Begin with the wing, build balance step by step, and discover the first feeling of silent flight across the lagoon with calm, focused coaching from De Silva.
A New Water Feeling
Wing foiling brings together the wind awareness of windsurfing, the lift of foiling, and the balance instincts of a SUP board. It looks technical from the shore, but with the right equipment and a calm progression it becomes surprisingly accessible.
In Kalpitiya, we start with wing handling on land and a stable board on flat water, then guide you toward your first controlled glides and first flights on foil. It is a beautiful discipline for complete beginners and for watersports riders who want a new kind of glide.
Structured coaching based on the current De Silva wing foilsurfing offers, from first wing handling to early foil rides.
Approx. 2 hours
EUR 175 (Private session)
EUR 125 per person (Group price · max 3 guests)
A first wing session built for total beginners who want a gentle, exciting entry into the sport.
Approx. 2 hours
EUR 199 (Private session)
EUR 150 per person (Group price · max 2 guests)
This is the step where the wing meets the foil board, with a more technical session for riders ready to accelerate.
6 hours total
EUR 420 (Private package)
EUR 350 per person (Group price · max 3 guests)
A 3-day beginner package designed to take you from theory and SUP-based wing work into your first real foil rides.
Custom follow-up coaching
Built after the beginner stages (Ask us for the best format)
Once you have completed the beginner stages, we shape the next sessions around cleaner riding, better turns, and more confident foil control.
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Focused sessions for crossover riders and wing foilers who want more flow, range, and precision.
2 hours
EUR 135 (Private coaching)
EUR 90 per person (semi-private crossover session)
Ideal for guests who already kitesurf, windsurf, surf, or paddle and want to move into wing foiling with a faster, more connected learning path.
Private coaching from EUR 155 for 90 minutes
Built around your level, equipment, and conditions on the day
For riders who already foil, or already have the basics, and want longer flights, cleaner transitions, better carving, and more efficient control in stronger wind.
Why De Silva
Learning wing foil is easier when the setting, equipment, and coaching all work together.
Space, flat water, and reliable wind make first sessions calmer and easier to understand.
We guide you from wing basics to first foil feeling in a progression that stays clear and manageable.
Stable boards and the right setup help you build confidence before moving deeper into foil riding.
Our team understands how to teach technical sports in a calm, supportive, and practical way.
Train, rest, eat, and recover in one beautiful lagoon-side setting designed for riders.
Your lesson flow and setup are adapted to your experience, balance, and conditions on the day.
FAQ
Yes. We begin with simple wing handling and stable board work, so complete beginners can enter the sport step by step.
No. Previous board-sport experience can help, but it is not required. The course progression is built for first-timers as well.
It depends on wind, balance, and prior watersports experience, but many guests begin feeling short first flights after the initial wing and board basics are in place.
Yes. The combination of flat water, open space, and steady wind makes it one of the most comfortable places in Sri Lanka to learn wing foiling.
Bring swimwear, sun protection, sunglasses with a strap if you use them, and anything you like to ride in comfortably. We provide the lesson equipment.
Yes. Private coaching is available across all levels and is the best option if you want more focused feedback and faster progression.
Book your lessons with De Silva in Kalpitiya and begin your progression from first control to first flight.