K1.surf

The people behind K1

Certified IKO instructors who ride the same gear they teach on — in English and Russian.

What we care about

Safety first

The school runs its own rescue service. Instructors assess conditions on the water and the snow themselves, and lessons are covered by radio contact and equipment insurance.

Certified instructors

Kitesurfing is taught to the international IKO standard. Our instructors are qualified professionals with years of experience on the water.

Care for the student

We build long relationships: what matters is that you fall in love with the sport and come back. We adapt the pace of a course to the person, not the other way round.

A warm atmosphere

We're a team of like-minded people that has been growing since 2016. Hard training, mutual support and a good mood on the beach.

Instructors

Sergey A. — instructor at the K1 kite schoolSergey A.

IKO Level 3 kite instructor · surf · wingfoil · SUP · snowkite

RU / EN
Svetlana A. — instructor at the K1 kite schoolSvetlana A.

Surf instructor

RU
Mikhail B. — instructor at the K1 kite schoolMikhail B.

Kite instructor

RU / EN
Oleg S. — instructor at the K1 kite schoolOleg S.

IKO kite instructor · windsurf · snowkite

RU

Work with us

We're looking for kite and surf instructors, station assistants and volunteers for the season in Mui Ne (October–April). If you ride, enjoy working with people and want a season by the warm sea — get in touch. We'll explain the terms, the schedule and accommodation options.

Get in touch

Frequently asked questions

Who teaches at K1?

Lessons are run by certified IKO instructors. Kitesurfing follows the international IKO standard; surfing, wingfoil, SUP and snowkiting are taught by practising instructors with years of experience.

What languages do you teach in?

Our instructors work in English and Russian, so lessons are comfortable for international guests as well as Russian-speaking students.

What is IKO certification?

IKO — the International Kiteboarding Organization — is the global standard for teaching kitesurfing. An IKO instructor follows one methodology and safety framework, and you receive an international level certificate at the end of your course.

Does the school have a rescue service?

Yes, K1 has its own rescue service. Instructors assess the risks on the water themselves, lessons use radio contact and the learning equipment is insured.

Can I join the K1 team?

We regularly look for instructors, assistants and volunteers for the season in Mui Ne. Message us on Telegram or WhatsApp and we'll tell you about the terms, schedule and accommodation.