Go Kite School without taking a course?

Yes — GKS - Go Kite School offers gear rental from €80/day.

Can you stand up in the water at GKS - Go Kite School?

Yes — GKS - Go Kite School teaches in an area shallow enough to stand in, which is what makes the first lessons far less intimidating.

Is GKS - Go Kite School set up for safe lessons?

GKS - Go Kite School teaches with a rescue boat on the water.

How does GKS - Go Kite School's pricing compare to other schools in Esposende?

GKS - Go Kite School's beginner course is at the Esposende average of €400.

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