Welcome to KGB Kiteboarding & Watersports

If your first thoughts are of Russia’s former secret service... you are sadly mistaken. Candestine operations, waterboarding, techinical gadgets, espionage, and fancy galas are not our thing. Although we do like to have a proper sophisticated martini from time to time.

The acronym for KGB Kiteboarding is ... Kite Gear Box. We have been servicing the Bay area of Califorina since 2013, with our Box Trailer as our headquarters.

Our mission is not to discover secret goverment nuclear launch codes, but to provide the highest quality kiteborading coaching to our clients and supply the Bay Area with the best kiteboarding gear and experience.

Join us as we explore kitesurfing across the world!

Call or Text a stoked Staff Member today!

415.528.2579

Kiteboarding Lessons

Choose the lesson package that best suits you.
Water Session
Water Session
Water Session
Water Session

Water Session

Regular price $345.00
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What is a session? Well... Sessions are awesome afternoons or evenings that you spend kiting to your heart's content!

Whether you are looking to practice waterstarting, riding a surfboard, or if you just want to see the Bay from a unique view, our famous jetski assisted coaching style allows us to find the best conditions for you while keeping keep you safe.

Some of our locations that we session will be; Toll Plaza Beach, Treasure Island, the infamous Alcatraz, Golden Gate bridge, and (New for 2021) Sherman Island.

Our sessions are 1 on 1. So you will have the coach's full attention.

  • Prerequisite Skills - Basic kite control on land (Ground School)
  • Maximum participants - 1
  • Experience Level - You will need to have a basic understanding of how to fly a four or five-line power kite.
  • Session Time - 2 Hour
  • Required Equipment - Wetsuit and Harness. If you do not have your own, please inform us when you reserve your session. We have limited harnesses and wetsuits. 

Reserve your Lesson

Book Your Session

Call or Text

415-528-2579

Once you purchase a lesson package and you do not reserve your lesson right away, we will contact you by email or phone to schedule your session. Please give us 1 or 3 days to contact you. This package is only for sessions in San Francisco's Bay Area.

Refund Policy

Lessons and Sessions

We have a 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed policy. If you decide not to continue your kiteboarding sessions with us, within 15 days from the date of your purchase, you can return or exchange your purchase. As long as you have the proof of purchase.

*Returns are processed case by case. Due to the pandemic, we cannot operate to our full potential and cash flow can be affected. Sometimes it can take some time to process your return.*

Cancelations

We understand that life happens. Just like the weather we cannot predict it. Don't worry, we do have a cancelation policy. All we ask is for you to be respectful of our time and the time of other potential kiters that want to learn to kiteboard.

  • Cancellations before 24 hours receive a store credit or refund (if we cannot find a date that will work for you).
  • If you decide to cancel, in less than 24hours... This is not cool. Someone could have kiteboarding in your spot if you have informed us sooner. We will not be able to reschedule or process a return. Please be respectful of our coaches and other clients.
  • Cancellations due to weather - We will inform you 1 hour before your lesson time of any bad weather to reschedule or cancel your lesson.

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Learn to Ride (6-Hour Package)
Learn to Ride (6-Hour Package)
Learn to Ride (6-Hour Package)
Learn to Ride (6-Hour Package)

Learn to Ride (6-Hour Package)

Regular price $993.00
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This is 6 hours of kiteboarding sessions! These hours can be completed in 2 to 3 days. At the end of these hours, you will have a good kiteboarding foundation.

The sport can take many hours to learn. We have discovered, it can take anywhere from 6 to 20 hours to learn this amazing sport. Some people have more natural skill than others and will learn faster. Especially if they practice other watersports.

This package is good for those that have a lot of board-skills. You will learn how to ride, but you might need some more time on the water to become independent.

  • Prerequisite Skills - None
  • Maximum participants - 2 for Ground School / 1 for Water Session
  • Experience Level - "Never-Ever" Beginner
  • Session Time - 2 Hour (usually spread out in 3 Days)
  • Required Equipment - Closed-toe shoes and a sweater (Ground School) / Wetsuit and Harness. If you do not have your own you can borrow our wetsuits and harnesses for your session. They might be wet from the last session.

Reserve your Lesson

Book Your Session

Call or Text

415-528-2579

Once you purchase a lesson package and you do not reserve your lesson right away, we will contact you by email or phone to schedule your session. Please give us 1 or 3 days to contact you. This package is only for sessions in San Francisco's Bay Area.

Refund Policy

Lessons and Sessions

We have a 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed policy. If you decide not to continue your kiteboarding sessions with us, within 15 days from the date of your purchase, you can return or exchange your purchase. As long as you have the proof of purchase.

*Returns are processed case by case. Due to the pandemic, we cannot operate to our full potential and cash flow can be affected. Sometimes it can take some time to process your return.*

Cancelations

We understand that life happens. Just like the weather we cannot predict it. Don't worry, we do have a cancelation policy. All we ask is for you to be respectful of our time and the time of other potential kiters that want to learn to kiteboard.

  • Cancellations before 24 hours receive a store credit or refund (if we cannot find a date that will work for you).
  • If you decide to cancel, in less than 24hours... This is not cool. Someone could have kiteboarding in your spot if you have informed us sooner. We will not be able to reschedule or process a return. Please be respectful of our coaches and other clients.
  • Cancellations due to weather - We will inform you 1 hour before your lesson time of any bad weather to reschedule or cancel your lesson.

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Learn to Fly (10-Hour Package)
Learn to Fly (10-Hour Package)
Learn to Fly (10-Hour Package)
Learn to Fly (10-Hour Package)
Learn to Fly (10-Hour Package)

Learn to Fly (10-Hour Package)

Regular price $1,630.00
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From our experience, with about 10-hours of kiteboarding lessons, an average person usually will have developed the basic skills to kiteboard on their own, at least in an easy location.

These hours usually are done in about 5 days.

If you would like to start your kiteboarding journey to become independent the Learn to Fly bundle of hours is a good place to start.

  • Prerequisite Skills - None
  • Maximum participants - 2 for Ground School / 1 for Water Session
  • Experience Level - "Never-Ever" Beginner
  • Session Time - 2 Hour (usually spread out in 5 Days)
  • Required Equipment - Closed-toe shoes and a sweater (Ground School) / Wetsuit and Harness. If you do not have your own you can borrow our wetsuits and harnesses for your session. They might be wet from the last session. (Water Sessions)

 

Reserve your Lesson

Book Your Session

Call or Text

415-528-2579

Once you purchase a lesson package and you do not reserve your lesson right away, we will contact you by email or phone to schedule your session. Please give us 1 or 3 days to contact you. This package is only for sessions in San Francisco's Bay Area.

Refund Policy

Lessons and Sessions

We have a 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed policy. If you decide not to continue your kiteboarding sessions with us, within 15 days from the date of your purchase, you can return or exchange your purchase. As long as you have the proof of purchase.

*Returns are processed case by case. Due to the pandemic, we cannot operate to our full potential and cash flow can be affected. Sometimes it can take some time to process your return.*

Cancelations

We understand that life happens. Just like the weather we cannot predict it. Don't worry, we do have a cancelation policy. All we ask is for you to be respectful of our time and the time of other potential kiters that want to learn to kiteboard.

  • Cancellations before 24 hours receive a store credit or refund (if we cannot find a date that will work for you).
  • If you decide to cancel, in less than 24hours... This is not cool. Someone could have kiteboarding in your spot if you have informed us sooner. We will not be able to reschedule or process a return. Please be respectful of our coaches and other clients.
  • Cancellations due to weather - We will inform you 1 hour before your lesson time of any bad weather to reschedule or cancel your lesson.

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Introduction to Kiteboarding
Introduction to Kiteboarding
Introduction to Kiteboarding
Introduction to Kiteboarding
Introduction to Kiteboarding

Introduction to Kiteboarding

Regular price $548.00
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Are you ready to start and jump into the world of kiteboarding?

The Intro 2 Kitesurfing is a combination of a Ground School and a Water Session.

The Ground School is designed to introduce and build your kite skills on land. You need to have basic knowledge of flying a kite and the safety procedures before you enter the water. The Ground School is usually 2-Hours long and you will be paired with another beginner.

(Ground School Location depends on the weather, usually Emeryville Marina Park or Berkely's Ceasar Chavez Park)
(Ground School scheduled times depend on the weather and availability) 

Once you have completed the Ground School, you will be ready for a Water Session! During this session, you will be controlling a full-powered kite in the Bay. Depending on your comfort and skill level, we may bring a twin-tip board for you to try. Some of our clients can experience a waterstart on their first session!!

  • Prerequisite Skills - None
  • Maximum participants - 2 for Ground School / 1 for Water Session
  • Experience Level - "Never-Ever" Beginner
  • Session Time - 4 Hours (usually spread out in 2 Days, but can be completed in one)
  • Required Equipment - Closed-toe shoes, a sweater, wetsuit (water session), and water shoes or boots (water session)

 

Reserve your Lesson

Book Your Session

Call or Text

415-528-2579

Once you purchase this and you do not reserve your lesson right away, we will contact you by email or phone to talk about when you can schedule your Session. Please give us 1 to 3 days to contact you. This is only for Sessions in San Francisco's Bay Area.

Ground School Sessions are usually scheduled on Monday to Thursday at 4 PM or Weekends at 11 AM

Refund Policy

Lessons and Sessions

We have a 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed policy. If you decide not to continue your kiteboarding sessions with us, within 15 days from the date of your purchase, you can return or exchange your purchase. As long as you have the proof of purchase.

Cancelations

We understand that life happens. Just like the weather we cannot predict it. Don't worry, we do have a cancelation policy. All we ask is for you to be respectful of our time and the time of other potential kiters that want to learn to kiteboard.

  • Cancellations before 24 hours receive a store credit or refund (if we cannot find a date that will work for you).
  • If you decide to cancel, in less than 24 hours... this is not cool. You took someone's spot that could have practiced kiteboarding. No refund will be given.
  • Cancellations due to weather - We will try to inform you 1 hour before your lesson time of any bad weather to reschedule or cancel your lesson.
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Learn to be The Kiteboarder (20-Hour Package)
Learn to be The Kiteboarder (20-Hour Package)
Learn to be The Kiteboarder (20-Hour Package)
Learn to be The Kiteboarder (20-Hour Package)
Learn to be The Kiteboarder (20-Hour Package)

Learn to be The Kiteboarder (20-Hour Package)

Regular price $2,990.00
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If you know that kiteboarding is for you and want to jump in and tackle the Bay, this bundle of hours is perfect!

You will kiteboard in a way that most kiters will not experience. With 20 hours of session time, you will learn and experience everything! A KGB coach will guide you through your journey. From technical self rescues, strapless surfboards, riding upwind, and forming your own riding plan... after these hours are completed, most riders will be ready to experience their own amazing sessions!!

This is only for those who are serious about learning to kite and want to get the most use out of their money.  *Limited Packages*

  • Prerequisite Skills - None
  • Maximum participants - 2 for Ground School / 1 for Water Session
  • Experience Level - "Never-Ever" Beginner
  • Session Time - 2 Hour (usually spread out in 10 Days)
  • Required Equipment - Closed-toe shoes and a sweater (Ground School) / Wetsuit and Harness. If you do not have your own you can borrow our wetsuits and harnesses for your session. They might be wet from the last session. (Water Sessions)

 

Reserve your Lesson

Book Your Session

Call or Text

415-528-2579

Once you purchase a lesson package and you do not reserve your lesson right away, we will contact you by email or phone to schedule your session. Please give us 1 or 3 days to contact you. This package is only for sessions in San Francisco's Bay Area.

Refund Policy

Lessons and Sessions

We have a 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed policy. If you decide not to continue your kiteboarding sessions with us, within 15 days from the date of your purchase, you can return or exchange your purchase. As long as you have the proof of purchase.

*Returns are processed case by case. Due to the pandemic, we cannot operate to our full potential and cash flow can be affected. Sometimes it can take some time to process your return.*

Cancelations

We understand that life happens. Just like the weather we cannot predict it. Don't worry, we do have a cancelation policy. All we ask is for you to be respectful of our time and the time of other potential kiters that want to learn to kiteboard.

  • Cancellations before 24 hours receive a store credit or refund (if we cannot find a date that will work for you).
  • If you decide to cancel, in less than 24hours... This is not cool. Someone could have kiteboarding in your spot if you have informed us sooner. We will not be able to reschedule or process a return. Please be respectful of our coaches and other clients.
  • Cancellations due to weather - We will inform you 1 hour before your lesson time of any bad weather to reschedule or cancel your lesson.

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Sherman Island Session
Sherman Island Session
Sherman Island Session
Sherman Island Session
Sherman Island Session
Sherman Island Session

Sherman Island Session

Regular price $520.00
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Kiteboard in one of the best locations in California... legendary Sherman Island!

Sherman Island delivers epic conditions that every kiter craves... flat, warm water, and strong winds. These are perfect conditions to perfect your skills or explore Grass Islands. 

Our sessions are 3 just about 3 hours long.

You can choose to experience this location with your friend, or a solo session with one of our proficient coaches.

 

Sherman Island Session Requirements

 

  • Prerequisite Skills -  Water relaunch in deep water and body drags with the kite
  • Maximum participants - 2 
  • Experience Level -  You will need to be comfortable with deep water
  • Session Time - 3 Hour
  • Required Equipment -  Wetsuit and Harness. If you do not have your own, please inform us when you reserve your session. We have limited harnesses. Unfortunately... you do need to provide your own protection from the temperatures. 

 

Reserve your Lesson

Book Your Session

 Our Sherman Island sessions are only available by reservation. We will be here when the conditions are just right. Call or text us for more information. (415.528.2579)

Once you purchase this and you do not reserve your lesson right away, we will contact you by email or phone to talk about when you can schedule your Session. Please give us 1 or 2 days to contact you. This is only for Sessions in Sherman Island.


Refund Policy

Lessons and Sessions

We have a 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed policy. If you decide not to continue your kiteboarding sessions with us, within 15 days from the date of your purchase, you can return or exchange your purchase. As long as you have the proof of purchase.

Cancelations

We understand that life happens. Just like the weather we cannot predict it. Don't worry, we do have a cancelation policy. All we ask is for you to be respectful of our time and the time of other potential kiters that want to learn to kiteboard.

  • Cancellations before 24 hours receive a store credit or refund (if we cannot find a date that will work for you).
  • If you decide to cancel, in less than 24hours... not cool. You now took someone's spot that could have practiced to kiteboard. No refund will be given.
  • Cancellations due to weather - We will try to inform you 1 hour before your lesson time of any bad weather to reschedule or cancel your lesson.
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The Taster
The Taster
The Taster
The Taster

The Taster

Regular price $99.00
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Do you want to try the sport of kiteboarding?

The Taster will give you a taste of the sport. You will learn about the gear and fly a small power kite on land. This course was designed to be taken with other people, so bring your friend!!

  • Prerequisite Skills - None
  • Maximum participants - 2 to 3
  • Experience Level - "Never-Ever" Beginner
  • Session Time - 1 Hour
  • Required Equipment - Closed-toe shoes and a sweater
  • Semi-Private Lesson - You may be paired with another client with the same skill level.

 

(Taster Location depends on the weather, usually Emeryville Marina Park, Toll Beach Plaza, or Berkely's Ceasar Chavez Park)
(Ground School scheduled times depend on the weather and availability) 

 

Reserve your Lesson

Book Your Session

Call or Text

415-528-2579

Once you purchase a lesson package and you do not reserve your lesson right away, we will contact you by email or phone to schedule your session. Please give us 1 or 4 days to contact you. This package is only for sessions in San Francisco's Bay Area.

Taster Sessions are usually scheduled on Monday to Thursday at 4 PM or Weekends when available.

Refund Policy

Lessons and Sessions

We have a 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed policy. If you decide not to continue your kiteboarding sessions with us, within 15 days from the date of your purchase, you can return or exchange your purchase. As long as you have the proof of purchase.

Cancelations

We understand that life happens. Just like the weather we cannot predict it. Don't worry, we do have a cancelation policy. All we ask is for you to be respectful of our time and the time of other potential kiters that want to learn to kiteboard.

  • Cancellations before 24 hours receive a store credit or refund (if we cannot find a date that will work for you).
  • If you decide to cancel, in less than 24 hours... This is not cool. Someone could have kiteboarding in your spot if you have informed us sooner. We will not be able to reschedule or process a return. Please be respectful of our coaches and other clients.
  • Cancellations due to weather - We will inform you 1 hour before your lesson time of any bad weather to reschedule or cancel your lesson.

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