Wing foiling is the fastest-growing water sport, and El Gouna’s flat lagoon is the perfect place to learn. Riah Kite Academy offers structured wing foil courses from first flight to foiling, with dedicated equipment and patient instruction. No prior kite or surf experience is needed — most students are riding within two sessions.
Before you begin your lessons, we’ll evaluate your ability and skill level, to ensure you’re learning the right techniques and mastering the fundamentals quickly. If this is your first time learning wing, the lessons will begin with the SUP board. Areas your instructor will focus on include:
€80 per person
After you have completed your theory, for the conditions to be suitable will we require a minimum of 5 knots wind speed. KitePeople reception team will contact you the day before your booking to keep you updated regarding conditions and starting times.
If mother nature doesn’t wave her magic wand and there wind conditions are weak, don’t worry our reception team will be in touch to reschedule on the next available time slot. If you are here on holiday and get unlucky with the wind, we will gladly refund or issue a voucher, but fingers crossed you get good conditions.
You can check the live wind conditions on our Weather page
Before you begin your lessons, we’ll evaluate your ability and skill level, to ensure you’re learning the right techniques and mastering the fundamentals quickly. If this is your first time learning wing, the lessons will begin with the SUP board. Areas your instructor will focus on include:
€190 per person
After you have completed your theory, for the conditions to be suitable will we require a minimum of 5 knots wind speed. KitePeople reception team will contact you the day before your booking to keep you updated regarding conditions and starting times.
If mother nature doesn’t wave her magic wand and there wind conditions are weak, don’t worry our reception team will be in touch to reschedule on the next available time slot. If you are here on holiday and get unlucky with the wind, we will gladly refund or issue a voucher, but fingers crossed you get good conditions.
You can check the live wind conditions on our Weather page
Before you begin your lessons, we’ll evaluate your ability and skill level, to ensure you’re learning the right techniques and mastering the fundamentals quickly. . If this is your first time learning wing, the lessons will begin with the SUP board and once you have mastered the wing control, you will progress to use a hydrofoil board. Areas your instructor will focus on include:
€350 per person
After you have completed your theory, for the conditions to be suitable will we require a minimum of 5 knots wind speed. KitePeople reception team will contact you the day before your booking to keep you updated regarding conditions and starting times.
If mother nature doesn’t wave her magic wand and there wind conditions are weak, don’t worry our reception team will be in touch to reschedule on the next available time slot. If you are here on holiday and get unlucky with the wind, we will gladly refund or issue a voucher, but fingers crossed you get good conditions.
You can check the live wind conditions on our Weather page
Before you begin your lessons, we’ll evaluate your ability and skill level, to ensure you’re learning the right techniques and mastering the fundamentals quickly. . If this is your first time learning wing, the lessons will begin with the SUP board and once you have mastered the wing control, you will progress to use a hydrofoil board. Areas your instructor will focus on include:
€720 per person
After you have completed your theory, for the conditions to be suitable will we require a minimum of 5 knots wind speed. KitePeople reception team will contact you the day before your booking to keep you updated regarding conditions and starting times.
If mother nature doesn’t wave her magic wand and there wind conditions are weak, don’t worry our reception team will be in touch to reschedule on the next available time slot. If you are here on holiday and get unlucky with the wind, we will gladly refund or issue a voucher, but fingers crossed you get good conditions.
You can check the live wind conditions on our Weather page
The hydrofoil board, or as we like to call it, the magic carpet of the sea, looks like a traditional surfboard, but with one major difference: a long, curved fin attached to the bottom of the board. This fin, called a hydrofoil, acts like an airplane wing and creates lift as the board moves through the water. This lift allows the board to rise up out of the water,making you float on the air, reducing drag and creating a smooth and fast ride. It takes a little practice to get the hang of it, but once you do, you’ll feel like you’re flying over the waves.
With its long, sleek design and mysterious hydrofoil attachment, whilst riding the foil you’ll feel like riding a unicorn sailing through the clouds!
With its wing-like hydrofoil attached to the underside, this bad boy generates lift like nobody’s business. It’s like having a personal genie granting your wish to fly above the waves! So how exactly does it do it… the Riah Kite Academy people get a little geeky to explain…
This remarkable invention relies on the principle of lift to defy gravity and soar above the water. The hydrofoil itself is like a wing attached to the underside of the surfboard. When the board moves through the water, by manipulating the angle of attack, the hydrofoil creates a pressure differential with low pressure on the top of the wing, high pressure on the bottom. This difference in pressure creates lift that raises the board up, up, and away.
When it comes to choosing the right size, we take a range of factors into account, including your weight, skill level, wind conditions, and the size of the board you are using.
Generally speaking, smaller wings (also called sails) are better suited for lighter riders or those just starting out, as they offer greater control and are easier to handle in lighter winds. Larger wings, on the other hand, are better for heavier riders or those with more experience, as they offer greater power and speed and are better suited for stronger winds.
| Wing Size | Wind Range |
| 3m2 | 20-45 knots (23-50 mph) |
| 4m2 | 14-30 knots (16-34 mph) |
| 5m2 | 10-25 knots (11-28 mph) |
| 6m2 + | 8-18 knots (9-20 mph) |
When deciding the optimal board to use (and to prevent you landing in our second lagoon) there are four main factors we should consider:
| Rider Weight | Foil Size (area) |
| < 70 Kgs | 1500 cm2 |
| 70 Kg – 85 kg | 2000 cm2 |
| 85kg < | 2000 + cm2 |
KitePeople are the OG’s. With two decades of experience, we know a trick or two that we can share with you!
At KitePeople we upgrade our equipment each year so we have the current seasons range. We only work with the top brands to ensure you have the best experience and progression.
Our instructors are the best in the industry. Each instructor is IKO certified and completed their full training.
Our lessons are maximum 2 people per instructor, which allows for better interaction and feedback for the students.
After completion of lessons you will receive a IKO licence to prove you are certified and have reached the level to kite independently.
Located in the Movenpick Resort, a short walk from you room, life is very easy as our beach boys set up your equipment for you.
We are ranked No.1 kitesurfing school in Egypt with 5 stars! Travelers Choice Award winner for 5 consecutive years.
Shallow flat turquoise water … a kitesurfers heaven
Typically we experience over 270 windy days per year
The kitesurfing community is like no other, now you will become part of it.
Spent the afternoon with the kids. Wonderful chilled ambiance, attentive staff and great food. My daughter loved her mocktail as well 🙂 definitely a great place to hang out even if you’re not a kiter. Already a big fan of their pizza and Riah will definitely become our favorite hang out place in El Gouna.
New kite spot with attractive architecture and a great ambience. The staff is very accommodating and pleasant! The pizza… will quickly advance from an insider tip to the best pizza in El Gouna. Riah will become my new chill place.
Greatest kitesurfing spot in Elgouna. Highly recommend for beginner, professional riders that would like to improve their skills, shallow Long Beach and really wide that can accommodate many kiters with very safe distance in between riders. Looking forward for next ride.
