All you need to know about Sicily
2021-05-30Accommodations
2023-01-25The lagoon of LO STAGNONE is one of the best place to start kitesurfing!
Why our kite school?
To learn kitesurfing for us was not as easy as it is nowadays. So we know all the main mistakes that people can make during the learning process. We also understand that sometimes learning a new sport can be frustrating and we know special ways to push your limits.
With more than 15 years of experience in teaching kitesurfing and a Master’s degree of Physical Education, you will be in good hands!
We take our job seriously at Follow The Wind Kiteschool. We don’t believe in the ‘plug-and-play’ mode when it comes to our instructors. As soon as we have a new member in our instructor’s team, we make sure he/she follows our methods and meets our standards! This means everyone in our team has to do a few hours of shadowing and getting to know our ways before starting to teach. Even the ones who apply with many years of experience.
We have a well-tested and well-proven lesson plan that every instructor has to follow!
In our kite school safety comes first!
During the kitesurf lessons you will first learn everything that is needed to be independently safe on the water. (Radio helmet, life jacket, wetsuit included in the lessons)
Kitesurfing has never been easier than in this shallow (max. waist-deep) flat lagoon.
Our policy is quality over quantity!
We teach kitesurfing mainly in small groups or do private lessons for the fastest progression possible.
We truly believe thatย kitesurfing is for everyoneย and so far we have been able to prove this!ย
In addition, we always have up-to-date equipmentย thanks to RRD, the most well-known brand in Italy.
We have special kitesurf equipment for light winds and for children. The newest Hybrid and Peak from Flysurfer! These kites can fly from 4 knots and you can ride them from 7-8 knots. They are truly a game changer for teaching beginners!
We useย radio helmets for advanced kite lessons, therefore you can ride further, and practice more with the comfort of having the instructor with you.
We offer supervised kite rental!
In case you feel insecure, we are happy to stay with you during your kite sessions through the walkie-talkie.
We have different types of kites to rent, and we will help you to choose according to your level.
If you have further questions, feel free to contact us:
Followthewindsicily@gmail.com!
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What you need to bring:
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- Water shoes
- Leggings
- Lycra shirt
- Sunglasses with a band
Please come on time!
Our instructors have to arrive 30 minutes before the lessons start so they can prepare your gear and make sure we start on time. We kindly ask you to come 15 minutes before your scheduled lesson so you can change and put all the gear on! Sometimes we have wind only for a short time and arriving late could reduce your lesson time. The wind may come later than expected,ย in this case, we have a comfortable chill area to spend our time while waiting. Keep in mind that it’s a sport strongly connected to nature’s forces therefore it requires some patience and flexibility.ย
Segesta, San Vito Lo Capo, Favignana, Erice, We’ve collected many places to visit here: http://followthewind.eu/sightseeing/
Wine bar il mulino
If you have a sweet tooth, your favourite meal of the day will be breakfast in Sicily. The croissants are fluffy and filled with thick cream and the coffee is just perfect. We tried a small coffee shop the first year we came here and we are addicted ever since. Itโs on the main street of the โkite villageโ, Birgi, called Il Mulino Bar.ย Having breakfast there is simply the best way to start the day.
Bar Di Saro:
Saro is another well-known bar on the main street that was opened in 1977. They offer breakfast and lunch at the bar, and the restaurant is open for dinner.
De Vita
Less attractive from the outside, but for sure youโll be a regular inย De Vitaย too, once you try their speciality:ย zuppa di cozze (mussle soup). This dish made of fresh mussles, tomato sauce, garlic and parsley is simple yet heavenly. Our other favourite from the menu is the pasta with smoked ham (or shrimp) and pistacchio cream sauce. De Vita also makes undoubtedly the bestย cannoloย in town, which is a traditional sicilian dessert made with ricotta. This restaurant is a family business, so you can see the same faces each time you go there. Friendly service and great value for money.
Would you likeย more options? Check hereย https://followthewind.eu/restaurants/
Where to go shopping
Supermarket
Supermercato Carrefour
It’s the closest option, right in front of the coffee shop Il Mulino, you can’t miss it! A bit pricy compared to larger supermarkets, but you can find anything you might need for your holiday.
Pharmacy:
Right next to the supermarket.ย
Kite shop
If you forgot to bring water shoes, sunglasses, or leggings, this is the place to go. You can also find wetsuits and complete kite gear if you decide to invest in the sport.
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We had a wonderful time kiting for a week with Gabor and Lilla. They are both very caring, professional and treated us like their good friends from day one. They... read more gave me great tips for improving and my wife was able to start riding. They...More
2018-09-18What a fantastic place to kite. Flat and shallow water make this such a great place for all levels from total beginner to pro. Will definitely be coming back soon.
2018-05-18I spent 1 week with Follow the wind team in Lo Stagnone.My aim was to improve my kitesurf skills and I made good progress.I learned how to ride in light... read more wind with big kite what I've never done before also how to ride on toeside.I've...More
2019-06-30 -
If you are a beginner kitesurfer and want to progress your skills quickly then that is the right place for you. Water is shallow and flat, wind is steady and... read more just strong enough to keep you on your board all day. Gabor and Lilla a...More
2018-08-31I'm so glad we chose to go with Follow The Wind. My girlfriend and I had a great experience - Lila was very patient and was able to show me... read more how to ride. Thank you for you patience and fantastic instructions.
2019-04-26Gabor and his team are very professional and friendly. Their equipment is absolutely state-of-the-art, including Flysurfer Soul 2.0. For light wind kiting.
My wife and my daughter had some private... read more beginner lessons and were able to enjoy their first rides after a short while.
The location is at the south end of Birgi and therefore less crowded than the kiteschools in the northern area.
โฆ and Lilla and Gabor have the cutest baby of the world
We will come back next year!
2021-09-01 -
Best kitesurfing experience with Follow The Wind instructor team! The spot is amazing, because wind is very frequent and stable for kitesurfing. Water is shallow and flat, so best place... read more to learn in Sicily. The equipment is new and high quality, i mostly like the Follow The Wind board, which is amazing for amateurs and lightwind. Instructor team is very professional and kindly take pictures, videos and even drone shots for the students, which i liked very much. You will find everything to easily learn kitesurfing with Follow The Wind team in Sicily.
2022-04-01Me and my friend stayed one week in Sicily. We took lessons with Gabor and Lilla. They were super professional and really focused minded. Gabor and Lilla well organised our... read more week. Every day after kitesurfing they planned activities for us ; grill party, bowling, paddle...More
2017-08-30I went kitesurfing with my 13 year old son with Gรกbor. Excellent spot and Gรกbor is really the right guy for the job!! First class materials for beginners as well... read more as advanced courses!
2017-08-09 -
Beginner Kite surfing lessons to become fully independent rider - Would highly recommend this school and the location to learn to kite surf. My partner and I were both absolute beginners to kite surfing and after 10 hours of lessons... read more were able to independently ride and issued IKO.
Gabor was super helpful from the beginning and quick to respond to any questions or queries over whatโs app. Gabor offered places to stay and recommended a plan to maximise quick progression for our kite surfing. For us this involved 2 hours of group lessons and the remainder as individual lessons. This was the perfect approach for us and would definitely recommend the individual lessons as apposed to any group options having gone through the process.
The team at follow the wind were relaxed and very good instructors, we were progressed at a good speed based on our skills and ability. Being English speaking we found the trainers to be easily understood patient and felt safe.
The spot on the lagoon is perfect to learn and the school has a large selection of good kites to best utilise the wind conditions of the day.
We will be back to kite some more in the near future.
2022-09-11What a great kitesurfing school. So friendly and helpful for me as a solo rider learning how to waterstart . They were so patient and knowledgeable about how to teach... read more the sport-in English although this isnt their first language. The kit is all new and in perfect condition and they are so happy to change the kit if it isn't perfect for the conditions. The lagoon is so perfect for tuition as it is shallow so safe for beginners. I cannot praise Gabor and his team highly enough. See you next year!
2021-10-01FTW was recommended by Trip Advisor and it totally lived up to expectation . Gabor gave me a quick lesson on โ toe side turnsโ and I had it mastered... read more in a few hours. Excellent training, super nice people and awesome equipment. Cheers dude.
2018-07-08 -
My girlfriend and me took some classes with Follow The Wind and we truly can't imagine a more friendly and professional environment to practice kitesurfing. Good quality, new equipment, valuable... read more advices and the comfort of feeling safe during every lesson - all of this makes...More
2018-06-02Gabor and Lilla are more than your average kite surf instructors. They're two really great persons that, yes, really know how to improve your kite surf skills and provide you... read more with the gear you need for very reasonable prices, but they also take you for...More
2019-07-01The quality of the teaching and the lessons is the best in the world and Iโve been through quite a few instructors, kiteschools in different countries. After El Gouna,... read more Fuerteventura or Greece it is HERE that one achieves fast progress and learns not only efficiently, but in perfect safety.
The team is sharp, punctual, and wonโt waste students time which is what many others do.
Last year I finally mastered my water start here, and quickly progressed to transitions, jibes and now this year popping, jumps and tricks, not to mention toeside and surfing. I also love love love the quality of the material, and the wide choice of kites to go for. So whether it's lessons, or lagoon access you're after talk to Gabor and the team.
They were also kind enough to advise on accommodation (suitable for smart working) and arrange transfers. You will get not just a friendly attitude, but the feeling you're part of the family. Looking forward to next season!
2021-10-11