GKS - Go Kite School
GKS - Go Kite School teaches kitesurfing, sup in Esposende, Portugal.
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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)
- SUP sessions take place on the protected Cávado River estuary
What’s on site
Rescue boat
Showers
Parking
Gear storage
Insurance includedDay passWeek passNon wind activitiesRental requirementsMore excursionsCourses & prices
6-Hour Beginner Course (4 Private Sessions)
6h · BeginnerIncluded: equipment · insurance · boat transport · support boat · hot shower · parkingOn average, 6 hours of private lessons are needed to kitesurf independently and safely.As published: “6-Hour Beginner Course (4 Private Sessions) - €400”90-Minute Private Lesson
1.5h · PrivateIncluded: equipment · boat transport · support boat · hot showerAs published: “90-Minute Private Lesson - €120”SUP Lesson
1h · BeginnerIncluded: equipmentAs published: “SUP Lesson - €20 per person (1 hour)”SUP Rental
SUP · 1 hourSUP Rental
SUP · 2 hoursComplete Kitesurf Equipment Rental
Kitesurfing · 2 hoursComplete Kitesurf Equipment Rental
Kitesurfing · 1 dayGKS - Go Kite School — common questions
Is kitesurfing in Esposende suitable for beginners?
Yes, GKS's goal is to make kitesurfing accessible to people of all ages, with a dedicated beginner course and private lessons for those just starting out.
What are the wind conditions like in Esposende?
Esposende is known for a thermal wind locally called the Nortada, which often blows stronger than forecast.
Can I rent equipment without taking a course?
Yes, but renters must be able to launch and land safely, ride upwind in both directions, and know safety systems and navigation rules.
Is there anything to do on non-wind days?
GKS runs a GO Program of non-wind activities including tandem paragliding at the Ofir dunes, a cable park in Viana do Minho, wakeboarding, trekking in Gerês National Park, climbing in Belinho, SUP on the Neiva River, and guided visits to Porto or Braga.
Where do SUP sessions take place?
SUP sessions take place on the Cávado River estuary, a protected natural reserve, with a life jacket mandatory.
Is GKS - Go Kite School suitable for beginners?
Yes — GKS - Go Kite School lists a beginner course at €400/6h.
Can I rent gear at GKS - Go Kite School without taking a course?
Yes — GKS - Go Kite School offers gear rental — full gear at €120/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.
Contact GKS - Go Kite School
Centro de Atividades Náuticas, 204, 4740-204 Esposende, Portugal · Open in Google Maps