Marlin Kite School
Marlin Kite School teaches kitesurfing, surfing, wing foil in Santa Maria, Cape Verde, with IKO-certified instruction, in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese.
Prices confirmed by Marlin Kite School · Oct 2026
About Marlin Kite School
Marlin Kite School is a kitesurf school on Riu Beach in Ponta Preta, Santa Maria on Sal island, founded by local pro kitesurfer Marlin. It teaches beginner courses, advanced coaching, surf and wing foil lessons with a maximum of two students per instructor, and offers downwind trips. Instructors speak English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Creole.
- Maximum 2 students per instructor
- Personal IKO certification included in complete courses
- Free transfer to the spot included in complete courses
Who teaches here
Beyond the courses
Downwinders
Coaching clinicsWhat’s on site
Rescue boat
Transfer / pick-up
Beach assistant
Weather briefing
Repair service
Wetsuit included
Shop on site
Chill-out area
ParkingSport fishingIsland tourCourses & prices
Complete Semi-Private Course (12 hours)
12h · Group 1–2 · Beginner · Semi-privateIncluded: equipment · transfer to the spot · IKO certificationAs published: “€540 per person”Complete Private Course (12 hours)
12h · Group 1–1 · Beginner · PrivateIncluded: equipment · transfer to the spot · IKO certificationAs published: “€720 per person”Private Kite Discovery
2h · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: equipment · hotel/airport transferAs published: “€120 per person 2 hours”Semi-Private Kite Discovery
2h · Group 1–2 · Semi-privateIncluded: equipment · hotel/airport transferAs published: “€90 per person 2 hours”Kite Group Lesson
2h · GroupIncluded: board · leash · wetsuit · equipmentAs published: “€80 per person 2 hours”Kite Advance Lesson
1h · Group 1–1 · Advanced · PrivateIncluded: equipmentAs published: “€70 per person 1 hour”Surf Lessons
1hIncluded: equipmentStarting price.As published: “Starting from 30 euros per hour all gear included”Wing Foil Lessons
1hPrivate and group lessons; starting price.As published: “Starting from 70 per hour”Marlin Kite School — common questions
Does Marlin Kite School teach complete beginners?
Yes. The complete 12-hour courses cover introduction, body dragging and water start, with all equipment, transfer to the spot and a personal IKO certification included.
How many students are in a lesson?
Semi-private courses have a maximum of two students per instructor; private courses are one-to-one.
Is a rescue service available?
Yes. The school lists a rescue boat service for safety on the water.
What languages are spoken at Marlin Kite School?
Instruction at Marlin Kite School is available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Creole.
Does Marlin Kite School have official certification?
Yes — Marlin Kite School holds IKO certification.
Who teaches at Marlin Kite School?
Instruction at Marlin Kite School is run by Marlin.
What safety equipment does Marlin Kite School use?
Marlin Kite School uses a rescue boat on the water.
Contact Marlin Kite School
Riu Beach, Ponta Preta, Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde · Open in Google Maps