Kitefoil
Coaching
in Langebaan, South Africa
with Rob Claisse
A partnership between
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.
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.
Read on to discover the courses I offer and learn more about me and my coaching approach.
Kitefoil Coaching for All Levels
Learn to Kitefoil
Beginners
Who
Equipment
Aim
The goal is to give you a solid understanding of how to kitefoil, correct any fundamental mistakes, and build the confidence to progress independently.
Kitefoiling progression varies—some riders pick it up in a single session, while others need a few more. Whatever your pace, I’ll make sure the learning is safe, efficient, and enjoyable. I’ll stop bad habits before they form, help you progress faster, and ensure you have fun as you begin this new chapter in your kiting journey.
Improve your Kitefoiling
Intermediate / Advanced
Who
Equipment
Aim
In a 2-hour session we’ll usually focus on one or two key skills, while also fine-tuning the fundamentals you already have dialled in.
We can work on:
- Stance and speed control to ride faster and with confidence
- First gybes and foot changes
- Adding downloops to gybes (arguably the most valuable kitefoiling skill!)
- 360s and a full range of tacks: Heel-to-Toe, Toe-to-Heel, Push, and Roll tacks
- Advanced skills like ski stance, sitting down, strapless or strapped jumps, and even “round the worlds”
Whatever your level, the aim is progression—pushing your foiling to the next stage with clear, practical steps.
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.
Sessions and Pricing
Progression Session
My core 1:1 session — the fastest way to fix what is holding you back.
Around 90 minutes on the water, with short breaks on the beach to review and debrief.
Constant 2-way communication on and off the water.
I teach you how to spot you own mistakes, to ensure you keep learning way after the lessons is over.
Break down complex techniques in to simple drills, so you can build up to the main event
Workshops
New for 2027: Group workshops on a single technique - a great, low cost way to get started with Progression coaching.
A gybe, a tack, downloops, foot changes — properly understand the theory
4+ people with beach drills to re-enforce the technique, ask question to get you ready for the water
Hit the water, practice - Rob available beach side for further individual questions and final group debreif
2–5 Day Private Camps
Your own private camp with my full focus — around 4 hours of coaching a day.
A full briefing each morning, truly understand each new technique and a review of the previous day’s footage.
2–3 hours of 1:1 coaching daily with video filming, split into one or two sessions. Like any Progression Session - BBtalkin headsets, Feedback Loop and The Progression Method.
Multiple days, multiple techniques, the opportunity for new insight to sink in and keep building.
You get the best wind and tide windows, flexible around family or the rest of your trip.
Further options
Get in touch for dates and pricing on these.
Group Camps
A small group of riders working on similar skills, with filming and daily video analysis. Much like our week long group camps, running all day with multiple sessions. Bring your crew or join one of our planned camps.
Guided Runs
Explore Langebaan Lagoon or the coast of Cape Town - less about learning new tricks and more building the confidence to ride in different conditions and put skills into practice. Either 1:1 or small groups.
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.