Learn Kiteboarding with Scratch Kiteboarding in Wilmington NC
So what is Kiteboarding? Kiteboarding is an exciting sport that is very similar to wakeboarding but instead of being pulled by a boat…you guessed it…you use a kite and a little help from Mother Nature!
Scratch kiteboarding is now offering a wide variety of Kiteboarding lessons from beginner to advanced. Our professional staff, latest kiteboarding equipment and “personalized” lesson plans makes us the best kiteboarding school in the Wilmington, NC area. Scratch’s Yuichi is a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain and all our instructors are CPR and First Aid certified.
Due to its unique challenges, kiteboarding requires proper knowledge about equipment and environmental conditions (wind speed, direction, tides, currents, high/low pressure systems, etc). Scratch Kiteboarding is dedicated to providing a lesson that suits your comfort and experience level. If you are just visiting Wilmington, NC or live in the area, we can help you learn how to safely fly a kite, ride a board on the water, and help you “on your way” to becoming a confident and safe kiteboarder!

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$99/person
This is the very first step on being a kiteboarder. The lesson will cover from wind window theory to basics of flying and controlling a kite.
You will learn:
- Weather conditions and location safety
- How to setup a trainer kite
- Wind window
- Kiting theory
- Flying & control a kite
- Launching & landing a kite
Up to 4 students
Strictly on land
(1.5hours)
$350/person
In this next 3 hour kiteboarding lesson, you will put all your skills learned in beginner lesson. You will learn and experience the true power of the kite in the water and learn how to kiteboard!Skills you will learn:
- How to rig a 4-line kite
- Performing self rescue
- Kiting safety
- Water start
- Body drag
Up to 2 students
Water Lesson
(3 hour)
$99/hour (min 3 hours)
This is the package for those who are looking to brush up the skills, need boat assistance or just any advice from our pro-coach.If you want to:
- Learn more board skills
- Learn how to go upwind
- Learn backroll, front roll, etc
- Just get riding advice with assistance
Up to 2 students
Water Lesson
(3 hour)
$450 (3 hr) / $99 onward
This is for someone:
- Who needs 100% attention
- Wants privacy
- Jetski assist (downwinder)
- 100% catering
Up to 2 private group students
100% catered
3hours +
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