Kitesurfing &
Wing School
on Lake Garda

From Beginner to Professional —
at the most beautiful spot in Italy

It's great that you're here! With us on Lake Garda, you will learn kitesurfing and wingfoiling in a relaxed, familiar atmosphere, whether you are a beginner or advanced. In our courses and camps, we guide you on the water with passion and experience. We're looking forward to seeing you!

Our kitesurf and wingfoil school on Lake Garda in Italy offers daily beginner kite courses, advanced kite courses, private kite lessons, as well as foil kite courses and wingfoil courses throughout the whole season. On top of that, Avid Kiteboarding organizes camps and sailing trips to the most fantastic places on earth for all kitesurfers who love to travel among you.

Zwei Kitesurfer auf dem blauen Wasser mit einem großen roten und einem blauen Kite, bewölkter Himmel und Berge im Hintergrund.

Kitesurfing Courses

From beginner to advanced: Learn to kitesurf in unique conditions, surrounded by authentic Italian flair at our kite school on Lake Garda.

Mann steht auf einem Hydrofoil-Surfbrett und hält einen Handwing  über dem Wasser.

Wingfoiling Courses

Wing foiling is the new trend on Lake Garda! Thanks to the huge riding area and constant wind, you learn winging with us quickly and efficiently.

Drei lächelnde Personen mit Wassersportausrüstung vor Grünpflanzen und Sonnensegeln an einem sonnigen Tag.

Shuttle & Rental

Experience on board our shuttle boat unique kitesurfing and wing foiling sessions with or without equipment with us on Lake Garda.

10 Good Reasons to Learn Kitesurfing on Lake Garda

  • 100% wind guarantee
  • Over 10 years of experience
  • VDWS wing & kite school
  • Small training groups
  • Latest equipment
  • Radio instruction & GPS
  • Boat training - Safety First!
  • Individual coaching sessions
  • Pro kiteboarder in the team
  • Every course plants trees
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Camps Worldwide

Kite Camp Brazil

Avid Kiteboarding offers an exceptional kitecamp along the northern coast of Brazil: 3 weeks, 3 top spots, constant wind, sun and Brazilian lifestyle make for an unforgettable experience. The trip combines intensive kitesurfing, professional coaching, community and relaxation in comfortable accommodation.

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Pool im Kitecamp Brasilien

Kite Camp Mexico

Join an unforgettable kitecamp in Mexico, where fantastic kitesurfing conditions meet wide sandy beaches, steady winds, and nonstop action on the water. Between intensive sessions, dive into Mexican culture, savor incredible local food, and unwind during relaxed evenings in a truly unique atmosphere.

Explore Mexico
Mexico beach kite camp with kites

Kitesafari Egypt

The kitesafari in Egypt is more than just an ordinary kitesurfing vacation: a week on a yacht to the most beautiful spots on the Red Sea. Remote lagoons, constant wind and plenty of space offer perfect conditions for all levels. Dream spots, sun and community make this safari an intensive kitesurfing experience.

Explore Egypt
Drohnenaufnahme einer sandigen Landzunge, umgeben von klarem türkisfarbenem Wasser, mit einer kleinen Gruppe von Menschen und einem Boot in der Nähe.
Empfang an der Kitesurf Station

News

Here you can find all the latest news about our kite and wing school on Lake Garda.

Latest news

Spot

Information about our kite center and everything else about wind and weather at our home spot.

About the spot
Das Avid Kitesurfing und Wingsurfing Team

Team

We are a young and dynamic team with excellent training and lots of experience in kitesurfing and wingfoiling.

Our team
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Trip Planning

More information about how to get to Lake Garda and nearby accommodation options.

Plan your trip

What our customers say

“Ahoy landlubbers and sailors! Make sure to set course with the captain and his Avid crew! Super friendly and awesome guys. At the kite school on Lake Garda, I always felt in great hands. All in all, an amazing kite experience and just an incredible time!”

Markus Friederich
Kitesurfer an der Station

“Highly recommended kite school in a perfect location! After taking several kite courses in different places around the world, I finally managed to master water starts with Simon. The equipment is state of the art, the atmosphere is great, and the cozy center is beautifully set among olive trees. There are often group activities in the evenings as well. Accommodation for every taste is within walking distance.”

Christina Blum
Frau lächelt im Kamera

“A small, friendly kite school on Lake Garda, which makes it very personal and family-like. You get plenty of time on the water, learn a lot, and most importantly, have loads of fun! I’ve been there twice now. I’ve always met great people, had an amazing time both on and off the water, and I’m happy to come back again. Thank you!”

Tina opitz
Frau lächelt in Kamera

Why Avid Kite Boarding

Team

Driven by our passion for wind and water, an experienced team of kitesurf and wingfoil instructors is ready for you at Avid Kiteboarding. We not only have a sound education, but above all a lot of experience and joy in what we do. True to the motto: “Quality, safety and lots of fun!“ let's get the best out of every session.

Quality and Safety

At our kite and wing school on Lake Garda, we teach in small groups with VDWS-certified instructors to maximise your learning progress. Every session is tailored to your individual level. With boat support and radio instruction, we ensure the highest level of safety while kitesurfing and wingfoiling. Safety first!

Special Atmosphere

What makes us special? Good atmosphere, professional support and a unique lifestyle. Be part of our community and spend unforgettable days with us. After your kitesurf or wingfoil session, enjoy relaxing evenings with pizza, aperol spritz and fantastic sunsets. That is exactly the spirit of Avid Kiteboarding.

Incredible Spots

Our world is full of wonders. Turquoise lakes, endless expanses of the sea, majestic rock formations, breathtaking sand dunes and energizing winds. Discover the best spots for kite surfing and wingfoiling and experience pure freedom with us. Always looking for wind, adventure and unforgettable moments.

The kite school that plants trees

With the help of Ecologi & the Trillion Tree Campaign on behalf of the United Nations Environment Programme, our kite school on Lake Garda is planting new trees in order to protect the climate in the long term and preserve biodiversity. Your kite and wing course plants a tree and you are thus actively contributing to environmental, climate and nature protection. We also support projects that protect the rainforest and promote wind energy: You will learn kiting and winging on Lake Garda with us in a completely CO2 neutral way!

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FAQ: General questions about kitesurfing & wingfoiling

Why learn kitesurfing and wingfoiling on Lake Garda?

Our Kite school and wing school on Lake Garda has a trained and experienced team who will teach you kitesurfing and wingfoiling with lots of fun and professionalism. We are also located at one of the most windproof Kitespots in Europe and always guarantee maximum safety through boat training & radio training.

Who can learn kitesurfing and wingfoiling?

Anyone can learn kitesurfing or wingfoiling! You don't need any previous experience and age is also not decisive. We have already taught students from 10 years to 84 years of age. A certain sportiness naturally increases your learning speed.

How quickly can you learn kitesurfing and wingfoiling?

An athletic beginner needs an average of 5 to 10 days to become anindependent kitesurfer and wingfoiler on Lake Garda. Depending on your personal learning speed, however, it can also work faster or take a little longer.

Where can you learn kiting or wingfoiling?

The wind and external conditions are two decisive factors! At Lake Garda in Italy, we have twice a day with the wind and a huge area to learn kitesurfing and wingfoiling in the best conditions. Our kite school on Lake Garda has been particularly effective on kite courses and Wing courses specialized for beginners and advanced users.

What is the best way to learn kitesurfing and winging?

Since kiting and winging is a fun/extreme sport which can also involve dangerous situations, it is particularly important to be taught by a trained and experienced instructor or a licensed water sports school.

Where is the best kitesurfing and wingspot on Lake Garda?

Since Lake Garda has only limited entry opportunities, most kite schools and wing schools travel by boat to the “wind spot”. The surf schools are mainly located on the east side of Lake Garda, as there are many beautiful lodgings and opportunities to alternative sports There is. Avid Kiteboarding is located near Malcesine in Assenza and therefore right in front of our Kite spot.

What is kitesurfing anyway?

Kitesurfing, kiteboarding or kiting, is a water sport that originated more than 30 years ago from wakeboarding/water skiing and kite flying. When kitesurfing, the athlete stands on a board that is similar to a small surfboard or wakeboard. It is pulled by a high-performance kite. The interplay of waves and the power of the wind makes it possible to learn jumps and tricks.

How much does your own kitesurf or wingfoil equipment cost?

Depending on whether you want to buy new or used kitesurf or wingfoil equipment and to what extent, you need an average of between 1000€ and 3500€. After completing your courses you can also rent equipment. But feel free to let our team at our Lake Garda kite school advise!

Which kite, kite board, harness, bar do I need for kitesurfing?

Since there is a wide variety of kitesurfing equipment, it is recommended, especially for beginners and advanced kitesurfers, to try out the equipment before buying and get advice from an expert (kite instructor/ kite shop). On average, however, you need two kites, a bar, a board and a harness to cover most of the wind range.

Where can I kitesurf or wingfoil in summer?

Our Lake Garda kite school Is located at one of the windiest kitesurf and wingspots in Europe and is recommended due to its warm temperatures and the huge area. In Germany, the North and Baltic Seas are particularly recommended.

Where can I kitesurf and wingfoil in winter?

Avid Kiteboarding offers during the winter months kitecamps and sailing trips among the most beautiful and windiest Kitespots worldwide. Brazil, Mexico and Egypt are popular travel destinations. Wingfoilers are also welcome at all our camps.

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