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Holbox Kiteboarding School

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About Holbox Kiteboarding School

Established in 2009, Holbox Kiteboarding School is a multinational team of instructors teaching kiteboarding, kitefoiling, wingfoiling and wakefoiling on Holbox Island, Mexico. The school is affiliated with the hotel Casa Las Tortugas and equips lessons with modern gear.

  • Combined team experience of over 30 years teaching kiteboarding
  • Operating on Holbox Island since 2009
Good to know
Where
Holbox, Mexico
Season
Best wind from November through the end of May; lighter and less predictable wind in summer.
Taught in
English, Spanish, German, French
Certified by
IKO
Teaching since
2009
Beginner course
$70 (~€64)
Certified instruction
IKO
Water
Flat
Standing depth
Languages
EnglishSpanishGermanFrench
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Holbox Kiteboarding School teaches kitesurfing & foiling & wing foil in Holbox, Mexico, with IKO-certified instruction, in English, Spanish, German, in water shallow enough to stand in. Beginner courses from $70 (~€64), private from $90 (~€83)/h, gear rental from $90 (~€83)/day.

Certified instruction
IKO
Location
Holbox, Mexico
Sport
Kitesurfing, Foiling, Wing foil
Water type
Flat
Season
Best wind from November through the end of May; lighter and less predictable wind in summer.
Hours
Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Languages
English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese
Website
The spot
Water
flat
Wind
12-25 knots from the north-west and east-north-east at Kite Beach; 12-25 knots from the east-north-east and east-south-east at Punta Mosquito.
Depth
Standing depth
Wind direction
north west, east north east, east south east
Best months
November, December, January, February, March, April, May

Who teaches here

Teaching since 2009.

Jonny
IKO Level 3 Coach
IKO
Cathy
IKO Level 3 Coach
IKO
Jirka
IKO Level 2 Instructor
IKO
Anna
IKO Level 3 Instructor
IKO
Arturo
Captain
Pochi
IKO Level 1 Instructor
IKO

What’s on site

Rescue boat Partner accommodation

What this school offers

Courses grouped by sport.

Kitesurfing

4 courses
Private Kiteboarding Lesson
1h
$90 (~€83)
Includes all equipment and safety boat with transport when needed. High season rate is $110/hour.
  • equipment
Semi-Private Kiteboarding Lesson
1h · Group 2–2
$70 (~€64)
Two-to-one lesson. High season rate is $90/hour per person.
  • equipment
Private 9-Hour Kiteboarding Course
9h
$765 (~€704)
Covers safety, kite control, water relaunch, board recovery and water starts at 3 hours per day. Payment is required upfront and hourly rates apply if the course is not completed. High season rate is $945.
  • equipment
Semi-Private 9-Hour Kiteboarding Course
9h · Group 2–2
$585 (~€538)
Two-to-one course. High season rate is $765 per person.
  • equipment

Foiling

2 courses
Private Kitefoil Lesson
2h
$100 (~€92)
Progression from basic foiling to advanced techniques such as carving, 360s and tacks. High season rate is $120/hour.
  • equipment
Private Wakefoil Lesson
1h
$100 (~€92)
Boat-towed instruction for beginners and advanced riders. High season rate is $120/hour.
  • equipment
  • boat

Wing foil

2 courses
Private Wingfoil Lesson
2h
$100 (~€92)
Minimum 2 hours. No prior foil experience required. High season rate is $120/hour.
  • equipment
Semi-Private Wingfoil Lesson
2h · Group 2–2
$85 (~€78)
Two-to-one lesson. High season rate is $100/hour per person.
  • equipment

Gear rental

Per 3-hour session. From the school's published rental list.

ItemSportPriceDuration
Full Gear with Twin-Tip Boardkitesurfing$90 (~€83)3-hour session
Full Gear with Foilboardfoilboarding$120 (~€110)3-hour session
Kite Onlykitesurfing$60 (~€55)3-hour session
Twin-Tip Boardkitesurfing$30 (~€28)3-hour session
Harnesskitesurfing$10 (~€9)3-hour session
Surfboardsurfing$40 (~€37)3-hour session
Foilboardfoilboarding$80 (~€74)3-hour session
Supervisionkitesurfing$40 (~€37)per hour
FAQ

Holbox Kiteboarding School — common questions

Does Holbox Kiteboarding School offer lessons for first-timers?

Yes — a beginner course at Holbox Kiteboarding School starts from $70 (~€64).

Which languages can I learn in at Holbox Kiteboarding School?

You can learn in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese at Holbox Kiteboarding School.

What certification does Holbox Kiteboarding School have?

Holbox Kiteboarding School is IKO-certified.

Is gear rental available at Holbox Kiteboarding School without a course?

Yes — gear rental at Holbox Kiteboarding School is available from $90 (~€83)/day.

Do I need to swim well to learn at Holbox Kiteboarding School?

The teaching area at Holbox Kiteboarding School is shallow enough to stand in, so you are not out of your depth while learning.

Who are the instructors at Holbox Kiteboarding School?

Jonny, Cathy, Jirka teach at Holbox Kiteboarding School.

Is Holbox Kiteboarding School set up for safe lessons?

Holbox Kiteboarding School teaches with a rescue boat on the water.

How do Holbox Kiteboarding School's prices compare in Holbox?

Holbox Kiteboarding School's beginner course price is at the Holbox average of $70 (~€64).

Holbox — spot photo
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