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Wingfoil · Koh Samui

Wingfoil Lessons in Koh Samui

More Time Practising. More Confidence on the Water.

Learn to control a wing, ride a stable board and, when you are ready, lift off on a hydrofoil. Taught by Mahalo Watersports, on Koh Samui since 2018.

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For complete beginners

6h Beginner Wingfoil Course

฿14,400

Private · 1 student · 1 instructor · 1 equipment set

Wing control, riding a stable board and preparing for the foil – recommended as 2 sessions of 3 h.

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Wingfoil courses

Every beginner follows the same path: wing and safety first, then a large, stable board, and only then the hydrofoil. The course names are a guide. What you book is lesson time, and your instructor adapts each step to your progress.

New to wingfoiling? Start with the 6h Beginner Wingfoil Course. Already riding and want to improve? Choose 2-hour coaching.

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6h Beginner Wingfoil Course

Complete beginners – our recommended start

From your first time holding a wing to steering a stable board in different directions – and, depending on your progress, getting ready for your first attempts on the hydrofoil.

  • ✔Wing theory, safety and equipment setup
  • ✔Wing control on land and in the water
  • ✔Riding a large, stable windsurf board
  • ✔Steering, turns and riding in different directions
  • ✔Preparing for the foilboard when you are ready

Private

฿14,400

Semi-private option

฿10,500 per person · ฿21,000 for 2

📅 Recommended as 2 sessions of 3 h

Book the 6h course
Wingfoiler cruising on the foil across calm blue seaStock photo · John Cameron / Unsplash

9h Extended Wingfoil Course

Beginners who want more practice time

More time to build solid board control and balance, so the step to the hydrofoil can happen at your own pace.

  • ✔The complete beginner programme, adapted to your progress
  • ✔More riding upwind and downwind on the stable board
  • ✔Introduction to the foilboard when you are ready
  • ✔First controlled takeoffs, depending on your progress

Private฿20,700

Semi-private: ฿14,000 / person

📅 For example 3 × 3 h, or 3 h + 3 × 2 h

Book 9h Extended Wingfoil Course
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12h Full Wingfoil Course

Students who want the most complete programme

Our longest wingfoil course: the foundations on a stable board, then time to work on foiling technique – without promising a specific level.

  • ✔All foundations on the stable board
  • ✔Foil equipment, safety and foot placement
  • ✔Takeoffs, balance and foil height control
  • ✔Riding in both directions and improving technique

Private฿26,400

Semi-private: ฿18,000 / person

📅 For example 2 × 3 h + 3 × 2 h

Book 12h Full Wingfoil Course
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3h One-Day Wing Discovery

Trying wingfoiling without a longer commitment

One session to find out if wingfoiling is for you: safety basics, controlling the wing and your first rides on a large, stable board.

  • ✔Wind, wind window and safety basics
  • ✔Handling and steering the wing
  • ✔First rides on a stable windsurf board
  • ✔A clear idea of what comes next if you want to continue

Private฿7,500

Semi-private: ฿5,400 / person

📅 1 session of 3 h

Book 3h One-Day Wing Discovery
Wingfoiler with a bright pink wing riding on the foil over deep blue waterStock photo · Valentin Zickner / Unsplash

2-Hour Wingfoil Coaching

Beginners and more experienced riders

A focused 2-hour session for beginners and more experienced riders. We adapt the exercises to your level, from the stable board to riding on the foil.

  • ✔Exercises adapted to your level
  • ✔Wing control and riding the stable board
  • ✔Takeoffs, balance and foil height control
  • ✔Riding upwind, turns and transitions

Private฿5,400

Semi-private: ฿3,900 / person

📅 1 session of 2 h

Book 2-Hour Wingfoil Coaching

Single hours

Want just one hour? Private from ฿2,700 · semi-private from ฿2,000 per person.

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Private vs semi-private

Choose your format

Private lessons are our preferred format and give you the most time with the wing. Semi-private is an option for friends or couples who want to learn together.

Preferred format

Private

1 student · 1 instructor · 1 equipment set

All of the practice time is yours, and every correction from the instructor is for you.

For two

Semi-private

2 students · 1 instructor · 1 equipment set, used in turns

You take turns with the equipment. Lower price per person, less time with the wing each.

Price list

Wingfoil lesson prices in Thai baht
HoursPrivateprice for 1 personSemi-privateper person · total for 2
12 h฿26,400฿18,000฿36,000 total for 2
9 h฿20,700฿14,000฿28,000 total for 2
6 hRecommended฿14,400฿10,500฿21,000 total for 2
3 h฿7,500฿5,400฿10,800 total for 2
2 h฿5,400฿3,900฿7,800 total for 2
1 h฿2,700฿2,000฿4,000 total for 2
  • Private: extra hour after 6h package = ฿2,200
  • Semi-private: extra hour after 6h package = ฿1,500 per person / ฿3,000 total
  • The 9-hour and 12-hour packages have their own, better prices.
  • All prices in Thai baht (THB).

Your wingfoil learning journey

From your first wing to your first flight

Wingfoiling looks effortless once a rider is up on the foil, but most of what makes it possible is learned long before that. Our wingfoil lessons in Koh Samui start with the wing itself, then move to a large, stable windsurf board, so you build power, balance and direction before adding the height and speed of a hydrofoil.

Lessons take place at the same spots as our kitesurfing: Nahai Beach from about mid-November to mid-March, and Nathon from about May to mid-September, depending on the season and the conditions.

Foundations on a stable board

Stages 01 to 04 teach you to control the wing and ride with confidence on a board that forgives mistakes.

  1. A wing is refreshingly simple: no lines and no bar, just an inflatable wing held in your hands. Before you ride, you learn how it catches the wind, where the power comes from and how to let it go when you need to.

    We set up the equipment together on the beach and go through the leashes, so you know what keeps the wing and the board with you after a fall. You also learn to look at a spot the way a rider does: the wind, the water and who else is out there.

    Skills you work on

    • Wind direction and the wind window
    • How the wing generates power
    • Setting up the equipment
    • Wing leash and board leash
    • Choosing safe conditions

Learning to fly

Stages 05 to 07 begin when you are ready for the foil and the water is suitable for it.

Already riding a wing?

Book focused coaching and start from the skill you want to improve.

2-Hour Wingfoil Coaching →

How we teach

More Time Practising. More Confidence on the Water.

You learn wingfoiling by doing. In a private lesson the wing is in your hands while your instructor guides you, corrects mistakes and decides with you when it is time for the next step – from the stable board to the foil. We adapt every lesson to your progress and to the conditions.

Why learn with Mahalo

On Koh Samui since 2018

8 years on the island and more than 10 years of experience in water sports. We know how the local wind and water change through the year.

Private lessons first

Our preferred format is one student, one instructor, one equipment set – so the wing is in your hands for the whole lesson.

An individual approach

Each lesson starts from where you are. We move to the next step when you are ready, not when the clock says so.

Stable board first

Beginners start on a large, stable windsurf board. You learn the wing and your balance first – the foil comes when you are ready for it.

Regularly renewed equipment

We keep our school equipment up to date, because learning is easier on gear that works the way it should.

Matched to you & the conditions

We adapt the lesson, the equipment and the timing to your progress and to the wind and water of the day.

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How we organise lessons

Sessions of 2–3 hours

Why 2–3 hours?

Holding the wing and balancing on the board is tiring at first. Sessions of 2–3 hours keep you focused, and the break between lessons helps new skills settle.

The 6h start

We usually split the beginner course into two 3-hour sessions. After that, shorter 2-hour sessions often work well for focused practice.

Longer courses

The 9h and 12h courses are planned flexibly around the wind, your energy and your progress. We agree each next lesson with you on WhatsApp.

Where & conditions

The right place for each step

Wingfoil lessons take place at our two seasonal spots – Nahai Beach in Hua Thanon (about mid-November – mid-March) and Nathon on the west coast (about May – mid-September). We choose the place, time, training board and learning step according to the water level, the conditions and your level, and confirm the meeting point with you on WhatsApp.

Wind

Learning is easiest in steady, moderate wind. Too little and the wing has no power, too much and it becomes hard to control.

Water depth

A hydrofoil reaches well below the board, so foiling needs enough water depth – at very low water some foil exercises are not possible. Learning on a stable board is less demanding.

Your level

Beginners need gentle conditions; more experienced riders can handle more. We match the session to where you are.

Safe space

A wing, a board and a foil need room. We look for areas away from swimmers, boats and obstacles.

Before you come

  • Arrive 20 minutes early

    Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your scheduled lesson to complete payment and any necessary preparations. Your booked lesson time is the scheduled start time, not your arrival time. Late arrival does not extend your lesson.

  • Seasonal meeting point

    The exact meeting point is confirmed individually via WhatsApp. Our spots change with the season and conditions.

  • Your own transport

    Guests are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the confirmed meeting point.

Locations, seasons & getting there →

What’s included

  • ✔An instructor with you for the whole lesson
  • ✔A suitable training set for your stage: wing, board – a large, stable board first – and foil when you are ready
  • ✔A lesson plan adapted to your progress and the conditions

What to bring

  • •Swimwear and a towel
  • •Sun protection – water-resistant sunscreen, ideally reef-friendly
  • •A rash guard, if you have one
  • •Drinking water
  • •Inexpensive sunglasses with a secure strap (optional)

Tell us before your first lesson about any injuries or health issues, or if you feel unsure in the water.

FAQ

Wingfoil lessons – your questions

Can complete beginners learn wingfoiling?

Yes. Our 6h Beginner Wingfoil Course is made for complete beginners. You start on a large, stable windsurf board, learn to control the wing and to ride, and move to the hydrofoil when you are ready.

What is the difference between wingsurfing and wingfoiling?

Wingsurfing is riding with a wing on a board that stays on the water surface. Wingfoiling uses a board with a hydrofoil underneath, which lifts the board above the water once you have enough speed. We teach wingsurfing on a stable board first, because it builds the skills you need for foiling.

Do I need kitesurfing or windsurfing experience?

No. Experience with wind or board sports can help, but it is not required. We start from the basics.

How long does it take to learn wingfoiling?

It is different for everyone. Wind, water, fitness, balance and previous board-sport experience all play a role. Lessons usually last 2–3 hours, and your instructor adapts each lesson to your progress.

Will I be foiling after six hours?

We cannot promise that. The 6h course covers wing control and riding a stable board, and prepares you for your first attempts on the hydrofoil – depending on your progress. Some students get there sooner, others need more time.

Why do we start on a windsurfing board?

A large windsurf board is stable and forgiving. You can focus on handling the wing, your balance and steering, instead of falling off a small board. When these basics feel natural, the move to the foil is easier and safer.

What is the difference between private and semi-private?

Private is one student, one instructor and one equipment set – all of the practice time is yours. Semi-private is two students with one instructor and one set used in turns, a good option for friends or couples. Semi-private prices are per person – for example 6 hours is ฿10,500 per person (฿21,000 for two).

Can I add more lesson hours?

Yes. You can book single hours, and after a 6-hour package extra hours are charged at a reduced rate – see the notes under the price table. If you already know you want more time, the 9h and 12h courses are better value.

Where do wingfoil lessons take place?

At the same spots as our kitesurfing: Nahai Beach in Hua Thanon from about mid-November to mid-March, and Nathon on the west coast from about May to mid-September. We confirm the exact place and time with you on WhatsApp, because it depends on the season, the wind and the water level.

Is the equipment included in the lesson?

Yes. A suitable training set for your stage is included: the wing, a large stable board at first, and a foilboard with hydrofoil when you are ready for it.

I can already ride a wing. Do I have to start on the stable board?

No. Tell us what you can already do and we will start from there. The 2-Hour Wingfoil Coaching is built around your level, from the stable board to riding on the foil.

Why does the foil need deeper water?

The hydrofoil reaches well below the board, so foil exercises need enough depth. At very low water we may stay on the stable board or choose another time. Your instructor plans each lesson around the tide.

What happens if there is not enough wind?

Wingfoiling needs suitable wind. If the conditions are not right, we offer you another available time or another day.

What should I bring?

Swimwear, a towel, sun protection, drinking water and a rash guard if you have one. Inexpensive sunglasses with a secure strap are optional.

How do I book?

Send us a message on WhatsApp with your dates, the course you would like and whether you prefer private or semi-private. We agree the place and time with you.

Start with the 6h Beginner Wingfoil Course

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