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BEGINNER’S INTRO TO KITESURFING

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Welcome the sport of kitesurfing! There are two components: kite-flying/board
riding. You need to do both well separately before you are able to do both
simultaneously. Join our beginner kitesurfing lesson to get started!

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KITETHEBAY INSTRUCTOR’S BIO

John von Tesmar is the lead instructor/owner of KiteTheBay.  He started the
company in 2009.  His love of water activities includes sailing, wakeboarding,
water-skiing, surfing, windsurfing and beach-chilling.  When not on his boat
teaching on the Bay, he is seeking ocean enjoyment somewhere, foiling mostly in
wind or waves, with wings or kites.  He has participated in numerous
HyrdroFoiling Racing events over the last few years in San Francisco and La
Ventana, Baja Mexico where he spends the winter months.

Originally from Cleveland Ohio, John grew up on Lake Erie, learning to sail with
his father and friends.  He later learned how to windsurf and then kitesurf in
2003.  He spent summers working as a windsurf instructor in Hatteras, North
Carolina and the Columbia River Gorge, before moving to the SF Bay Area where he
started teaching kitesurfing. KiteTheBay is a product of his diverse experience
and desire to provide the kitesufing experience in a more efficient and
practical way.  Book your Bay area kitesurfing lessons online today!


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WINDS OF PRAISE: GET THE KITETHEBAY EXPERIENCE!
★★★★★

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Flying the Kite


John's the best and getting out in the boat gets you comfortable kiting in the
bay in no time. Even in lighter wind conditions he can help find the best area
to go and get you up and kiting. The kiting anchor to the boat is a great way to
get comfortable flying the kite, and is so much better than any trainer kite
would be.

– Brendon S., Yelp
A blast!


John was great, had a blast! Really liked that it was one-on-one and we were on
the water in his boat the entire time because I got to learn a lot in just a few
hours.

– Dana F., Yelp
Great Instructor


John is a great and calm instructor and the entire setup of going out on a boat
was perfect for me as a beginner. I was able to get up and do my first rides
already in the middle of the first lesson supported by Johns instructions that I
received via speakers in the helmet. I will definitely book more classes in the
future to get myself to the next level.

– Immanuel B., Yelp
Excellent teacher


John is an excellent teacher with years of water and wind knowledge. His program
offers a safe path to wind sport proficiency.

– Louis G., Yelp
Wingfoil Lesson


The beginner wingfoil lesson was completely satisfactory. John is very well
equipped for a smooth learning experience. The boat, size variety in equipment
and radio-helmet makes the progress quick. John himself observes mistakes
correctly and provides realtime feedback. Great experience

– Osman E., Yelp
Flying the Kite


John's the best and getting out in the boat gets you comfortable kiting in the
bay in no time. Even in lighter wind conditions he can help find the best area
to go and get you up and kiting. The kiting anchor to the boat is a great way to
get comfortable flying the kite, and is so much better than any trainer kite
would be.

– Brendon S., Yelp
A blast!


John was great, had a blast! Really liked that it was one-on-one and we were on
the water in his boat the entire time because I got to learn a lot in just a few
hours.

– Dana F., Yelp
Great Instructor


John is a great and calm instructor and the entire setup of going out on a boat
was perfect for me as a beginner. I was able to get up and do my first rides
already in the middle of the first lesson supported by Johns instructions that I
received via speakers in the helmet. I will definitely book more classes in the
future to get myself to the next level.

– Immanuel B., Yelp
Excellent teacher


John is an excellent teacher with years of water and wind knowledge. His program
offers a safe path to wind sport proficiency.

– Louis G., Yelp
Wingfoil Lesson


The beginner wingfoil lesson was completely satisfactory. John is very well
equipped for a smooth learning experience. The boat, size variety in equipment
and radio-helmet makes the progress quick. John himself observes mistakes
correctly and provides realtime feedback. Great experience

– Osman E., Yelp
Flying the Kite


John's the best and getting out in the boat gets you comfortable kiting in the
bay in no time. Even in lighter wind conditions he can help find the best area
to go and get you up and kiting. The kiting anchor to the boat is a great way to
get comfortable flying the kite, and is so much better than any trainer kite
would be.

– Brendon S., Yelp
A blast!


John was great, had a blast! Really liked that it was one-on-one and we were on
the water in his boat the entire time because I got to learn a lot in just a few
hours.

– Dana F., Yelp
Great Instructor


John is a great and calm instructor and the entire setup of going out on a boat
was perfect for me as a beginner. I was able to get up and do my first rides
already in the middle of the first lesson supported by Johns instructions that I
received via speakers in the helmet. I will definitely book more classes in the
future to get myself to the next level.

– Immanuel B., Yelp
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