Dil in Kalpitiya

Amazing facts you didn’t know about Kitesurfing Lanka

Léo Moret and Dilsiri Welikala, the owners of Kitesurfing Lanka talk about how KSL started and how the whole community behind KSL changed their life and motivation to keep going forward. Some further thoughts from Dilsiri Welikala: When Leo and myself started Kitesurfing Lanka, we did a one page Word document. It spoke about the values we would like to […]

Kitesurfing basics: Riding upwind 2

Kitesurfing basics: Riding upwind

Let’s talk about the first trick you’ll ever learn, riding upwind! It’s an essential part of learning to kite and one of the most frustrating, but once you crack it you’ll wonder how you ever struggled! But struggle we did, so here are some top tips and tricks to help you nail it faster: 1) Speed is key In order […]

kiteschool and kitesurf safari sri lanka

2018 Kitesurfing Lanka Mega Trips and Spots list!

This summer Kitesurfing Lanka are expanding the operation, offering more trips and more spots than ever so you’ll have more options to choose from on any given day. Our repeat guests probably know the spots we offer but this year will be a little different so check out the updated info below! Kalpitiya lagoon: This is the main spot for […]

Before you come to Sri Lanka, top tips! 5

Before you come to Sri Lanka, top tips!

It’s always a bit nerve racking coming to a new place for the first time, and knowing exactly what you need to sort out in advance can be really helpful, so here’s a brief list of the stuff you definitely will need, and the other stuff you might want to think about! ESSENTIALS VISA First and foremost, you’ll most likely […]

KSL and Zian kiteboarding 8

KSL and Zian kiteboarding

At kitesurfing Lanka we want you to have a great kitesurfing experience and so obviously our gear is an important part of that. We have been partnered with Zian kiteboarding for a number of years now, a brand owned in Europe but produced in Sri Lanka, just a few hours down the road in Negombo! So who are Zian? Zian […]

Nature in Sri Lanka 9

Nature in Sri Lanka

We’re very lucky to be surrounded here in Sri Lanka by amazing scenery and nature. Check out this short video from Vayu Resort showcasing some of what there is to offer other than kitesurfing!

Become a darkslide master! 10

Become a darkslide master!

The dark slide is one of those tricks that everyone wants to learn at some point, it’s one of the most common requests during my advanced lessons or clinics, and I personally love doing them, so lets talk through the basics of how to learn them. There are a few key skills needed to do a dark slide but they’re […]

Dolphin and Whale watching at KSL

Besides kitesurfing, in the winter season and just after (December-April) another draw for people coming to Kalpitiya is to see some the dolphins and whales just off the coast. It’s not uncommon to see pods of spinner dolphins numbering in the hundreds or even thousands! At this time of year the water is calmer so the chances of spotting them […]

First one !

Just to tell the World that we are launching this new website. Sri Lanka would never be the same! Some more news coming soon…