My name is Jake Kelsick aka the The Kite Guy. I’m guessing if you are reading this you are as big of a kite junkie as I am. Here is a bit about me and what I do. I have been kiteboarding for since 2004, a Pro Rider since 2009 and I’m based in Antigua. Which in my opinion is the best island in the Caribbean 😉 My whole purpose in life is to have a good time on and off the water. We have a really good season in Antigua ( Late Nov – June / July) so I find myself spending a lot of the season at home enjoying everything the island has to offer.
Learn To Foil!
Kitefoiling is one of my favorite disciplines within kiteboarding. It takes the feeling of freedom to new heights allowing you to ride in really light wind and opens up a whole new world of exploration.
What Will You Learn?
The Basics
Setting Up The Foil – Foot placement
Riding
The focus will be understanding Weight Distribution – Handling the Foil in the water & the perfect kite position. These are all super important when learning to foil.
Video Review
This is fun and informative. Your first few runs will be hilarious, I know mine were. Having a snap of them will not only allow you to have those unique wipeouts forever but will also allow you to see exactly what happens when you get up on a foil.
Feedback & Advice based on video review
We will run through what is going wrong and how to fix it.
On The Water Coaching
We will switch out a few time and you will get to visualize exactly what you need to do to tame the beast and master the foil.
Recap
We will run through everything we touched on in the class and I’ll leave you will some tips and ideas on how to keep progressing.
1 On 1 Private Coaching
This is for anyone who has been kiting for a little while and feels ready to start having a little more fun. I’ll help you understand where you are at and what you should start pushing towards.
Layout Of The Lesson?
Rider Assessment
Go shred and I’ll give you feedback on things you can improve on.
Video Review
This is a game changer. Seeing how you look busting moves might make you rethink what is cool but its a key step to landing new tricks working on your style
Feedback & Advice based on video review
We will run through what is going wrong and how to fix it.
On The Water Coaching
I’ll come ride with ya, not fair for you to have ALL the fun right?
Recap
We will run through everything we touched on in the class and I’ll leave you will some tips and ideas on how to keep progressing.
Dreamy Antigua Downwinder
This downwinder highlight the best conditions that Antigua has to offer. It’s my favorite place to ride on the island and it’s always a joy being able to share it with others. MUST DO if you are in Antigua kiteboarding.
Pick Up At Jabberwock Beach
Main kitespot in Antigua, only a few minutes away from the airport.
Guided Downwinder
I’ll be riding alongside you guys for the entire trip, which will leave room for a few happy snaps and a few big ups during the session.
Safety Boat Along Side For The Entire Trip
The downwinder takes about 2 – 3 hours to complete consists of some amazing flat water and a little open ocean riding.
End At Jabberwock
We end up back where Jabberwock feeling like we just rode through heaven.
Cost Per Hour
125 USD
4 Hr Clinic
450 USD
Kite Trips & Charters
Going on a kite trip or have a charter coming up and need someone to handle all the kite related shenanigans? The Kite Guy has got you covered! Antigua is big HUB for Super yachts, sailboats and all sort of other floating vessels coming through the Caribbean, so it’s a great starting point to spend a week or two bouncing up, down and around the island chain. Along the way I’ll make sure we stop at all the best spots and get our fill of dreamy sessions.
Video/Photo
What is the best session ever, without having some proof to show your friends and look back at. I’m big into capturing moments so If you are looking to document your next session or the best kite trip ever I got you covered.
Contact Me For Rates And Availability