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September 2023 by Sumila S.
I had great learning sessions with Giovanni. Great instructor with years of experiences. He made me feel very safe & comfortable. Very friendly & funny guy. I started from getting very scared to launch the kite to comfortably ride on the board. I had a blast the entire time of my kiting lessons with him. Def recommend Giovanni as the instructor.
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September 2023 by Caro M.
Giovanni is a great instructor. He gives great cues and emphasizes safety and is all around a good guy. Can't recommend him enough!
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September 2023 by Traci Hornbaker
I took lessons from Tony in 2016 and have been kiting ever since! Tony is a great instructor and is always right there when you need him, and he is also a great human being - always helping kiters and rescuing people when he can on his jetski. He truly cares about his students and their success. If you want to learn kitesurfing or polish of your skills - I would highly recommend him!
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August 2023 by Russell G.
This was my second ever kitesurfing lesson, and Giovanni got me not only riding, but riding upwind. I took my first lesson in North Carolina and was disappointed with the instruction. Wind Over Water and Giovanni did lessons the right way. First of all, he stood in the water WITH me, so he could speak clearly to me about what we were doing (the NC lesson the guy stood on shore and shouted and I couldn't hear him). We discussed the gear/equipment and then went out into the water, after a few halfway decent rides, I asked Giovanni if he could ride the board back upwind for me so I could watch him and compare what I saw with what I felt. This helped in two ways, 1. I could see the correct technique, and 2. I could walk without having to fly the kite which saved my energy.Finally he said something to me which was similar to previous instruction but it just "clicked" better. The very next start, I was riding, and was able to turn upwind. It was literally a few words that made it click for me. I was able to ride every time from there till the end of the day. The gear was modern and usable, although I had some slight issues with the velcro on the board foot-straps. I was told this would be fixed in the future and it wasn't too big of a problem.Since the lesson went well, Giovanni even went to shore and started taking photos and videos so that I could share with my family. They also allowed me to extend my time since the weather was nice.Prior to my lesson, Giovanni sent me a very detailed text message with directions and what to expect.I would definitely recommend WOW lessons w/ Giovanni. The location at Baywinds Park was plenty big for what we needed and it wasn't too bad to walk over there from the parking lot.
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May 2023 by Elia K.
Nicole and I took a refresher lesson with Giovanni at 3rd Avenue. We had lots of fun in the water and Giovanni was very flexible in adjusting his teaching style to our needs. He ensured that we understood all the kite sport's safety aspects.We now feel comfortable kiting on our own!
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June 2022 by Justin M.
Great team with an effective learning environment! Giovanni is extremely knowledgeable about kiting and safety. He was able to take me from crashing the trainer kite to riding upwind consistently in a handful of sessions. He watches the wind forecast and recommends the best days for lessons. If you need help getting started and comfortable kiting on your own, this is the place.
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June 2022 by James A.
Walking along the beach near Golden Gate Bridge, I have always been fasinated by those kiters cruising over water, jumping and doing tricks in the air. Thanks Giovanni and Jeff for introducing me into kiteboarding and making me realize one day I could become one of those kiters!My friend and I took the 3 lesson package together. First two as a group with Giovanni at 3rd Ave and last one privately with Jeff at Oyster Point. They provided everything to get us started. With Giovanni we covered most of the basics and safety info and at the end of second lesson my friend had been getting up and riding already! The lesson with Jeff was jet ski supported so we drove to a wide open spot with nobody around and got tons of water start practice. As a group we were also given some extra lesson time and Giovanni also borrowed us his trainer kite for practicing. We also got advice on getting our own gears and practicing independently after the lessons. They are not only experienced and knowledgable kiteboarders, but also great instructors who are eager to introduce you into this sport safely and happily!
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June 2022 by Zachary L.
Giovanni at Wind Over Water is awesome. His personalized approach to teaching allows him to challenge students without pushing too hard. I felt safe, confident, and had a blast learning with him. He's also wise, funny, and an excellent kiteboarder himself. If you're on the fence about getting started, I strongly recommend reaching out to him and Wind Over Water. You won't regret it.
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June 2022 by Hossein V.
Mr. Giovanni is one of the best instructors I ever had, very detail-oriented, in my second session I got on my board, oh boy it felt so good.
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April 2022 by Phil M.
Jeff and Giovanni are both superb instructors. I took two lessons with Jeff at Oyster Point and learned a lot. Then I took the final lesson with Giovanni at 3rd Avenue where I plan to do most of my kiteboarding. I was up on the board the first day. I got a lot of great safety info and very practical info on kite control and getting up on the board. I also got a lot of practical advice on equipment and what to buy (this alone is super valuable). Love these guys. Keep up the great work.
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September 2021 by Kai T.
I took about 10 kiteboarding lessons (20 hours) with WOW. Both with Geovanni at 3rd Ave. and Jeff at Oyster Point (jet ski supported) by the airport. Both are extremely knowledgeable and provide the tools you need to get started. I have been practicing on my own now and after about 10 times without instruction have been able to kite up wind and even get a few transitions in. I had no experience with many board or wind sports.I am very happy with my progress and would recommend both instructors.Kite boarding is as fun as it looks. Try it, you'll love it - but give it the time such a demanding sport requires.
