Discover the real journeys of students who took the leap and transformed their lives through our kitesurf instructor courses.
These testimonials share how they turned their passion for kiting into a full-time lifestyle
traveling the world, teaching in exotic locations, and living the dream. If you’ve ever wondered what life could be like as a certified kite instructor, their stories say it all.
Jason
Since the IKO course I have started my own kite school Why Knot Kiting and taught 654 hrs of lessons. It’s amazing being an instructor and having the opportunity to share this passion with people from all over the world. I’ve lost track of how many countries my students have come from. It’s such a rewarding feeling helping a student learn to kite or progress on a skill they are working on.
Emily
Since acquiring my IKO instructor certification with Charly in 2022 I have had the incredible opportunity of travelling the world and working on some of the best beaches! After working in Canada for a while I started travelling to places like Dominican Republic, Aruba, Brazil and Turks and Caicos all while sharing my love for kitesurfing! Thank you Charly for giving me the knowledge I needed to succeed in this industry!😁
Raquel & Sam
Taking the IKO Instructor Course at Reefkite academy as been a game changer. You made everything clear, practical, and fun — and gave us the tools to confidently teach and empower new riders. Since getting certified, we've kited and taught in incredible places like Puerto Rico, Madagascar, and beyond, weaving kiteboarding into our YogaSlackers retreats around the world.
Helping students catch their first ride is pure magic. Teaching kiteboarding has added so much joy, freedom, and stoke to our lives — and our global community.
Wessel
Being a kitesurf instructor has opened up an incredible lifestyle. Travelling all over the world to the best kite spots, meeting amazing people and spreading the stoke! Teaching in places such as the Dominican Republic, Cape Town and from sailing yachts in Greece has made me even more addicted to kitesurfing!
Furkan
As kitesurfer and instructor i always enjoy to share my knowledge when I'm traveling. I start my career in Turkiye and got my instructor certificate from Turkish sailing federation. After teaching 3 years in Turkiye I decided to get my IKO equivalency course in Cabarete DR with Charly to refresh my knowledge and to be able to tech in another countries. Course with Charly was not only refresh for my knowledge it was also new perspectives for my kite life. After learning more from Charly I became more confident and start to travel and teach in different countries such as Dominican Republic, Spain .Now I'm managing a kite school in Portugal.
Manuel
Since becoming an instructor, I have had the opportunity to travel to incredible places like Portugal, Sri Lanka, and Tunisia to teach, while also exploring and kiting and surfing on different parts of the world during my free time. Thanks to what I learned from Charly and Maxime at the Reef Kite Academy, I was able to introduce many people to kiting in a safe and enjoyable way, helping them discover new passions. This job has allowed me to meet amazing people, create meaningful connections, and open doors to new opportunities. I truly enjoy this lifestyle and the freedom it brings.
Every story begins with a first step. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced rider looking to take the next step, our instructor training program opens the door to freedom, adventure, and a global community. Inspired by these experiences? Your journey could be next.
