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Welcome to The Kite School.

Our experienced and certified instructors are passionate about kiteboarding and are dedicated to helping you reach your goals, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced rider looking to advance your skills, learn more about our team below!

Meet Your Instructors

“I had the absolute best experience with Long Bay! Chris is the most encouraging instructor and I left every lesson with a big smile on my face.”

Natalie BensonFirst Time Kiteboarder
Owner, Head Instructor

Chris Chaloner

Chris Chaloner is an experienced kiteboarding instructor with over a decade of experience in the sport. He has taught kiteboarding in Canada, the United States, and Turks and Caicos. As the owner of Long Bay Kiteboarding, Chris has a passion for sharing his love of the sport with others and helping them to learn and advance their skills.

Chris is especially enthusiastic about learning new tricks, and he enjoys teaching both new and advanced students how to master these new and exciting techniques. In addition to teaching others, Chris is also passionate about sharing his love of kiteboarding with his own children and enjoys teaching them how to ride!

With his years of experience and dedication to the sport, Chris is a highly respected kiteboarding instructor who is known for his patience, skill, and ability to help students of all levels achieve their goals.

Sandra (Sunny) Stegge
Instructor

Sunny

Meet Sunny (Sandra)
Sunny is a kiteboarding instructor and ocean lover who’s spent years chasing the wind and sharing her passion with others around the world. Teaching students of all levels, she’s all about helping people feel confident, connected, and totally at home on the water.
Whether she’s riding waves on her surfboard or cruising across turquoise lagoons, Sunny brings a calm, supportive vibe to every session. Her focus isn’t just on technique—it’s on helping riders tune into the rhythm of the wind and sea, and to find their own flow.
Her background in travel, outdoor adventure, and a lifestyle deeply connected to the elements adds depth to her teaching style, creating a grounded and encouraging learning environment. With a clear eye for detail and a feel for each rider’s pace, she helps students progress in a way that feels natural and empowering.
Instructor

Mowgli

Mowgli is a passionate and highly skilled kiteboarding and wing foiling instructor with years of experience teaching students of all levels—from beginners taking their first steps on the board to advanced riders pushing the limits of the sport. His expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, including old-school board-offs, unhooked and strapless freestyle, and the cutting-edge thrill of wing foiling.
What sets Mowgli apart is his exceptional ability to analyze each student’s unique needs instantly, tailoring every lesson for maximum progress and enjoyment. His patience, precision, and deep understanding of movement make him a master at breaking down complex techniques into effortless, fluid actions.
Beyond technical skill, Mowgli brings a philosophy of mindfulness to his teaching, helping students connect deeply with the moment, the wind, and the water. Whether you’re learning your first water start or perfecting advanced maneuvers, his high-level awareness and infectious enthusiasm ensure every session is transformative.
With a reputation for turning beginners into confident riders and advanced kiters into true artists of the sport, Mowgli isn’t just an instructor—he’s a guide to unlocking your ultimate potential on the water.
Light Wind Performance
ALUULA Canopy
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Learn on the best equipment available

  • New Duotone Gear
  • Twin tips, surf, and hydrofoil
  • Replaced every season