Kitefoil
Coaching
in Langebaan, South Africa
with Rob Claisse
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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.
Sessions and Pricing
2 hour session
BBtalkin headsets
Personal Session Plan
Filming your mistakes
Video Review and Analysis (15–20 minutes)
We’ll review the footage together so you can clearly see your mistakes—a crucial step in correcting them. We’ll use split-screen comparisons with examples from the Progression Coaching Library to highlight the right technique.
If you’re unable to review in person, I can create a short analysis video for you to download and watch in your own time.
Morning Briefing
Each morning we’ll meet for a full briefing and review footage from the previous day.
Across the clinic we’ll cover all the core kitefoil tricks, giving you a deeper understanding of how they work. It’s also a chance to ask anything about kitefoiling—techniques, equipment, or whatever’s on your mind.
On the Water
Prioritised Sessions
Morning Briefing
We’ll meet every morning for a full briefing and to review footage from the previous day.
Over the week we’ll work through all the key kitefoil tricks, building a deeper understanding of technique. It’s also a chance to cover all your questions about kitefoiling—whether it’s technique, equipment, or strategy.
On the Water
Prioritised Sessions
Rob Claisse / Kitefoil Coach
Why am I coaching in Langebaan?
Because it’s my favorite kitefoiling spot in the world. Flat water and reliable wind almost every day make Langebaan the perfect place to learn to kitefoil or improve any trick you can imagine!
I’ve been coming to South Africa for 20 years and living in Langebaan for the last 3. I never get bored of foiling here—every season I return to the UK at a new level, and now I can help you do the same.
Why trust me to coach you?
I’ve been kiteboarding for over 25 years, kitefoiling for 8, wingfoiling for 4, and teaching wind sports in one form or another for nearly 20 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 kitefoiling camps worldwide, co-authored the British Kitesports Association’s kitefoiling syllabus, and more recently become the RYA British Youth Sailing Pathway Coach for Kitefoil—training the youth squad on their journey to the Olympics.
I love foiling, I love figuring out how to teach it, and my goal is always to ensure you get the very most out of your time on the water.