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Kiteboarding, also known as kitesurfing, is an exciting new watersport that involves using a power kite to pull you on a board (similar to a wakeboard) across the water. Steer the kite and use the pulling/lifting action of the wind, combined with the small board strapped to your feet, to effortlessly ride the waves and launch huge aerial manoeuvres!
Watch this video to see examples of Kiteboarding in Oman.
Under expert instruction, beginners can learn kite-boarding relatively quickly. And what better place to discover your new passion than Oman having the first internationally approved Kiteboarding centre in the Gulf Region?
Hawaii Dragon Kiteboarding centre at Al Sawadi beach
A VDWS approved water sports centre that offers training and extended kiteboarding experiences to beginners and advanced riders at various locations along the Omani coastline. The centre at Al Sawadi beach is located approximately 75km from Seeb international airport in Muscat.
The centre uses only the best kitesurfing equipment, including 'F-One kites', to ensure that you are fully prepared for anything that 'Mother Nature' can dream up!
Kiteboarding lessons
5 day intensive course in the lagoon of Ras al Hadd
Includes Kiteboarding Basic course, licence examination and 4 nights accommodation. A small group of learners, with the support of a VDWS licensed kite instructor, will ensure that you are being looked after in a safe and personalised atmosphere.
Kiteboarding holidays
7 day kiteholiday for advanced riders
The first package, we offer is to Asilyah Beach, a really great spot and well known in the middle east. This is for Kiters who feel comfortable in deep waters and who are able to go upwind and retrieve a lost board.
VDWS is an international water sport association, founded in 1974. It has more than 475 water sport centres in over 32 countries with over 2000 members: watersport instructors and school managers.
* A good general physical condition is required as well as being basically keen on sports.