Kitesurfing means flying across the water in total freedom! With a board under your feet and a kite to guide you, you surf, jump and defy the wind. Accessible to all, this sport combines gliding and adrenalin for unique sensations. Take the plunge and enjoy an unforgettable experience!
The programme
TheAKILA Gruissan team of kitesurfing instructors is made up of enthusiasts who are experts in all types of equipment. Globe-trotters at heart, they have explored the best spots in the world, mastered all types of water and winds, and have been teaching with passion for many years. They will personalise your learning experience to make it unique.
To make the most of kitesurfing, we take a boat out to the wild beach to take advantage of the best wind conditions. This spot is accessible to everyone, from beginners to experts.
All our courses are given with individual radios for each student and new equipment every year. All you need is a towel and a pair of sunglasses, we provide everything else.
Timetable and courses :
You can start your lessons at any time during the week. Once you have made a reservation, you will need to go to reception 20 minutes before the scheduled time.
📅 7 days a week
- Morning: 10am – 1pm(group lessons, max 3 students per instructor)
- Lunch: 13:15 – 14:15(private lessons, max 1 student per instructor)
- Afternoon: 14.30 – 17.30(Group lessons, max 3 students per instructor)
- Evening: 6pm – 8pm Coaching, max 1 student per instructor or Sunset Session max 2 students per instructor)
Group lessons
Students progress differently, depending on their sporting experience and physical condition, as well as the weather conditions during lessons.
📌 You’ll need 3 sessions of 3 hours on average to start gliding with the board.
3-hour group lesson , maximum of 3 students per instructor.
Perfect for beginners or those progressing towards autonomy.
Sessions 1 & 2: Presentation and preparation of the equipment, basic theory, piloting in the water without the board. Discovery of the flight window, static piloting, dynamic piloting, towed swimming, one-handed piloting, relaunch. Simulated starts with or without the board, depending on your level.
Sessions 3 & 4: control of first starts (waterstart), notion of wing relaunch, balance on the board, notion of heading and drift.
Session 5: Autonomy, choice of equipment, windward ascent, return to the beach, getting up to speed, first jumps for the most determined.
Sunset session Perfectionnement 2H
the Sunset Session of 2 hours accommodates a maximum of 2 students per instructor for even faster progress
Depending on your level, the programme includes: towed swim, board recovery, waterstart, relaunch, upwind run, control in the chop, optimising your glide, sliding transitions, then jumping.
Coaching
2-hour coaching sessions, one-to-one with a qualified instructor, to achieve a specific objective or meet a particular need. From the first jumps to big-air, via freestyle, foil or strapless, depending on your needs, we’ll help you progress in all areas of kitesurfing. You’ll need to know how to ride upwind to join our coaching sessions.
Private lessons
You don’t have the time to book half-days. Would you prefer a personalised approach?
Take advantage of a private 1-hour lesson, depending on your level and physical condition, it’s the ideal formula.
Perfect for achieving a specific goal or discovering a new activity.
The kitesurfing course with Akila took me to a whole new level and enabled me to do tricks I never thought I could do. It was an incredible experience!
Supervised navigation
With your own equipment or that of the school, we can take you out on one of the most beautiful spots in France.
The only condition is that you know how to ride upwind or that you can prove your level either with a Kite Pass (certificate of level) issued during a course in a Kitesurf School, or after taking a course in our school to check your autonomy. Minimum level required: autonomous.
Supervised sailing times are organised in the same time slots as the lessons and must be booked in advance, on site, by telephone, directly on our website or via our whatsapp.
You remain under the responsibility of the instructors, who will be your guardian angels during your sessions.
Hire equipment & sailing area
A navigation zone must be respected for all equipment hire so that we can keep an eye on you. For your own safety, you must listen to and follow the instructions given by the members of our team before getting on the water.
You can hire your kitesurfing equipment at the sea centre, but you need to be able to prove that you are at an autonomous level (tacking on both sides and riding upwind). Our instructors will be happy to provide you with proof of this on site. A deposit will be required during the hire period. The hirer is responsible for the equipment and for any damage or loss.
Hire is for continuous 3-hour periods during the course. Wetsuit and harness can be added.
Equipment available: all our Duotone kitesurfing equipment, strapless, foils, bladders, caissons, etc.
📍 Booking required for courses and supervised sailing :
📞 By telephone | 🌐 On our website | 📲 Via Whatsapp
Join us and experience Akila Center Gruissan! 🏄♂️
