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Rogier Clarisse
2025-10-11
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It had a great first kite experience! I enjoyed a private 3h lesson with extremely experienced and skilled Martin in challenging wind conditions. He took the time to find a nice spot and get me in the water in the most optimal conditions (there’s no controlling the elements). He also conveniently picked me up and dropped me off. Lake Cootharaba is shallow and warm, and therefore perfect for in-water practice. Consider staying/camping at the lake as it is a wonderfully peaceful environment. Would definitely recommend :)
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Emily Cameron
2025-02-12
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I recently did two kite surfing progression lessons with Martin while visiting Noosa. Martin is a great teacher with many years of experience, meaning he has a very efficient formula for getting the skills you need down pat quickly so that you can progress. Compared to lessons at a couple of other schools, I felt like I learned quicker with Martin, as his goal is to get you up and running, not for you to come back for endless lessons. He's also very friendly and chill but super passionate. Gear provided was good... as was all the explanation and practice setting up. I'll definitely be back next time when I'm visiting.
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Frances Stuckey
2025-01-05
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Martin exceeded all expectations in teaching us how to kite surf. His incredible technique and extensive knowledge and passion were evident throughout, and he explained every detail in a clear and logical way. If you’re considering learning kite surfing, I highly recommend Martin, he’s truly one of the best! :)
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William Blackmore
2025-01-05
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Was a great afternoon on the water Martin. He is super knowledgeable and has a great process for teaching the skills needed in an easy to follow and incremental way. Will definitely look at follow up lessons to get more confident with kiting and some board skills.
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Euan Mackenzie
2024-12-24
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Martin was an amazing guide and extremely kind person for a brilliant Xmas eve kitesurf! Highly recommend him and a superb kite spot
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susana sly
2024-11-12
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I highly recommend Martin for his extensive knowledge and passion for the sport of kitesurfing. His extraordinary technique and coaching style greatly facilitate the learning process. I absolutely love his coaching approach! 😍🙌🏽👍🏽
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Gavan Kennedy
2024-11-11
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I had my first beginner kite surfing lesson at Kiteoz yesterday and it was amazing. Martin went above and beyond to go thoroughly through the basics of everything to make sure it made sense to me. Looking forward to my next lesson!!
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Oliver Wadsworth
2024-11-01
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Have had some great lessons with Martin- an excellent introduction to the sport for someone completely new. Always accommodating, he's making learning a challenging sport as easy as can be. Would recommend.
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Jane Adams
2024-10-24
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Martin was so incredibly helpful. I had an international visitor who only had a short amount of time and really wanted to kitesurf. Martin made it happen and my friend had the most amazing kitesurfing session and left with a fantastic memory of his time in Noosa. From the moment we arrived, he was incredibly welcoming and made my friend feel right at home. Martin's passion for kitesurfing is infectious, and his expertise really shone through during their time together. Martin provided very helpful insights in understanding the local conditions and the beautiful, shallow lake allows you can stand pretty much everywhere and is perfect for practicing. It’s great for both beginners and advanced kitesurfers, and we had it virtually to ourselves. If you’re in Noosa and looking to kitesurf, I highly recommend spending time with Martin. You truly won’t regret it!
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TheRebekkarm
2024-10-21
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Awesome experience! I would really recommend going kitesurfing with Martin. Very helpful and made me improve in a fun and safe way!
Best locations for any level

Learn kitesurfing in a shallow safe environment with professional teachers –
Re-launching, body dragging, board retrieval and deep water self rescue + many more skills

Learn to set-up and control the kite and beyond…
fly the larger kites and experience the force as you control your speed and direction.
Introduction to board launching technique, with some experiencing there first kitesurf.

This course emphasizes self-paced learning where the objective is for everyone to feel confident.
Comprehensive knowledge of safety, flying and board launching techniques with –
emphasis on controlled first runs with the board and kite.

WE started teaching kitesurfing lessons with the original Wipika school of kiting at Noosa river in the year 2000, working closely with a young team of enthusiasts to develop a training system.

The Australian Kitesurfing Academy (est.2003) created a primary training location at Boreen Point Lake Cootharaba, 25min drive north of Noosa.

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Our IKO senior instructor has been with the company from the beginning and to this day still provides a professional and passionate introduction to the sport.
When Martin is not hydro-foiling or training you will often find him in a distant corner of the globe pursuing his adventure lifestyle, paragliding, trekking & back-country snowboarding.

  • Safe, warm shallow training environment
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