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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I really like active holidays so this was a perfect vacation. Learning Kite with Lilla was an awsome experience - first time for me. Aaand I had some success tho.... read more Also there are so many places to visit around Birgi. I'll go back this june...More
2018-05-10I arrived alone , but found some friends! Gรกbor was good instructor , and if You have time You shoud go to the Gym with him !! And take the... read more dinner the garden from the grill !!
2017-08-29Thank you for everything, you guys made our trip amazing! If someone wants to learn how to kitesurf, I would recommend to visit Lilla and Gabor in Sicily! Great instructors... read more with a lot of experience. It's nice that they use really good kite equipment for...More
2018-04-08 -
FTW 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.
2018-07-08I'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.
2019-04-26Dear Lilla and Gabor, It was a pleasure to meet you in Sicily and Iโm very happy for my good feeling of choosing you ?. With your help my improvement... read more in kitesurfing was spectacular and I really want to see you again, soon. kindly regards!...More
2018-05-03 -
Lilla and Gabor were extremely nice , very professional and had very good equipment. When teaching us we were at the centre of their attention and they made sure that... read more we learn as soon as possible. They have all the sails you need from 5...More
2019-06-30Gabor and Lila are amazing kite professionals, experienced and 100% reliable coaches. Their amazing teaching attitude combined with wide range of new equipment is a guarantee of fun and safe... read more kite progression. Guys are following the wind, and they clearly know what they are doing...More
2017-08-19This should be your default kitesurfing school and rental place in Sicily! one of the best spots in the lagoon, a lot of equipment to choose from, great and affordable... read more accommodation, nice spot with all the facilities, organized dinners/outings and all the advise you need to find your way around (because you will not kitesurf all the time). Gabor and his team have been in this business for a long time and it shows!
2023-09-05 -
If you're still doubting whether or not you should start kitesurfing, stop. Just go! Go to Sicily, talk to Lilla and Gabor and start your adventure! The spot is absolutely... read more perfect for beginners and experienced kiters alike, being knee deep and sheltered from big waves...More
2019-08-08Being on travel without my kites with me, I have rented for one day the material from Lilla and Gabor from Follow the Wind at Lo Stagnone. The spot is... read more superb, a huge lagoon of warm shallow water (if you want to learn this is...More
2019-08-08What a great team of people! I have been there multiple times and I think it is the best spot on the Lagoon to launch from and to take lessons.... read more I have been around multiple spots on the lagoon, but I like this spot the most...why you think launching is direct on water level (lot of spots are on higher level, so pack up your lines again and walk into the water to roll them out again) and they are always there to help you! I did not take lessons myself but I know a lot of people that did they all really liked it. Thanks Gabor and the rest of the team !! I will see you next year for sure ! Go to follow the wind !
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We just stayed one week in La Stagone in Octobre and trusted the excellent TripAdvisor ratings of Follow the Winds: best decision! Our teachers Gabor, Lilla and Gyรถrgy did... read more everything to accompaign our family from zero to riding all over the lagoon. A very personal...More
2019-10-20Weโre touring Sicily to taste wine and kiteboard, and started the latter with Gabor, Lilla and Zoltan at Lo Stagnone. We managed only 2/4 days due to lack of... read more wind, but the two days were great. My wife continued her learning with Zoltan as her...More
2018-10-18Super safe place with shallow water perfect for beginners. Gabor and Lilly are super nice persons, they will show you the best way to enjoy your time in Sicily. I... read more recommand 1000%.
2018-08-03