K1 photo gallery
992 photographs from our archive: lessons and sessions in Mui Ne, the kite station in Crimea, winter snowkite trips, spots and roads across Vietnam. All shot at our own lessons — none of it is stock.
Student photos
the short set
How a course actually looks: from the control bar on the sand to the first solo rides. Kite, surf and snowkite, a few frames each.
Kitesurfing in Mui Ne: the 2026/27 season begins
31 photos
The first windy days of the season at the K1 station on Sandunes beach, 14 October 2026: jumps and riding in the surf, kites over the sea and the red dunes of Mui Ne.
Kitesurfing in Mui Ne
250 photos
Lessons and riding at Malibu and the central beach of Mui Ne: from the first hour with a kite on the sand to jumps along the red dunes. Shot during real lessons at our school over several seasons.
Surfing in Mui Ne
83 photos
You can surf in Mui Ne all year round: from November to March the waves are steadier, in summer they are softer and friendlier for beginners. Frames from our lessons: soft-top boards, paddling, the first pop-up and the first solo rides.
SUP and sunrises in Mui Ne
16 photos
Mornings at the K1 station: SUP paddles on the calm sea and sunrises over the island off the beach. Shot in October 2026.
Wingfoil in Mui Ne
18 photos
A wingfoil lesson at the K1 station on Sandunes beach, 13 October 2026: briefing on the sand, rigging the foil, the first wing lifts from the knees and handling the wing on the water. Student Fyodor, instructor Vlad.
Sandunes hotel by the station
5 photos
The grounds of Sandunes Beach Resort, where the K1 station stands on the beach: the garden, paths to the sea, gazebos and hammocks under the palms. From your room to the water is a couple of minutes on foot.
Vietnam: spots and trips
88 photos
What surrounds the spot: Phan Rang and Phu Quoc, Turtle Island, temples, roads and Da Nang. These frames were taken on windless days — they show the country, not just the beach.
Crimea: the station and students
409 photos
The school's second base is Mezhvodnoye in Crimea. A shallow lagoon, warm water and steady wind: this is where we teach in summer, while Vietnam has its rainy season. Summer camps and sunsets included.
Snowkiting
68 photos
Winter trips: the Khibiny mountains, the Arctic and frozen lakes. The same kite, but with a snowboard or skis instead of a board, and a snow field to the horizon instead of water.
Kite buggy
17 photos
A buggy under a kite — for those who want wind without water. Shot near Minsk.
Self-rescue and safety
7 photos
The lesson that is part of the course and most often underestimated: how to pack the kite on the water, wind the lines and get yourself back to the beach. This is what separates a rider from a passenger.
Using these photographs
Every image was taken by K1 at our own lessons and trips. If you need a frame for an article, a publication or a spot guide, write to us and we will agree the terms. The people in the photographs are our students and instructors.