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Kitepower El Gouna

IKO & VDWS certified·El Gouna, Egypt

Kitepower El Gouna teaches kitesurfing, wing foil, foiling in El Gouna, Egypt, with IKO & VDWS-certified instruction, in Czech, Slovak, English, German, in groups of up to 2 per instructor.

Certified instructionIKO · VDWS
LocationEl Gouna, Egypt
SportKitesurfing, Wing foil, Foiling
Water typeLagoon
LanguagesCzech, Slovak, English, German, Polish, Russian, Italian, Arabic
Group sizeMax 2 per instructor
Minimum ageFrom 5
Websitekitepowerelgouna.com

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About Kitepower El Gouna

Kitepower El Gouna is the oldest kitesurfing school in El Gouna, founded in 2004 and run today by co-owners Lukas and Andrea Vogeltanz since 2023 from a private, gated lagoon on the Red Sea coast. The school serves more than 5,500 riders a year with a fleet of over 250 Flysurfer kites, and is an IKO Pro Center and VDWS-accredited school offering kitesurfing, wingfoiling, boat foiling and pumpfoiling instruction. Professional riders including 2025 GKA Freestyle World Champion…

  • Oldest kitesurfing school in El Gouna, founded in 2004
  • 4.8-star rating from over 549 Google reviews
  • Serves more than 5,500 riders annually
  • Official Flysurfer Test Point since 2009
  • Trains 2025 GKA Freestyle World Champion Finn Fluegel
  • Every lesson uses two-way BB Talkin Bluetooth helmets for real-time coaching.
Good to know
Where
El Gouna, Egypt
Season
Wind blows year-round, peaking around 85% rideable in August with strong months in June, September and October; winter conditions are lighter, at around 60% rideable, and require a full wetsuit.
Taught in
Czech, Slovak, English, German
Certified by
IKO · VDWS
Teaching since
2004
The spot
Level
Beginner-friendly, with separate teaching zones for beginners, independent riders, and wing/foil riders.
Water
lagoon
Wind
Typical wind of 15-25 knots from N-NW with gusts up to 28 knots; the school records over 300 rideable days per year, around 77% of days overall.
Depth
Standing depth
Wind direction
cross onshore, north west
Waves
Protected lagoon with no ocean swell or waves.
Watch out for
reefs · stones · shells

Who teaches here

Teaching since 2004.

Lukáš Vogeltanz
Co-Owner & Head Coach
IKO L3IKO Coach
Teaches in English, Czech, Slovak, German
Andrea Vogeltanz
Co-Owner, SALT Restaurant & Beach Club
Jan Kerzel
Kite Instructor
IKO L2+
Teaches in English, Czech, Slovak
Mahmoud Frag
Kite Instructor
IKO L2+
Teaches in German, English, Arabic
Kimo
Kite Instructor
IKO L2+
Teaches in English, Arabic
Ahmed Tallat
Kite Instructor
IKO L2+
Teaches in English, Arabic
Marwan
Kite Instructor
IKO L2+
Teaches in English, Russian, Arabic
Timo
Kite Instructor
IKO L2+
Teaches in English, Italian, Arabic
Mohamed Ali
Kite Instructor
IKO L2+
Teaches in English, Arabic
Abdallah
Kite Instructor
IKO L2+
Teaches in German, English, Arabic
Andrey
Kite Instructor
IKO L2+
Teaches in Czech, Slovak, English, Russian
Hassan
Kite Instructor
IKO L2+
Teaches in English, German, Arabic
Pavol
Kite Instructor
IKO L2+
Teaches in Czech, Slovak, English, German
Kasia
Kite Instructor
IKO L2+
Teaches in Polish, English
Darek
Kite Instructor
IKO L2+
Teaches in Polish
Martin Přibyl
High-Season Freelance Kite Instructor
Orkan
High-Season Freelance Kite Instructor
Shruk
High-Season Freelance Kite Instructor
Susanne
High-Season Freelance Kite Instructor
Tuna
High-Season Freelance Kite Instructor
Ilona
High-Season Freelance Kite Instructor

Beyond the courses

Downwinders

What’s on site

Gear storageTransfer / pick-upRescue boatShowersCompressorRestaurant / barLive webcamMassage / spaKids programmeInsurance includedShop on siteChill-out areaRadio helmetsGear storageKitepassRescue boatsWeather stationEquipment test centerBeach club

Courses & prices

Kitesurf Intro Lesson (Group)

1hAs published: “€50 (2 students)”
€50per groupAsk

Kitesurf Intro Lesson (Private)

1h · PrivateAs published: “€70 (private)”
€70for the courseAsk

Zero to Hero Kitesurf Course (Private)

8h · PrivateIncluded: equipment · helmet · harness · buoyancy aid · insurance · IKO skill recordAs published: “€695 (private)”
€695for the courseAsk

Zero to Hero Kitesurf Course (Group)

8h · BeginnerIncluded: equipment · helmet · harness · buoyancy aid · insurance · IKO skill recordAs published: “€465 (2 students)”
€465per groupAsk

Refresh I Course (Group)

4hAs published: “€285 (2 students)”
€285per groupAsk

Refresh I Course (Private)

4hAs published: “€420 (private)”
€420for the courseAsk

Refresh II Course (Group)

6hAs published: “€395 (2 students)”
€395per groupAsk

Refresh II Course (Private)

6hAs published: “€595 (private)”
€595for the courseAsk

Kids Kitesurf Course (Group)

8hFrom 20 kg body weight, usually around age 5-6, subject to individual readiness assessment.As published: “€465 (2 kids)”
€465per groupAsk

Kids Kitesurf Course (Private)

8hFrom 20 kg body weight, usually around age 5-6, subject to individual readiness assessment.As published: “€695 (private 1:1)”
€695for the courseAsk

Zero to Hero Kitesurf Course + 2 Rental Days (Semi-Private)

8h · Semi-privateIncluded: equipment · helmet · harness · buoyancy aid · insurance · IKO skill record · 2 rental daysAs published: “€645 (semi-private, +2 rental days)”
€645per groupAsk

Zero to Hero Kitesurf Course + 2 Rental Days (Private)

8h · PrivateIncluded: equipment · helmet · harness · buoyancy aid · insurance · IKO skill record · 2 rental daysAs published: “€875 (private, +2 rental days)”
€875for the courseAsk

Wingfoil Intro Lesson (Group)

1hAs published: “€55 (2 students)”
€55per groupAsk

Wingfoil Intro Lesson (Private)

1h · PrivateAs published: “€75 (private)”
€75for the courseAsk

Wingfoil Basic I Course (Private)

5h · PrivateAs published: “€515 (private)”
€515for the courseAsk

Wingfoil Basic I Course (Group)

5h · BeginnerAs published: “€365 (2 students)”
€365per groupAsk

Wingfoil Refresh I Course (Group)

4hAs published: “€295 (2 students)”
€295per groupAsk

Wingfoil Refresh I Course (Private)

4hAs published: “€415 (private)”
€415for the courseAsk

Wingfoil Refresh II Course (Group)

6hAs published: “€435 (2 students)”
€435per groupAsk

Wingfoil Refresh II Course (Private)

6hAs published: “€610 (private)”
€610for the courseAsk

Boat Foiling Coaching

1hIncludes boat, gear and coach.As published: “€130/hour”
€130per hourAsk

Pumpfoiling Coaching

1hIncludes boat, gear and coach.As published: “€130/hour”
€130per hourAsk

Complete Wing, Board and Foil Set Rental

Wing foil · Daily
€120per daily

Full Kite Equipment Rental (0-2 Hours)

Kitesurfing · 2 hours
€95per 2 hours

Full Kite Equipment Rental (Full Day)

Kitesurfing · 1 day
€120per 1 day

Full Kite Equipment Rental (3 of 7 Days)

Kitesurfing · 3 of 7 days
€350per 3 of 7 days

Full Kite Equipment Rental (7 of 10 Days)

Kitesurfing · 7 of 10 days
€500per 7 of 10 days

Full Kite Equipment Rental (10 of 14 Days)

Kitesurfing · 10 of 14 days
€650per 10 of 14 days
FAQ

Kitepower El Gouna — common questions

What happens if there is no wind during a course?

The school records over 300 windy days a year and offers a Wind Guarantee: any unused course hours move to another day rather than being lost.

What is included in a course price?

Course prices include equipment, a two-way BB Talkin helmet, harness, buoyancy aid, insurance and beach access, with no separate Kitepass needed for students.

Can a VDWS licence be taken on-site?

Yes, the school is VDWS-accredited and offers an on-site VDWS licence exam for €40, with an IKO skill record included with every course.

What is the minimum age or weight for kids' courses?

Kids' courses are open from around 20 kg body weight, usually from about 5-6 years old, subject to an individual readiness assessment.

Does the school offer accommodation?

The school does not operate its own lodging but directs guests to nearby partner properties such as Casa Cook and Mosaique, and arranges airport transfers.

What is the water like at the teaching spot?

The lagoon's first 800 metres form a knee-to-waist-deep sandy teaching area where beginners can stand to reset their kite, with separate zones for beginners, independent riders and wing/foil riders.

How many students are in a group lesson?

Group lessons are limited to a maximum of two students per instructor, and semi-private students are paired by similar weight to avoid waiting.

Can beginners learn at Kitepower El Gouna?

Yes — Kitepower El Gouna offers a beginner course at €465/8h.

Contact Kitepower El Gouna

Kitestation Kitepower, Hurghada 2, Red Sea Governorate 84513, Egypt · Open in Google Maps

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