Kite Republic

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About

Kite Republic specialises in kiteboarding, wing foiling, stand-up paddle boarding and has Australia's most active and passionate Watersport Shop, School and Club.

Whether you are keen for a leisurely stand-up paddle boarding cruise through the yachts in the St Kilda harbour, interested in seeing the Melbourne city skyline from a new angle, or keen on trying any of these board sports for the first time - Kite Republic can cater for all interests and skill levels.

Kite Republic the original St Kilda Kitesurfing, Standup Paddle Boarding and Wingfoiling School, operates year-round. Join one of their kiteboarding experiences for a taster or the full course - private and group lesson packages are available.

The enthusiastic and friendly staff are highly qualified, passionate and fantastic at what they do. They can cater for all people seeking fun and accessible nature-based outdoor sports driven by the wind and water.

Stop by their shop located at the St Kilda Sea Baths, say hi and get involved.

What's Available

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Available Tours

Hit the water

Two Hour Kitesurfing Lesson

Feel the rush and excitement that only a full sized kite can provide. This two hour hit the water lesson with Kite Republic is broken up into two parts, the first hour consists of the Kite Pilot techniques on land, then in the second hour it is time to get wet. From the safety of the water you will learn powered body drags, how to re-launch your kite and self-rescue techniques. Your goal is safe, confident control in the water.

From $139 to $299 per person

Foilboarding

Kite Foilboard Lessons

Learn to Kite Foilboard, or improve your current Kite Foilboarding skills with Kite Republic's comprehensive pathway to learning. These Kite Foilboard Lessons in Melbourne are the perfect way to kick start your foiling adventure and get you confidently handling, and then riding your foil. Lessons include all kiteboarding equipment, Bluetooth two-way headset for communication during the lesson and a kite Foilboard with three different mast heights to make your learning curve smoother and more efficient. Kire Republic suggest that in order to make the most of your lessons that you are at a stage that you can confidently ride upwind and land small controlled jumps on your regular equipment. What’s next once you get started? As well as a fantastic social foilboarding program run each fortnight, Kite Republic offer a number of different boards that you can purchase to get you up and going. If you purchase the regular setup, you will have free access to the shorter masts to make the initial learning time easier. Form more information on Kite Republic’s Social Foilboarding Program visit the website.

From $199 to $799 per person

Reviews & Ratings

Alexander Grawe

Alexander Grawe

Google review

We had a fantastic experience with Kite Republic! We had booked the 6-hour lesson package, and even though there unfortunately wasn’t enough wind during our stay, the team made the absolute best of the conditions and still managed to get four solid hours on the water. A special shoutout to our instructor, Julz, who was very helpful. Since we couldn’t use the remaining two hours due to the wind, Kite Republic refunded them promptly and without any issue. We really appreciated how straightforward and professional they were about it. The whole team was supportive, flexible, and genuinely passionate about kiteboarding. We hope to continue the kiteboarding journey and would love to come back to Kite Republic the next time we’re in town. Highly recommended! 🌊🪁

Where you'll be

10-18 Jacka Boulevard

St Kilda VIC 3182