Vela Baja
Vela Baja teaches kitesurfing, foiling in Los Barriles, Mexico, with RYA-certified instruction.
Prices compiled from public sources (as of Oct 2026) — not yet confirmed by the school. Run this school? Confirm or correct →
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About Vela Baja
Vela Baja has operated a beachfront water sports center at the Playa Del Sol Hotel in Los Barriles, Baja California Sur, since 1988. The school offers lessons, rentals and guided tours in kiteboarding, windsurfing, wingfoiling, stand-up paddling, kayaking and biking, open daily during the November-to-March winter season.
- Water sports center operating in Los Barriles since 1988
- Open daily 9am-5pm from November 15 to March 15
- Offers kiteboarding, windsurfing, wingfoiling, SUP, kayaking and biking
Who teaches here
Teaching since 1988.
What’s on site
Gear storageCourses & prices
Intro to Kiteboarding
2h · Beginner · PrivateCovers basic kiteboarding principles, safety protocols and kite flying skills, mostly land-based.As published: “$220 (one-on-one)”Intro to Kiteboarding (Duo)
2h · Group 2–2 · Beginner · Semi-privateTwo students sharing one instructor.As published: “$170pp (duo)”Intro to Kiteboarding Full Course
8h · Beginner · PrivateProgressive instruction toward independent kiteboarding; the duo option only applies to the first 2 hours.As published: “$800 (one-on-one only)”Advanced Lessons
Advanced coaching · Advanced · PrivateInstruction tailored to individual needs; rental equipment available at standard rates.As published: “$100/hour (one-on-one)”Pre-Rental Assessment
1h · PrivateMandatory safety evaluation for renters without IKO Level 3 certification.As published: “$25 for 30 minutes”Foiling Lessons
Foiling lesson · Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · PrivateRental equipment available at standard rates if needed.As published: “$120/hour (one-on-one)”Complete Kite Set (kite, twin-tip board, PFD, helmet)
Kitesurfing · Half day (up to 3 hours)Complete Kite Set (kite, twin-tip board, PFD, helmet)
Kitesurfing · Full day (over 3 hours)Complete Kite Set (kite, twin-tip board, PFD, helmet)
Kitesurfing · Full weekKite only
Kitesurfing · Per dayTwin-tip / kitesurf board
Kitesurfing · Per dayFoilboard
Foiling · Per dayHelmet & leash
Kitesurfing · Per dayWetsuit
Kitesurfing · Per dayKite storage (up to 3 inflated kites)
Kitesurfing · Per weekVela Baja — common questions
What equipment brands does Vela Baja use?
Vela Baja stocks boards from JP Australia, Starboard and Goya, sails from Neil Pryde and Northwave, wingfoil gear from Slingshot and Takoon, kites from Cabrinha and Slingshot, and bikes from Specialized.
Is insurance included with equipment rentals?
No local insurance is available for kite equipment rentals, so riders rent at their own risk. Windsurf equipment can be insured for a maximum of $200 with a $20 weekly premium.
Are there benefits to pre-booking equipment rentals?
Pre-booked rentals paid in full on arrival receive a 10% discount when a full week is rented, and pre-booking also secures equipment priority over walk-up clients.
Is Vela Baja suitable for beginners?
Yes — Vela Baja lists a group beginner course at $170 (~€156)/2h.
Is Vela Baja certified?
Yes — Vela Baja is RYA-certified.
Can I rent gear at Vela Baja without taking a course?
Yes — Vela Baja offers gear rental — full gear at $100 (~€92)/day.
Who are the instructors at Vela Baja?
Peter-Paul Boot, Neil Howe teach at Vela Baja.
Contact Vela Baja
Calle 20 noviembre y, Valentin Ruiz, González, 23330 Los Barriles, B.C.S., Mexico · Open in Google Maps