Private Kitesurf Lessons at Óbidos Lagoon
Learn one-on-one with a certified instructor and Nazaré big-wave kitesurfer. Over 1,200 students taught — with full focus on your progress.
Kitesurf Courses & Lessons – Óbidos Lagoon, Portugal
Private IKO-certified instruction for beginners to advanced riders — in one of Europe’s best learning spots.
Perfect for beginners. Learn kite control, safety, and body dragging in the calm waters of Óbidos Lagoon — ideal for your first kitesurfing experience in Portugal.
📲 Learn more on WhatsAppLearn to ride with confidence. This 3-day, 9-hour course gives you a complete beginner experience in Óbidos Lagoon. Safe, personalized instruction by a certified IKO instructor.
📲 Learn more on WhatsAppWant to ride upwind, improve transitions, or boost control? These intermediate kitesurf lessons are tailored to your next steps — all in the safe waters of Óbidos Lagoon.
📲 Learn more on WhatsAppTake your riding to the next level with private coaching focused on advanced technique, tricks, or wave riding. Train with a Nazaré big wave kitesurfer in Óbidos Lagoon or the Atlantic Ocean. Includes video analysis and progression plans.
📲 Learn more on WhatsAppHaven’t kited in a while? This refresher lesson helps you rebuild confidence and sharpen technique at your own pace — always 1:1 in the flat, forgiving waters of Óbidos Lagoon.
📲 Learn more on WhatsAppWhy Learn With Us
*
Why Learn With Us *
Hi, I’m Federico — an IKO Level 2 certified instructor with over 10 years of experience offering kitesurf lessons in Óbidos Lagoon and beyond.
I’ve worked with over 1,200 students and spent more than 4,500 hours teaching kitesurfing around the world — always focused on helping people of all ages learn to ride safely, confidently, and with stoke.
What Makes We Are Salty People Different?
- ✅ Lessons Tailored to You
Every session is adapted to your pace, goals, and learning style — always following IKO safety standards. - 🌍 Global Experience, Local Dedication
From the Caribbean to European coastlines, I bring a world of knowledge — now fully focused on offering private kitesurf instruction in Portugal. - ❤️ 100% Passion-Fueled Teaching
This is not a seasonal job. It’s my life. Teaching kitesurfing is my full-time profession and has been for over a decade. - 🎯 Progress Without Pressure
Whether you’re a total beginner or working on riding upwind, I’ll give you clear steps and full support to keep moving forward.
Private: Personalized one-on-one coaching tailored just for you.
Semi-Private: Kitesurfing is even better when shared with friends or family.
12 Hours – €690
Master the skills and go from zero to hero
Check AvailabilityWant to compare lesson types?
6 Hours – €260
Perfect for quick progress in multiple sessions
Check Availability9 Hours – €370
Good for spreading lessons over several days
Check AvailabilityWant to compare lesson types?
Lesson Price Summary
PRIVATE LESSONS
1 instructor — 1 student
€70 / hour
2 Hours — €135
3 Hours — €195
6 Hours — €380
9 Hours — €540
12 Hours — €690
SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
1 instructor — 2 students — 1 kite
€50 / hour
3 Hours — €135 / person
6 Hours — €255 / person
9 Hours — €360 / person
12 Hours — €455 / person
What Makes This School Different?
You always learn one-on-one with me — not a rotating team.
With over 4,000 hours of teaching experience across kitesurfing, surfing, and scuba diving, my focus is always the same: safety, real progress, and fun.
I use radio helmets to guide you in real time, and only take you out when the wind and forecast are perfect for your level.
Add to that a calm, shallow lagoon, and you’ve got the ideal setup to learn fast and feel confident on the water.
10+ years certified instructor
1,200+ students taught
Solo instructor, no rotation
IKO safety standards
Radio coaching included
Follow us on Instagram
Frequently Asked Questions
testimonials
-
"I feel safe in the water alone and around other kiteboarders. He has taught me so much about safety."
Natalie Lacey, Bury St Edmunds, UK
-
I am a 51-year-old woman with no kite or water sports experience." "Federico has been not only my instructor but the most important person I have met on my travels." "He sent learning materials, daily progress videos, and amazing kite stories – he truly believed in me." "Today I am up on the board doing some lovely long rides – solely due to his expert training."
Melissa
-
"I was kitesurfing literally two days after training started thanks to Federico’s passionate engagement." "His immediate response in a tricky situation gave me total confidence and safety." "This guy is a real credit to the kitesurfing community."
Iwo Rudowicz – Dublin, Ireland
-
"Very patient and very clear instruction, with video analysis that made a big difference." "I felt very safe and confident thanks to the instructor’s experience and competence."
🇧🇪 Lieve Roodhooft – Schoten, Belgium
-
"From zero experience to autonomous kite-surfer in 5 lessons – all thanks to Federico." "He explains everything in the simplest way and gives just the right info at the right time." "His engagement and visible joy in my progress motivated me not to give up."
Tomek Friebe – Otelfingen, Poland
-
"Federico did an outstanding job and emphasized safety, technical skills, and solid instruction." "Highly recommend!"
🇺🇸 Brandom – United States
-
🇺🇸 Adolfo C
"Federico is one of the best instructors I have seen in my many years enjoying this sport."
"Improved jumping and advanced with hydrofoil boards during our lessons." -
“A package of lessons with Federico Kessler made me improve jump technique and outcomes significantly as well as introduced me to hydrofoil boards.”
-
“Federico is a fantastic and clearly experienced instructor – really calm, knowledgeable, and focused on making sure everything was safe but still fun. He tailored the lessons to my skill level and pace, which made for quick progression.” —
Alex Rabinovich
-
“The lessons with Federico were fantastic. He was very calm, knowledgeable and fun; considering we were first timers, he made us feel fully safe, confident and competent. We had so much fun that he definitely converted us to the kitesurf lifestyle!” —
Betsy Lake
-
“Federico was a great teacher, and I had a lot of fun kiting with him. Very supportive and good at explaining. The place is also an amazing place to kite!” —
Peder Kjellen
✅ Credentials & Languages
🎓 IKO Certified Instructor Level 2
10+ years | 4,500+ hours of teaching experience in kitesurfing, scuba diving & surfing across 10 countries
🇦🇷 🇧🇿 🇧🇷 🇲🇽 🇦🇼 🇧🇶 🇧🇸 🇦🇬 🇪🇸 🇵🇹
🌍🌎🌏
Sharing this passion with 1200+ students from every corner of the world
📘 IKO Courses and Certificates
✨ Teaching to Children
✔️ Induced & Apparent Wind and Wind Window
✔️ International Kiteboarding Signs
✔️ Basic Principles of Aerodynamics
✔️ Factors Affecting Kite's Power
✔️ Points of Sail Terminology
✔️ Self-Rescue & Pack Down
✔️ Aspect Ratio (AR)
✔️ Boat Handling
✔️ Equipment
🌍 LESSONS AVAILABLE IN:
🇪🇸 Spanish 🇬🇧 English 🇵🇹 Portuguese
Contact US
Ready to fly?
Reach out for questions, bookings, or anything you need.
We’ll get back to you as soon as possible!