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Junior Kiteboarding & Wingfoiling in Western Australia

Why Get Into Winging or Kiteboarding?

Winging and kiteboarding are social, fun and full of freedom - and WA’s steady winds and safe beaches make it one of the best places in the world to start. Winging and kiteboarding help young riders build:

01 Friendships and a strong sense of community
02 A lifelong connection to the outdoors
03 Strength, balance and coordination
04 Independence and self-belief
05 Progression pathways and exposure to competitions
Junior kiteboarding and learning in Western Australia

Safety First — Always

We want juniors to have fun and feel safe every step of their learning journey. Beginner courses and progression clinics are delivered by accredited instructors in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to be involved!

How to Get Started & Junior Programmes Offers in 2026/27

• Beginner Lessons

Learn riding safely with your local kite and wing school! We have schools offering lessons in Perth Metro, Safety Bay, Shark Bay, Exmouth, Margaret River, Geraldton and even on Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Visit Kiteboarding Australia’s School Page to find a school near you.

• Lesson discounts:

Some schools are offering discounts for juniors, such as such as Kitebud kiteschool at Pinnaroo Point (click here to get in touch).

• Junior Clinics.

Look out for clinics for juniors offered bySeebreeze kiteschool at at Melville and Safety Bay Beach this summer. Click here to get in touch.

• Summer Holiday Camp for Beginners

with WA SURF kiteschool in Safety Bay. Contact the school here for more information.

• Free “Have a Go” Sessions

Have a first go with a trainer kite at Kite & Wing WA events. Contact us to learn more about the next opportunity.

• Kite & Wing WA Progression Sessions.

Learn tricks, freestyle, competition prep, safety and selfmanagement –progression for Juniors who can already ride.

Want to Learn More? Want to give it a go?

We’ll help you with questions on the right pathway and get started. Contact us via

  • Email: ksbnk@me.com
  • Instagram: @kiteandwingwa
  • Facebook: @kiteandwingwa
Coaches and junior kiteboarders in Western Australia

Meet the Crew

A small team helping juniors progress safely, confidently and with plenty of stoke.

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Dania Gerhardt

Programme Coordinator (2026)

Kirsten Kyngdon

Kirsten Kyngdon

Programme Coordinator (2026)

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Ryan Parsons

Coach (2026)

“We’re building a community where every junior feels welcome. Watching juniors having fun outdoors while building their physical and social skills is pure magic.”

Dania Gerhardt and Kirsten Kyngdon
Junior Voices

Hear it from the juniors.

“This community has made me a better rider and given me friends I’ll have forever.”

Laeticia (17) — Junior Rider

“Kiting is so fun! I can’t wait to join the Junior Progression Sessions next year!”

Samuel (10) — Junior Rider
Junior kiteboarding competition in Western Australia
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