Welcome to the KBC Kitesurf & wingfoil school

In your vacation at the Steigenberger Ras Soma your dream of kitesurfing and wingfoiling will come true at our water sports beach: From the trial lesson, to the complete kite and wingfoil course – We will make everything possible for you! You learn safely and successfully with KBC – the market leader in kitesurf training for 20 years and KBC World water sports centers around the world.

Methods at Kiteboarding Club KBC Ras Soma Red Sea Egypt - professional kitesurfing lessons and water sports

We teach according to the international guidelines of the water sports associations VDWS and IKO.

At KBC you get on the board quickly, very safely and with a lot of fun. Whether kitesurf, kitefoil or wingfoil course, rental or water sports with your own equipment – we are happy to advise you!

Book here in advance or visit us directly at the water sports beach. My team and me are looking forward to meeting you.

Moustafa
Station manager of KBC Ras Soma

Kitesurf Courses

v/a386€

Kitesurf Beginner

In the beginner courses, you will learn how to kitesurf professionally and safely – in pairs or with individual instruction.

Beginner course

Kids kiteboarding lesson: Girl kitesurfing on turquoise water, children's kite course at beach destination

v/a336€

Kitesurf courses for kids

In the kitesurfing course at KBC Ras Soma, children learn kitesurfing professionally, safely, and with fun in one-on-one lessons.

Courses for kids

v/a158€

Kitesurf Intermediate

The advanced course builds on the basic course and serves to refresh your knowledge.

Intermediate course

Advanced riders learn riding techniques, maneuvers, or tricks in private training sessions, either alone or in pairs.

Private training

v/a84€

Kitefoil

Experienced kitesurfers with good kite control learn kitefoiling – a new dimension of kitesurfing using a hydrofoil board that lifts off with the right technique.

Kitefoil courses

v/a386€

Wingfoil

In the wingfoil course, you will quickly, sustainably, and above all safely learn the basics for a successful start in wingfoiling, the fascinating way to glide across the water.

Beginner courses

Wingfoil Course for Kids KBC Ras Soma Kiteboarding Watersports Egypt

v/a336€

Wingfoil courses for kids

In the wingfoil course at KBC Ras Soma, children learn wingfoiling professionally, safely, and with fun in one-on-one sessions.

Courses for kids

v/a158€

Wingfoil

In the wingfoil course, you will quickly, sustainably, and above all safely learn the basics for a successful start in wingfoiling, the fascinating way to glide across the water.

Advanced course

Foilsimulator hydrofoil kitesurfing on turquoise water - kiteboarding water sports adventure destination

v/a99€

Foil Simulator Boat

Learn how to foil easily and effortlessly, even on windless days! Experience the thrill of being pulled by our foil simulator boat without having to steer the wing.

Foil simulator

Equipment rental

kitesurfing

Kites in all sizes from 5m² to 17m² from F-ONE
Boards: the latest F-ONE freestyle, freeride, and surfboards in many sizes
Harnesses (seat/hip harnesses) and wetsuits in many sizes

To rent equipment, you need a license equivalent to VDWS license level 4 (also available for purchase on site).

Kitesurf rental

The comfort upgrade: Have your entire equipment set up for you – just hook in and go:

DIAMOND SERVICE

F-One Bandit kitesurfing kite with pocket board and foil - complete kiteboarding gear for water sports adventures

Kitefoil

Rent a single kitefoil board or complete kitesurfing equipment with kitefoil board. The area is ideal for kiteboarding. If you are not sure yet, we recommend an hour of private instruction.

You need a VDWS level 5 licence to rent kiteboarding equipment.

Kitefoil rental

wingfoil

At KBC Ras Soma, you can rent top-notch F-ONE wingfoil equipment. Reserve in advance and you'll always have the right gear, even if you need to change several times a day.

To rent, you need a license that corresponds to VDWS Level 5.

Rent wingfoil

Center Services

Storage

Storage rooms at the private kite beach with direct access to the pump station (compressor) Guest storage with convenient storage boxes for your private kite equipment
Closed overnight
Night watchman service
Surveillance cameras
Changing rooms and lockers
Open from 8:30 a.m. until sunset

Private Beach KBC Ras Soma - Exclusive Kitesurfing Red Sea Egypt

private beach access

Compressor and hand pumps
Launch and landing service provided by beach staff
Rescue boat
Kite wash station, board bath
Hot water showers and toilets
Use of sun terraces
Free Wi-Fi

Storage Service Safety KBC Ras Soma - Kitesurfing Equipment Egypt

Storage, Service & Strandnutzung

As a kitesurfer at KBC Kitestrand, you must register in advance at reception. In return, you can enjoy use of the center's entire infrastructure and services. Unfortunately, we do not have unlimited capacity, so we recommend that you book in advance.

For hotel guests

For external guests

safety

The rescue boats will assist you within minutes if you are unable to run upwind, to recover your kite or board, or with other problems in deep water.

The service price includes a number of boat rescues. Additional rescues can be booked.

Boat rescue

>> Price list <<

The Center

KBC Ras Soma kiteboarding center with colorful kites on beach, Ras and Wassersportcenter, Red Sea Egypt

Features

The water sports base, the KBC Ras Soma, offers kite surfers and wing foilers all the services they could wish for for a worry-free water sports holiday:

+ large changing rooms
+ Lockers for valuables
+ Hot water showers and toilets
+ free WiFi
+ large terrace
+ a shady chill out area
+ Bar/bistro with coffee, cold drinks, freshly squeezed juices and snacks
+ Shop with functional clothing, accessories and fashion

KBC Ras Soma Chill-Out Area at Red Sea - Relaxation after kitesurfing

Relax at KBC

If your companions don't kite, they are still welcome to spend time at the KBC and can use the infrastructure free of charge.

Diamond Service

The most comfortable way to kite: your premium kite equipment set up for you just in time – just hook in and go. We advise you, set everything up, and you always have the perfect combination of kite and board. And if the wind changes, you can switch in no time – you don't have to worry about a thing.

Book Diamond Service

Steigenberger Resort entrance with Ras shuttle - KBC Kitesurf Center Ras Soma kiteboarding travel destination

Shuttle to the water sports beach

You can reach the water sports center from the Steigenberger Resort by shuttle bus. The shuttle bus departs every hour on the hour from 9 a.m. in front of the hotel entrance. The shuttle bus ride is free of charge.

Shuttle for guests from Soma Bay / North Safaga

If you are staying at a hotel in Soma Bay or North Safaga (e.g., in Soma Bay at the Breakers, Sheraton, Robinson, Cascades, Kempinski, or others, including apartments, or in North Safaga at the Palm Royale, Solymar, Caribbean World, Paradise, Movabic, Imperial, or others), we will be happy to arrange a taxi shuttle for you:

Order your shuttle

+20-127 976 99 32

Simply call the KBC Ras Soma reception (at least 45-60 minutes in advance) and we will arrange your shuttle.
The KBC cooperates with a taxi service from Safaga. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel at the agreed time and drive you to the KBC Center. The cost is €10 per trip/car. Please pay for the taxi ride directly at the KBC reception.

RS spotmap of Kiteboarding Club KBC Ras Soma showing wind direction and kitesurf zones at Red Sea beach resort

Revier & Wind

A constant north wind blows in the large bay, which is further strengthened by the nearby Red Sea, making the area very wind-safe and offering beautiful flat water conditions. Even in strong winds, the water in the bay remains relatively calm, providing good learning and practice conditions for freestyle and maneuver training. Wingfoilers also get their money's worth here.

The water in the shore and entry area is quite extensive, but so shallow that you can't wing or kite there at first. Only a little further out in the deep water is training and riding possible. That's why we only offer courses with a maximum of 2 people.

At the KBC Center, the wind blows from side-offshore, seasonally also from side-shore directions, but only blows about a kilometer over the sea before it hits the KBC Center and is then constant and unvortexed. The KBC has several boats in use – to support training and for the safety of kiters and wingfoilers.

F-ONE Test and Buy - Kitesurf Equipment and Kiteboarding Gear

Test & purchase

Before you buy your kite equipment, you should definitely test kites, boards and harnesses to find exactly the material that suits you best. That's why we offer you the opportunity to test everything free of charge for 30 minutes: kites and boards from F-ONE and harnesses from MANERA. Ask us on site!

You should bring

Swimming trunks, bikini or swimsuit
Flip flops, beach shoes, sun hat or cap

This is what you need, but you can borrow/buy it on site:

Sport-sunglasses with a strap, best polarized (in the local shop)
Suncream, waterproof and with a high sun protection factor
Lycrashirt and Boardshorts (June-October) for UV-protection
Short Wetsuit (May-June, October-November)
A long wetsuit (December-April)

Do you have any questions? We are happy to help you.

Wind

At the KBC Center the wind blows from side-offshore, seasonally also side-shore directions, but first blows about one kilometer across the sea before it hits the KBC Center and is then constant and unvortexed. The KBC has several boats in operation - to assist with training and for the safety of the kiters and wingfoilers.

We have had the best experience with Windguru 's wind forecast. The "modified wind" or the indicated gusts predict the actual wind most accurately.

Wetter

Weather

In spring and autumn we recommend a shorty, in summer you can kitesurf only in boardshorts and lycra. But you should always think of very good, waterproof sun protection.

In the winter months (December to February) there are more strong and light wind days - the wind is not as constant as in the other months. We recommend long neoprene clothing in winter. The air temperatures are still mild during the day, but at the latest when the sun goes down it gets fresh. Therefore, pack warm long clothes and also a hat when you come from the water.

Wind statistics El Gouna Red Sea Kitesurfing Egypt