This is Mark…
Tried to teach himself to kitefoil, but every session ended the same way — crashing straight after the waterstart. 💥
He booked two 1:1 days with me in Portland to sort it out.
Classic twintipper habits were holding him back:
✅ Weight dumping onto his heels
✅ Kite left low after the waterstart
✅ Front hand coming off the bar
Over the two days we worked through a range of fixes before narrowing it down to the key changes:
✅ Keeping the kite high after the initial waterstart
✅ Weight forward, riding the board off the foil
✅ Both hands staying on the bar while foiling
By the end of day two, Mark was foiling confidently in both directions — upwind, across wind and downwind. 🤙
Small technical habits like these are so easy to pick up when you’re self-teaching, and really hard to spot on your own. A couple of days of focused coaching can save months of frustration.
If you’re stuck in the crash-after-waterstart cycle, get in touch about 1:1 coaching with me in Portland.
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This is… Olly
He joined our Portland Wingfoil Weekend to master his gybe.
Like a lot of wingers, the wheels came off mid-turn — weight back, losing control of the board, foil and wing all at once. 💥
We narrowed it down to one main issue: wing position.
In the middle of the gybe, both versions looked the same. But a second later, the difference became clear to us — he was allowing the wing to stay behind his head. Once we got Olly pushed it forward, it allowed him to switch hands and drive his weight over his front leg. ✅
One small change, but it fixed everything downstream in the turn.
By the end of the two days, Olly was getting around his gybe, understood where he was going wrong and now its just practice, practice, practice!
More UK Wingfoil Weekend Camps are coming soon. Sign up using the link in our bio to tell us which months work for you, and we’ll email you when dates go live.
This is Nik…
He came on our Kitefoil Camp in Portland in June with one goal — nailing his first push tack.
His main issue? Flattening the board — the essential ingredient for a consistent push tack that he just couldn’t get right.
Over the camp we worked through a few areas before narrowing it down to the key fixes:
✅ Entering with more speed for better glide
✅ Dropping weight down early and getting low, helping the pop and flattening motion
✅ A more aggressive kite dive on the exit
Tacks are one of the most technical moves in kitefoiling — they’re not a one-and-done fix. Nik put in hundreds of reps across the camp before it started clicking consistently. 💪
That’s the reality of learning push tacks: once you understand what needs to change, it still takes serious water time to make it automatic.
If you’re stuck on your push tack, join Rob and Danny on our next Kitefoil Camp in Portland for hands-on coaching and plenty of water time.
27/03/2026
Small change. Massive difference.
Hand position on the boom or handles is one of those things that sounds almost too simple to matter. Shift your hands back by five or ten centimetres and suddenly your wing stabilises, the load balances between your arms, and riding feels a whole lot less like a fight.
I see so many wingfoilers struggling with a twitchy wing, exhausted shoulders, or a wing that won't come down out of the sky — and nine times out of ten, hand position is the reason.
In my latest video I break down exactly why it happens and how to fix it. Worth a watch before your next session.
🎥 YouTube link in the comments👇
Have you ever experimented with your hand position on the boom/handles? Did it make a difference? Let me know below!
If your foot changes feel rushed or unstable, this is a really common reason why.
Most riders stop short with their front foot, which leaves everything too close together and harder to control under pressure.
There’s a simple fix for it.
I’ve broken it down properly in a full video, including a drill you can practise on the beach and how to apply it on the water.
The YouTube link is in the comments 👇
Let me know if this is something you’ve struggled with.
31/01/2026
2026 coaching dates are live.
Kitefoil and wingfoil camps across Egypt, the UK and Morocco 🌍
Our name says it all. Progression camps are built around real improvement and helping you reach your goals, with small groups, proven locations and daily video review.
Egypt Kitefoil Safari, UK camps in the flat water of Portland Harbour, and our 7th year running camps in Dakhla, Morocco. Plus limited 1:1 coaching in South Africa and the UK throughout the year.
Full details and bookings :
https://live.progression.me
We’re heading back to Morocco this October for our 6th Dakhla Kitefoil Camp – and this time we’re based at the brand-new White Dune Canyon Hotel 🇲🇦
Expect:
✔️ Incredible food
✔️ Idyllic, quiet location
✔️ Steady wind + uncrowded flatwater
✔️ Focused kitefoil coaching designed for real progress
🗓️ Dates: 5–12 October 2025
📍 Dakhla, Morocco
🛏️ Limited places left – book now:
👉 https://live.progression.me/camp/kite-foil-camp-morocco-october-2025-week-2
25/03/2025
Sometimes small changes can make all the difference and for kitefoiling even more so. If you stance is slightly wrong the impact on your consistency and your ability to progress can be restricted. So watch the video and take a look at your riding see if there are any places you can make some tweaks and see improvements...
In the video I cover:
🔸 Back Foot Angle – The Small Change That Makes a Big Difference
🔸 Stance Width – Finding the Perfect Balance for Stability & Control
🔸 Weight Forward & Get Low – Fixing the “Broken Waist” Mistake
🔸 The Toeside “Teapot” – How to Stop Sticking Your Arm Out
4 Game-Changing Stance Tips Every Kitefoiler Misses! Want to improve your kitefoiling technique and ride with more control and efficiency? In this video, I’m going to breakdown four key body position adjustment...
21/01/2025
🌍✨ 2025 Camps Calendar Is Live! ✨🌍
We’re thrilled to announce our Kitefoil and Wingfoil Camps for 2025! With exciting new destinations and classic favorites, this is your chance to elevate your skills in stunning locations worldwide.
https://live.progression.me
What’s New for 2025?
🚤 Kitefoil Safari, Egypt: Bigger, better, and now with a hot tub on the top deck—need we say more?
🌊 Wing Camp, Portugal: Viana do Castelo—our all-time favorite spot—is now your wingfoil paradise!
🧘♀️ Relaxed Camp, Morocco: Bring your partner and enjoy yoga, gourmet food, and epic foiling conditions at the stunning White Dune Canyon Hotel.
🔥 Classic Camps You Love:
We’re heading back to iconic spots like Langebaan, Weymouth, Dakhla, and more!
📅 2025 Camps Schedule:
✅ Langebaan, South Africa: Feb 22 - Mar 1
✅ Kitefoil Safari, Egypt: May 10-17 & May 17-24
✅ Weymouth, UK: Aug 3-8
✅ Viana do Castelo, Portugal (Wing Camp): Aug 30 - Sept 6
✅ Dakhla Club, Morocco: Sept 27 - Oct 4
✅ White Dune Canyon, Morocco: Oct 5-12
✅ Langebaan, South Africa (Wing Camp): Nov 22-29
Spots are limited, many camps are nearly full already!
👉 Click the link below to explore the full details and secure your place!
https://live.progression.me
Let’s make 2025 the year you level up your foiling game while exploring the best locations on Earth. 🌎💨
18/09/2024
We're running our first Wingfoil camp in Langebaan, SA (90 minute north of Cape Town) this November.
Four places still available - our camps have a maximum of 8 guests.
Who’s this camp for?
• Anyone looking to master gybing and tacking
• Improve core skills or adjust to new boards/foils
• Start working on the basics of riding waves
Langebaan is the perfect spot to level up your Wingfoiling skills: flat water, consistent wind, and a vast playground to explore. We’re excited to help you reach your goals with a week of coaching, our signature video analysis sessions, and full access to our Wingfoil video library.
Find out more on the link below and get in touch if you have any questions.
Wingfoiling Camp – Langebaan, South Africa – November 2024 - Progression Sports : Become a Better Kiteboarder / Kitesurfer / Kitefoiler We’re stoked to finally launch our first official wingfoil camp, and what better place to start than Langebaan, South Africa? With a massive playground at our disposal, we’ll be making the most of everything from light winds and smooth, flat waters to some windier, choppier conditions—perfect ...
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