An independent, rider-run watersports school on the Wirral. We get people on the water, progressing safely and having an unreal time doing it.
We're a friendly, independent school specialising in kitesurfing, wingfoiling, wingsurfing and pumpfoiling. Whether it's your first session or you're chasing your next milestone, we focus on proper progression and great coaching, and on keeping the stoke high.
From your first lesson you're part of a watersports community. Sunset sessions, beach hangs and post-lesson chats are a big part of what makes Northern Kites special. A lot of our students become regular riders, mates and part of the crew, and some go on to train as instructors with us.
We book lessons around the wind and tide rather than fixed dates, so you learn in real conditions instead of waiting on the beach.
Our kitesurf base at Wallasey Beach Club: a huge sandy beach with a shallow lagoon at low tide, and plenty of space to learn.
Wallasey Beach guide →
Flat, shallow, tide-free water: one of the best places in the UK to learn wingfoiling, wingsurfing and pumpfoiling.
West Kirby lake guide →
Beginner-friendly spots, modern kit and clear safety systems, so you learn with confidence from day one.
Relaxed, positive lessons that keep things social and exciting while you progress faster.
BKSA and RYA qualified instructors, led by a BKSA examiner, who know how to coach clearly.
Sunset sessions, beach hangs and a crew to ride with long after your lessons finish.
“I had a fantastic kitesurfing lesson with Northern Kites and couldn’t recommend them highly enough… Graham was an awesome instructor, patient, encouraging and brilliant at explaining everything clearly.”
“A amazing place to learn to wing foil, Nigel and Simon are brilliant and look after you on the water. Anyone thinking of booking lessons with Northern Kites shouldn’t hesitate.”
“Pump foil lesson was great. The coach, Adam, was very patient and the lesson went on much longer than the allocated 2hr slot. It was great fun and I'd definitely go back.”
Every Northern Kites lesson is taught by an instructor qualified through the BKSA or RYA for that sport. Our senior instructors lead lessons and coaching and mentor the wider team. Adam is also a BKSA examiner, training the next generation of kitesurf instructors.
Senior Instructor & BKSA Examiner
Kitesurf · Kitefoil · Wingfoil · Pumpfoil · Parawing
Adam founded Northern Kites and examines new instructors for the BKSA. He teaches every discipline the school offers, from first kite flights to foiling and parawing.
“Adam was very patient and the lesson went on much longer than the allocated 2hr slot.”— John J., pumpfoil lesson, Google review
Senior Instructor
Kitesurf · Wingfoil
Craig teaches kitesurf and wingfoil lessons at Wallasey Beach and West Kirby, and runs demos at Northern Watersports.
Senior Instructor
Kitesurf · Wingfoil · Pumpfoil
Michaela teaches kitesurf, wingfoil and pumpfoil lessons, from complete beginners to riders working on their first foil flights.
Senior Instructor
Wingfoil · Kitesurf
Nigel leads many of our wingfoil lessons on West Kirby Marine Lake and also teaches kitesurfing.
“Had amazing wing lessons with Nige on the Marine Lake.”— Jonathan M., wingfoil lessons, Google review
Senior Instructor
Kitesurf · Wingfoil · Pumpfoil
Ben teaches kitesurf, wingfoil and pumpfoil, and is often on the dock for first pumpfoil sessions.
“Ben, my trainer was a true professional.”— Szija S., pumpfoil lesson, Google review
Senior Instructor
Kitesurf
Pete is one of our senior kitesurf instructors at Wallasey Beach.
Senior Instructor
Kitesurf
Adrian is a senior kitesurf instructor at Wallasey Beach.
Instructor
Kitesurf
Graham teaches kitesurf lessons at Wallasey Beach.
“Graham was an awesome instructor, patient, encouraging and brilliant at explaining everything clearly.”— Abbie W., kitesurf lesson, Google review
Instructor
Kitesurf
Neil teaches kitesurf lessons at Wallasey Beach.
Instructor
Kitesurf
Simon teaches kitesurf lessons with the Northern Kites team on the Wirral.
“Nigel and Simon are brilliant and look after you on the water.”— Dave P., wingfoil lessons, Google review
Instructor
Kitesurf
David teaches kitesurf lessons at Wallasey Beach.
Instructor
Kitesurf
Carl teaches kitesurf lessons at Wallasey Beach.
Instructor
Kitesurf
Oli teaches kitesurf lessons at Wallasey Beach.
We run BKSA instructor courses for kitesurfing and wingfoiling. Many of our team started as students here.
Lessons run April to October. Sign up for lesson notifications to hear about spring dates, or give a lesson as a gift.
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