Wind. Speed. Freedom.
Teaching kitesurfing, wingfoil, hydrofoil and snowkiting for over 20 years. In Russian, English and Spanish — year-round.
Kite · Wing · Foil
Kitesurfing, wingfoil and hydrofoil on the Gulf of Finland from May to October
Snowkite · Wing
Snow lessons on board or skis across the frozen expanses of Ladoga and the Gulf
Core Kites
Kites, boards, bars, foils, pumps. Consultation and pre-purchase check included
From zero
to riding on your own
Basic
- Intro to gear and safety systems
- Trainer kite control on the beach
- Wind window theory, launch and landing with an assistant
Short
Top pick- Water entry and exit, kite relaunch
- Body drag, including with the board in hand
- Preparation for the water start
Full course
- Water start in both directions
- Short controlled rides
- Ready for independent riding
Private
- Stable riding, tacking, upwind
- Turns without stopping, self-rescue
- Reading conditions and choosing a spot
Short
2G: Two-handed body drag and power strokes
Two-handed body drag to keep the kite stable. Power-stroke technique for moving through the water.
2H: Upwind body drag with the board and self-rescue
Body-drag upwind to return to the board. Self-rescue basics and the first steps of packing gear in the water.
2I: Right-of-way rules and the water start
Right-of-way rules on the water, the steady-pull («bulldozer») drill for constant traction, the water start and a controlled stop.
An international school
rooted in Saint Petersburg
Where we ride
More than 10 trusted spots around Saint Petersburg. We pick the right one based on the wind on the day of your lesson.
Dubki
A popular learning spot near Saint Petersburg. Sandy entry, shallow water up to 200 metres — ideal for the first steps on a kite.
Kokkorevo
A base on Lake Ladoga — water in summer, ice in winter for snowkiting and wing. Wide-open spaces, for confident riders.
Kronstadt (Shanets)
Southerly winds build up on the open water, a vast area without obstacles. For confident riders.
Moments on water and ice
What students say
“За 3 занятия встала на доску — Саша подбирал упражнения под мой уровень, объяснял спокойно и без давления. Через неделю уехала кататься на Ладогу уже самостоятельно.”
“Joined Element5 camp in Egypt. Equipment was top (Core kites), instructor spoke perfect Spanish, progressed from zero to independent in 5 days. Best camp experience so far.”
“Пришёл с опытом windsurf, хотел wingfoil. Костя за 4 занятия поставил на фойл и показал базовые джайбы. Объясняет по-инженерному — мне именно так надо.”
Give the gift of wind
and freedom
A certificate for any discipline and any number of hours. Valid for one year from activation, transferable to another person, works in winter and summer. Time and spot — chosen based on the weather.
An Element5 kite school training certificate is a safe and quick path to learning kitesurfing. Lessons include personal instructor time and rental of all required equipment. The total training time is shown on the certificate. We teach both winter and summer.
- In 2 hours — getting to know how a real kite is built, piloting practice on the beach, safety systems and control elements. With solid theory, the second hour can be spent on the water.
- In 4 hours — controlling the kite in the water, body-drag, self-rescue; approaching the water start and, if athletic skills allow, the first 10–20 meters of riding.
- In 8 hours — guaranteed water start and short controlled rides, usually downwind. Eight hours without long breaks let you safely enter the world of kiting and start progressing on your own.
If you already know how to ride and need extra coaching or to fix mistakes — the certificate is great for further progress. The program is discussed in advance and tailored to you.
The certificate from activation, can be transferred to other people and used in winter. Time and place of lessons depend on current weather (in summer — wind at 5–9 m/s).
Ready to catch the wind?
Drop us a line — we'll match a discipline, spot and date to the forecast. Quick replies guaranteed.