Kitesurf Course in the Sotavento Lagoon — René Egli, Two Students per Instructor
A course in blocks of three hours at the René Egli centre on Playa Sotavento, taught two students to an instructor in the shallow tidal lagoon the school holds an exclusive licence for, or in the sea with jet-ski support. €205 per person for 3 h, rising to €750 for the full 12-hour course; board, kite, accessories and equipment insurance are included, and you need to be at least 15 and 50 kg.
Fuerteventura, Spain · 3h · up to 2 guests · €205 per person for a three-hour course block, two students per instructor · EN
I had a fantastic experience completing a 12-hour kitesurfing course. I had taken a short kitesurfing course about 10 years ago, but remembered very little, so I was essentially starting again as a beginner. One of the biggest advantages here is the lagoon. Learning in shallow, flat water feels much safer and more comfortable than starting directly in the open sea with waves.
What is this tour like?
A course in blocks of three hours at the René Egli centre on Playa Sotavento, taught two students to an instructor in the shallow tidal lagoon the school holds an exclusive licence for, or in the sea with jet-ski support. €205 per person for 3 h, rising to €750 for the full 12-hour course; board, kite, accessories and equipment insurance are included, and you need to be at least 15 and 50 kg.
The unit here matters more than the number. René Egli sells kiting by the course, in blocks of three hours: 3 h is €205, 6 h split as 2×3 h is €395, 9 h as 3×3 h is €585, and 12 h as 4×3 h is €750. Every one of those figures is per person, and the group size is fixed at two students per instructor — so €205 is not an hourly rate and not a price for the pair.
The centre runs four levels and you choose the one that matches you: A1 covers equipment knowledge and kite control, A2 body drag and the first waterstarts, F1 improving the waterstart and riding, F2 controlled riding and going upwind. Instruction happens either in the tidal lagoon in front of the centre — shallow, flat and licensed to the school — or out in the sea with a jet ski standing by. Instructors are licensed and multilingual, and the school guarantees English.
Everything you sail with is in the price: board, kite and accessories per person, plus wetsuit, life-vest and helmet, plus equipment insurance. There is a level check to obtain an international licence. Two things sit next to the course rather than inside it: the Advanced Pool, which is supervised rental for practising upwind riding at four people per instructor (3 h €160, 6 h €285, 9 h €390), and private lessons at one person per instructor, two hours for €240 without kite equipment or €270 with board, kite and accessories.
The school asks you to pre-book the dates you want well in advance, and a transfer of the invoice amount one week before arrival takes 5% off; without it the on-site price stands. All courses are subject to the weather and to how fast you learn.
What are the highlights?
- Lessons in a shallow tidal lagoon the centre holds an exclusive licence for, or in the sea with jet-ski support
- Two students per instructor for the whole course, whatever level you book
- Board, kite, wetsuit, life-vest, helmet and equipment insurance are all in the course price
- A free shuttle runs to the deepest parts of the lagoon
- Book 12 hours from level A1 in advance and three hours of the supervised Advanced Pool come with it
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- A1Beginner — equipment and kite control
Equipment knowledge and flying the kite, the first of the three-hour blocks.
- A2Intermediate — body drag and first waterstarts
Body dragging with the kite and the first attempts to get out of the water on the board.
- F1Upper intermediate — improving the waterstart
Improving the waterstart and riding.
- F2Advanced — controlled riding and upwind
Controlled riding and riding upwind, the level at which most people stop needing a boat ride back.
- +3 hAdvanced Pool, if you pre-booked the 12-hour course
Three hours of supervised equipment rental, usable from waterstart level and subject to availability.
What's included in the price?
- Board, kite and accessories per person
- Wetsuit, life-vest and helmet
- Equipment insurance
- A licensed, multilingual instructor for two students; the school guarantees English
- Teaching in the tidal lagoon under the centre's exclusive licence, or in the sea with jet-ski support
- Free shuttle to the deepest areas of the lagoon
- A level check towards an international licence
What's not included?
- Advanced Pool — supervised equipment rental at four people per instructor: 3 h €160, 6 h €285, 9 h €390 per person
- Private lessons at one person per instructor — 2 h €240 without kite equipment, 2 h €270 with board, kite and accessories
- Accommodation — the centre sits at the Hotel Paradisus by Meliá and works with neighbouring hotels, but the course price is for the course only
- Getting to Costa Calma — no transfer is quoted with the course
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
The René Egli centre on Playa Sotavento, at the Hotel Paradisus by Meliá Fuerteventura, 35627 Costa Calma, on the south-east coast of Fuerteventura. Kite desk, main line.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
FAQ
Is the price for one hour or for the whole course?
How many people share the instructor?
Is there an age or weight limit?
Do lessons happen in the lagoon or in the sea?
Is equipment included, or do I pay extra for it?
What is the Advanced Pool and do I need it?
Can I save by paying in advance?
What happens if there is no wind?
Where exactly is the centre?
Quick questions
What do guests say?
“I had a fantastic experience completing a 12-hour kitesurfing course. I had taken a short kitesurfing course about 10 years ago, but remembered very little, so I was essentially starting again as a beginner. One of the biggest advantages here is the lagoon. Learning in shallow, flat water feels much safer and more comfortable than starting directly in the open sea with waves.”
“A great center in a beautiful location! It was my first time kitesurfing, and I took the beginner's course for four days. With Mike as my patient and humorous instructor, I learned quickly and made progress. And I had a lot of fun! The safety service with the jet skis worked well and the team was very attentive.”
“The kite course worked out very well for me. In summer you should think about booking in advance — quite a few people do turn up on the day. And if the instructors say there is too much or too little wind, trust them.”
“I spent two days in March in the Advanced Pool with rented equipment at the René Egli kitesurfing centre and I am completely won over. I felt looked after the whole time — the moment you need help in the water or lose the board, somebody is there on the jet ski.”
“This feedback is meant as a suggestion, not a complaint. The station is still solid, but compared with earlier years it has, for me, lost a lot of its former top level. Beforehand I had asked about a combined wing/windsurf offer.”
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