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IKO certified VDWS certified El Gouna, Egypt

Kitepower El Gouna

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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
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
Beginner course
€465
Certified instruction
IKO VDWS
Multiple federations
Water
Lagoon
Languages
CzechSlovakEnglishGerman
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Quick answer

Kitepower El Gouna teaches kitesurfing & wing foil & foiling in El Gouna, Egypt, with IKO / VDWS-certified instruction, in Czech, Slovak, English. Beginner courses from €465, private from €70/h, gear rental from €120/day.

Certified instruction
IKO
VDWS
Location
El Gouna, Egypt
Sport
Kitesurfing, Wing foil, Foiling
Water type
Lagoon
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.
Hours
Daily, 8-9am to sunset
Languages
Czech, Slovak, English, German, Polish, Russian, Italian, Arabic
Gear
Flysurfer, Levitaz
Website
The spot
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.

What’s on site

Gear storage Kitepass Rescue boats Weather station Equipment test center Beach club

What this school offers

Courses grouped by sport.

Kitesurfing

10 courses
Kitesurf Intro Lesson (Group)
1h
€50
Kitesurf Intro Lesson (Private)
1h
€70
Zero to Hero Kitesurf Course (Group)
8h
€465
  • equipment
  • helmet
  • harness
  • buoyancy aid
  • insurance
  • IKO skill record
Zero to Hero Kitesurf Course (Private)
8h
€695
  • equipment
  • helmet
  • harness
  • buoyancy aid
  • insurance
  • IKO skill record
Refresh I Course (Group)
4h
€285
Refresh I Course (Private)
4h
€420
Refresh II Course (Group)
6h
€395
Refresh II Course (Private)
6h
€595
Kids Kitesurf Course (Group)
8h
€465
From 20 kg body weight, usually around age 5-6, subject to individual readiness assessment.
Kids Kitesurf Course (Private)
8h
€695
From 20 kg body weight, usually around age 5-6, subject to individual readiness assessment.

Wing foil

8 courses
Wingfoil Intro Lesson (Group)
1h
€55
Wingfoil Intro Lesson (Private)
1h
€75
Wingfoil Basic I Course (Group)
5h
€365
Wingfoil Basic I Course (Private)
5h
€515
Wingfoil Refresh I Course (Group)
4h
€295
Wingfoil Refresh I Course (Private)
4h
€415
Wingfoil Refresh II Course (Group)
6h
€435
Wingfoil Refresh II Course (Private)
6h
€610

Foiling

2 courses
Boat Foiling Coaching
1h
€130
Includes boat, gear and coach.
Pumpfoiling Coaching
1h
€130
Includes boat, gear and coach.

Gear rental

Per daily. From the school's published rental list.

ItemSportPriceDuration
Complete Wing, Board and Foil Set Rentalwingfoil€120Daily
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.

Can beginners learn at Kitepower El Gouna?

Yes — Kitepower El Gouna offers a beginner course starting at €465.

What languages are spoken at Kitepower El Gouna?

Instruction at Kitepower El Gouna is available in Czech, Slovak, English, German, Polish, Russian, Italian, Arabic.

Does Kitepower El Gouna have official certification?

Yes — Kitepower El Gouna holds IKO/VDWS certification.

El Gouna — spot photo
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