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Wind Riders

IKO & VDWS certified·Limone sul Garda, Italy

Wind Riders teaches kitesurfing, wing foil, foiling in Limone sul Garda, Italy, with IKO & VDWS-certified instruction.

Certified instructionIKO · VDWS
LocationLimone sul Garda, Italy
SportKitesurfing, Wing foil, Foiling
Water typelake
Websitewindriders.eu

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About Wind Riders

Wind Riders is a kitesurf school on the shore of Lake Garda in Limone sul Garda, Italy, open 365 days a year. Owned by Monica Mazzoni since 2015 and originally founded by Maayke Andersen, the school also teaches wing foiling, hydrofoiling, sailing, wakeboarding and SUP, and has offered hydrofoil lessons since 2012.

  • Open 365 days a year on Lake Garda
  • Teaching hydrofoiling since 2012
  • Owned by Monica Mazzoni since 2015
  • The first IKO International kiteboarding school on Lake Garda, operating since 2009
  • Official Core kiteboarding test center, offering free 15-minute kite and board test rides
Good to know
Where
Limone sul Garda, Italy
Season
Open 365 days a year, with wind on about 75% of days.
Certified by
IKO · VDWS
Teaching since
2009
Hours
Open 365 days a year
The spot
Level
Welcomes everyone from complete beginners to advanced riders, with dedicated hydrofoil and self-rescue courses for progressing kiters
Water
lake
Wind
Reliable thermal winds: a stronger North wind (Peler) in the morning, generally 18-25 knots and reaching 30+ on some days, followed by a lighter South wind (Ora) in the afternoon, giving two kite sessions on most days.
Wind direction
north, south
Waves
Flat water at the main Capo Reamol spot; the alternative Navene spot is used when the afternoon wind turns gusty

Who teaches here

Teaching since 2009.

Monica Mazzoni
Owner / Instructor
IKO
With the school since 2015
Maayke Andersen
Founder
IKO
Adam Krefft
Instructor
IKO
Paolo Tomasi
Instructor
VDWS
Wesley De Vogel
Instructor
VDWS
Sara Balliu
Instructor
VDWS
Max Leo Weinzierl
Instructor
IKO
Bernardo Stradella
Instructor
IKO
Matteo Rubbiani
Instructor
IKO

What’s on site

Radio helmetsInsurance includedLive webcamTransfer / pick-upRescue boatWetsuit includedChill-out areaFree coffee teaKite lift shuttleEquipment test center

Courses & prices

Duo Kitesurf Course (5 Lessons)

5d · Group 2–2 · GroupIncluded: wetsuit · harness · lifejacket · radio helmet · equipment insuranceAs published: “Duo - €900 (5 Lessons)”
€900per personAsk

Group Kitesurf Course (5 Lessons)

5d · Group 3+ · GroupIncluded: wetsuit · harness · lifejacket · radio helmet · equipment insuranceExtra individual lessons beyond the package cost €320 (Private), €170 (Duo) or €149 (Group).As published: “Group - €649 (5 Lessons)”
€649per personAsk

Private Kitesurf Course (5 Lessons)

5d · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: wetsuit · harness · lifejacket · radio helmet · equipment insuranceAs published: “Private - €1,515 (5 Lessons)”
€1515per personAsk

Single Kitesurf Lesson (Group)

Taster · Group 3+Included: wetsuit · harness · lifejacket · radio helmet · equipment insuranceAs published: “Group - €199 (1 Lesson)”
€199per personAsk

Self-Rescue and Kite Safety Lesson

2hCovers kite and board recovery, water rescue and self-rescue, and safety-system theory (weather, cloud formations, wind effects). Aimed at intermediate to advanced riders, including those preparing for the IKO Assistant Course.
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IKO Assistant Course

AdvancedRequires IKO Kiteboarder Level 4 (Advanced), an active IKO 'Kiter Free' account, and a minimum age of 16.
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Duo Wing Foil Course (5 Lessons)

5d · Group 2–2 · GroupIncluded: wing foil equipment · wetsuit · lifejacket · radio helmet · equipment insuranceAs published: “Duo - €900 (5 Lessons)”
€900per personAsk

Group Wing Foil Course (5 Lessons)

5d · Group 3+ · GroupIncluded: wing foil equipment · wetsuit · lifejacket · radio helmet · equipment insuranceAs published: “Group - €649 (5 Lessons)”
€649per personAsk

Private Wing Foil Course (5 Lessons)

5d · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: wing foil equipment · wetsuit · lifejacket · radio helmet · equipment insuranceAs published: “Private - €1,515 (5 Lessons)”
€1515per personAsk

Single Wing Foil Lesson (Test Day, Group)

Taster · Group 3+Included: wing foil equipment · wetsuit · lifejacket · radio helmet · equipment insuranceAs published: “Group - €199 (Test Day)”
€199per personAsk

Hydrofoil Lesson

CourseIncluded: radio helmetStarts with a large wing and 65cm mast towed by boat before progressing to kite-powered foiling and smaller race foils. Wind Riders has taught hydrofoiling since 2012.
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FAQ

Wind Riders — common questions

How do I book and pay for a session?

Submit a booking request online with your chosen activity, lesson type and dates, then pay a downpayment by bank transfer or PayPal; the team confirms the booking shortly after.

What are the typical wind patterns at Lake Garda?

Mornings usually bring a steady north wind called the Peler, around 18-25 knots, while afternoons bring a gentler south wind called the Ora; sessions move between the Capo Reamol and Navene spots depending on how strong the Ora is.

Does Wind Riders have official certification?

Yes — Wind Riders holds IKO/VDWS certification.

Who teaches at Wind Riders?

Instruction at Wind Riders is run by Monica Mazzoni, Maayke Andersen, Adam Krefft.

What safety equipment does Wind Riders use?

Wind Riders uses a rescue boat on the water and radio helmets so your instructor can talk to you while you ride.

Contact Wind Riders

Via IV Novembre 3, 25010 Limone sul Garda (BS), Italy · Open in Google Maps

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