Kitefoil & Wingfoil
Coaching
in Langebaan, South Africa
with Rob Claisse
A partnership between
What are you here to foil?
Kitefoil Coaching
First proper foil runs, through to gybes, downloops, tacks and 360s.
Wingfoil Coaching
Ride faster, gybe cleanly, refine your tacks and start linking bumps.
Why Langebaan?
Langebaan is one of the best kitefoiling locations in the world. Cape Town and the surrounding areas may be known for strong winds and big air, but Langebaan often delivers moderate, steady winds—perfect for kitefoiling & Wingfoiling.
With flat water and consistent breezes of 12 knots or more almost every day through the summer, it’s an ideal spot to progress your foiling. And while I may be biased, I believe I’m the right coach to help you get there.
Learning the basics with High Palms
I only coach foiling, not first-time kiting (you need to be able to kiteboard before your can learn to kitefoil) or beginner winging.
If you are starting from scratch, my colleagues at High Palms — right here on the lagoon — will get you riding, and then I can help you as when you want to progress further.
Rob Claisse / Kitefoil Coach
Why am I coaching in Langebaan?
Because it’s my favorite foiling spot in the world! Flat water and reliable wind almost every day make Langebaan the perfect place to progress your wingfoiling.
I’ve been coming to South Africa for 23 years and living in Langebaan for the last 8. I never get bored of foiling here—every year I return to the UK having made a big leap forward in my riding, and now I can help you do the same.
Why trust me to coach you?
I’ve been kiteboarding for over 26 years, kitefoiling for 10, wingfoiling for 6, and teaching wind sports in one form or another for nearly 21 years. I created the Progression series of instructional DVDs, app, and streaming service, which have helped over 200,000 people learn and improve their kiteboarding, kitesurfing, and kitefoiling.
In recent years, alongside coaching partner Danny Morrice, I’ve run leading kitefoiling camps around the world—and now wingfoiling too. I also co-authored the British Kitesports Association’s kitefoiling syllabus and was lead coach for the RYA British Youth Team for Kitefoil, training the youth squad on their journey to the Olympics.
I love foiling, I love figuring out how to teach it, and ultimately I want to ensure everyone gets the most out of their time on the water.