Wind Over Water Kiteboarding

In 2004, Jeff Kafka began Wind Over Water Kiteboarding School to help promote and improve lesson quality for the sports of kiteboarding and kite surfing in San Francisco area. Jeff is a professional kiteboarder and big wave surfer who grew up in Pacifica, CA with a strong respect for the water.  He pioneered the jet ski assisted kite lesson in the state of California and has taught most of the instructors in the Northern California area how to teach off of a PWC. All of the Wind Over Water instructors have been hand picked, coached by Jeff himself. Each instructor has their specialty but we all love to teach and ride. The school has permits to teach in several locations and is the City appointed safety ambassador for the popular 3rd Avenue Beach.  Jeff and his love for the sport is what makes Wind Over Water the go-to school for anyone asking, "Where should I learn?"

In 2007, Wind Over Water Kiteboarding partnered with Nor Cal Surf Shop to start the Nor Cal Surf Shop in Burlingame. This full service surf and kite shop carries kite gear to meet any needs - kites, boards, beginner package deals, directional and twin tip boards, harnesses, and more. Click here to check out the online store.

Wind Over Water operates five PWCs from our private dock and teaches daily on 3rd Avenue Beach.