Miami, Florida offers everything from shallow flats—perfect for the beginner—to great wind and surf for the advanced rider.

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Getting Started

We are often times asked, "Is kiteboarding easy to learn?"
The answer is: Yes....With the right instruction.

Anybody can figure out how to fly a kite, then have it pull them across the water on a board. But without the basic theory and supervised practice, learning to kiteboard by yourself can be long, frustrating, costly and a dangerous process. With lessons you can learn all the skills that you need to have to be an independent rider, in a fraction of the time. Not to mention reducing the risk of injury to yourself and your gear.

The next question usually is "Is kiteboarding dangerous?"
Again the answer is: Yes....It can be, but doesn't have to be.

This is where the "right" instruction makes a difference. With so many people focused on the goal of riding the board, often times the most important aspects of learning to kiteboard are forgotten, including how to ride safely and being aware of your situation. Being on the board in great, but what happens if you get separated from your board? Can you retrieve your board? Or what if another part of your gear breaks? Can you get back to the beach? These are the skills in kiteboarding that every rider must learn BEFORE they can ride the board.

Knowing what needs to be taught and knowing how to teach these skills is what distinguishes the KITEHOUSE from the other schools out there. We take the time to make each student a safe and independent kiteboarder, we don't just take their time and money. We pride ourselves on giving high quality individual lessons to all levels of kiters.

How do we do this?

By providing experienced instructors with a proven safe and progressive teaching method. With the best gear available in the best learning location possible. All of our classes are private 1-on-1 lessons on a shallow sandbar clear of obstacles, with full time boat support. So you can learn in confidence, security and free of distractions.

COURSES/PACKAGES OFFERED

Bring a friend to share a lesson with you. Check out your options at our reservations page...

THIS IS OUR BEGINNER COURSE – You have the choice of a 2-day Course: Includes 3 hours of instruction per day, use of all equipment, boat support, drink and snack, plus the KiteHouse goodie bag OR a 5-day course: Includes 2 days of one to one instruction followed by 3 days of assisted riding and instruction, use of all equipment, boat support, drinks, snacks and goodie bag.

Beginners,
Miami is a great place to come and learn or ride. Most people will tell you that you need lessons by the hour or couple of hours. We have been teaching since 1999, thousands of students. You will need 8-9 hours to be up and going one direction and the other direction SAFE.

The word safe is the key word here. You need to build a confidence in kite flying skills as well, you need to develop muscle memory. That way you will react without as much thinking, and your skills will become subconscious. We teach in a friendly safe environment. What direction is the wind blowing in Miami? WHO CARES! Its an island we can go to any side and get the wind. We also train instructors for PASA so you know you are getting experience, plus we like to do things at night too. So if you want to use the latest gear, use a boat to get around, have fun and enjoy your vacation you can take our 2-day course or make it the whole week.

REMEMBER - never buy gear until after you have had a lesson, you will be wasting your money!

THIS IS OUR INTERMIDIATE COURSE* - You have the choice of 2-day OR 5-day course. Both include assisted riding and instruction, use of equipment, specific training for getting on the board, upwind drills, turning, independent kiting, boat support, drink & snack.

THIS IS OUR ADVANCED COURSE** - This classed is geared after Paul Menta the founder of The Kitehouse. Riders learn to jump, do flips, transitions, kiteloops, and any trick they would like to do. We set goals and progress you as you ride for the day.

RIDERS – We also invite any Riders to come out and ride using our equipment. This inlcudes drink & snack, but no instruction.

*Intermediate riders must know self rescue, upwind body drag and be able to ride in both directions.
**Advanced riders must be able to stay upwind in both directions.

Next Level

After learning the basic, the kiteboarding world opens to new riders. There are jumps, transitions, tricks, waves and so many other things to keep kiteboarding exciting. Every day becomes more fun. This is why we continue to kiteboard as much as we can.

And we can help you along your kiting progression. After completing a beginner course, we offer intermediate and advanced lessons to kiteboarders of all levels. From staying upwind to back rolls and kite loops, we offer tips that come from experience in teaching. Then we take trips to new locations, load the boat and look for some of the best kiting that the south Florida has. Make friends, live the lifestyle, become part of the tribe.

About Miami

Beyond the glitz, glitter and hype of Miami there is a quieter but more exciting life. Just a few miles out from downtown Miami and South Beach lies one of the best kiteboarding spots in the world. Huge square miles of sand and grassy shallows blessed with wind from all directions gives a flat water kiting paradise. Dotted with small islands, lighthouses, dolphins, rays and even houses built on stilts.

This is as cool as it gets, only thing is, you need a boat to get there. That is where we come in. We have the kiteboarding boat, designed for this kind of kiteboarding. Take a ride on our new 22-foot Andros panga style boat. We now get you to the best riding spots faster and in more style. Comfortable seats, lots of room and a built in air compressor makes this the ultimate kiteboarding boat. Kite in luxury, don't even think about pumping a kite.

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The Kitehouse Miami has qualified PASA instructors ready to help you take full advantage of all that Miami has to offer. Kiteboarders can chose from a variety of accommodation packages ranging from economy to luxury and can look forward to being shown all the best spots for all types of wind conditions and skill levels. Wintertime in Miami brings strong NNE winds ranging from 12-15 knots and increasing to 25-30 knots during cold fronts. In the summertime the winds shift to SSE with speeds dropping to about 10-12 knots but with a general increase in the afternoons 15kts. Besides great weather, Biscayne Bay is home to some of the most beautiful kiteboarding spots in the world, from secluded crystal clear sandbars, to island hopping, or city skyline nearby. With average temps of 70 degrees in winter and 82 in summer, and water temps reaching the low 80's in the summer and high 60's in winter, it is one of the best spots to take a kiteboarding vacation. And if you get tired of kiteboarding there are plenty of other activities to keep you interested. Miami has world-class beaches and nightlife, fine dining, fishing as well as scuba diving, tennis and golf. The Kite House Miami is happy to help arrange any extracurricular activities.

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We meet at Grove Key Marina located at 3385 Pan American Dr. Coconut Grove, FL.

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Accomodations

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Cabrinha Gear and Boat Support

We use all new Cabrinha gear, are USCG captains, use maintained and approved boats, are PASA certified and insured and accept cash and credit cards.

Kitehouse Miami Instructors

Mike Minichiello started kiteboarding in 2001, on Maui, Hawaii. With his experience in skydiving and surfing he realized that kiting is a perfect combination of the two sports. After seeing the potential that kiting has to offer, he has been stuck to the scene, either riding, teaching or photographing as much and in as many different spots as he can. Now after riding in Hawaii, Brazil, Mexico, Tonga and Fiji for the last 4 years, he now calls south Florida home.

Since starting to instruct in 2002 Mike tries to promote the sport with a progressive and safety orientated teaching style, encouraging newcomers to have as much fun learning as he has teaching. From first timers to intermediate or advance students Mike can provide a relaxed and informative lesson.

Brenden Conway
Beginning his windsurfing career at the age of 14, Brenden became a focused and driven surfer, as much time as the warmer months of Lake Erie would allow him. Brenden’s windsurfing quickly progressed to the expert level, and Windsurfing became a passion. On epic days, Brenden could be found windsurfing the shores of Lake Erie as opposed to being stuck in the classroom. In 2003 after buying his first trainer kite as well as having a background in stunt kite aeronautics, Brenden applied his windsurfing knowledge to the sport of kiteboarding and has never looked back. This level of self motivation is Brenden’s driving behind his teaching style and philosophies of life, and enjoys inspiring riders from beginner to advanced.

Brenden currently holds a degree in eco-tourism and adventure travel, a secondary degree in Natural Resource Management, a Yachtmaster Offshore License, as well as a USCG 100 ton Captains License.

When not kiteboarding, Brenden can be found racing sailboats, making music, and/or cooking.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to email or call us directly, 786.380.2269.

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