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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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
2018-08-31If 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 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 !!
2017-08-29 -
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.
2022-09-11First kite lessons - Very friendly, helpful and professional team. The trainers are highly experienced and the equipment is of high quality. There was a strong emphasis on safety. We made good progress:)... read more I can warmly recommend Follow the Wind to all who want to start or master kitesurfing!
2023-09-05We 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
2018-09-18 -
Gabor 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!
2021-09-01Lo Stagnone - My boyfriend and I took classes at the Follow the Wind - Kitesurf School in September 2023.
The team was very flexible, patient and helpful.
The education is well organized,... read more precise and safe.
We will definitely come again.
We wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone.
2023-10-18I loved this place. It is perfect for learning, at this spot not too many kiters to disturb you. The water flat and shallow so as an advance kiter it... read more is lovely to practice new tricks. The staff is very helpful, they looked after us...More
2018-06-14 -
Awesome - Gabor is a great professional, the team is always there to help, the gear is new and clean. It was awesome!
2023-07-28I found the Team directly at the lagoon from Lo Stagnone causing their very friendly contact to me. I was there for rental and the Equipment and Support of the... read more guys were amazing. The School is leaded by a Young and very kind couple. If...More
2018-06-18Gabor 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
2021-08-01 -
Great place ๐ค - Great place with super nice people. Really recommend Follow The Wind school for beginners and independent surfers for rentals! Cool atmosphere and perfect lagoon location ๐
2023-10-14Me 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
2017-08-30Incredible week hosted by an awesome, professional team - Came with a friend in April. Gabor really looked after us giving us good local advice on wind conditions and how best to have good safe fun. On the days... read more where we couldnโt use our own kit, we were able to rent from Gabor to maximise our time there. I can honestly say my capability significantly improved as I got to spend more time on the water working and improving. One day I managed a personal record of 50Km of total distance! Also able to try out some new kites and Gaborโs custom boards. Would 100% recommend.
2023-08-15