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REAL camps use our world renowned Zero to Hero program which is ranked among Outside Magazine’s “Top 10 Adventure Camps in the World”. REAL Camps provide students with the ultimate full-immersion experience with three full days of instruction. REAL Watersports invented the "Kite Camp" back in 2000. Since then, REAL has been teaching camps full-time and has evolved the program through constant feedback from our students and coaches.

Skill Levels
  • Beginner (ages 12-75+)
Lesson Includes
  • REAL Pro Coach
  • Jet Ski "On the Fly" coaching
  • Huge selection of equipment
  • Private Launch
  • Uncrowded teaching terrain
  • 5 hours per day
  • 2 to 1 student to coach ratio
Zero to Hero $1695 (per person)

The Zero to Hero Wing Camp takes you from rank beginner to a self-sufficient wing foiler. Zero to Hero gives you the time on the water and confidence handling the equipment to allow you to purchase your own gear and practice at home. Zero to Hero Camps run select Tuesday-Thursday April through July and select weekends in August and September.

Zero to Hero Wing Camp Dates:

  • September 8, 9 and 10, 2023 (Fri – Sun)
  • September 19, 20 and 21, 2023
  • October 13, 14 and 15, 2023 (Fri - Sun)

2024 Dates

  • April 16, 17, and 18, 2024
  • May 21, 22 and 23, 2024
  • June 18, 19 and 20, 2024
  • July 23, 24 and 25, 2024
  • August 2, 3 and 4, 2024 (Fri-Sun)
  • September 13, 14 and 15, 2024 (Fri – Sun)
  • Ability Level: Beginner
  • End Goal: Take safe sessions at your local spot

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The Lift eFoil is the easiest way to learn to ride on foil. REAL has a fleet of Lift eFoils and a lesson curriculum that will have you riding the eFoil within your first hour. Your REAL Coach will use a Jet Ski for "On the Fly" coaching in the flat waters of the Pamlico Sound.

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Skill Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Lesson Includes
  • REAL Pro Coach
  • Lift E-Foil rental
  • Jet Ski "On the Fly" coaching
  • Safety equipment
  • Uncrowded teaching area

The Lift eFoil is the easiest way to learn to ride on foil. REAL has a fleet of Lift eFoils and a lesson curriculum that will have you riding the eFoil within your first hour. Your REAL Coach will use a Jet Ski for "On the Fly" coaching in the flat waters of the Pamlico Sound.

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Skill Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Lesson Includes
  • REAL Pro Coach
  • Lift E-Foil rental
  • Jet Ski "On the Fly" coaching
  • Safety equipment
  • Uncrowded teaching area

Private kite foil instruction allows you a one on one experience to hone your skills on kite foiling. You will be fully equipped with the latest kite and foil equipment for your lesson from the REAL Rental Shop. To learn to kite foil you need to be able to confidently stay up wind.

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Skill Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Lesson Includes
  • REAL Pro Coach
  • Kite foil, kite, and harness rental
  • Jet Ski "On the Fly" coaching
  • Safety equipment
  • Uncrowded teaching area
  • 3 Hours per half day
  • 6 Hours per per full day

The Semi-Private Kite Foil Lesson allows you the opportunity to share your time on the water with a family member or friend. Riders need to be within 40 lbs. of each other and of similar skill level. You will be fully equipped with the latest kite and foil equipment for your lesson from the REAL Rental Shop. To learn to kite foil both kiters need to be able to confidently stay up wind.

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Skill Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Lesson Includes
  • REAL Pro Coach
  • Kite foil, kite, and harness rental
  • Jet Ski "On the Fly" coaching
  • Safety equipment
  • Uncrowded teaching area
  • 3 Hours per half day
  • 6 Hours per per full day

Private Surf Foil Lessons are the best way to learn how to Surf Foil. Your first hour is in the flat waters of the Pamlico Sound learning to ride the foil behind the jet ski. Once you learn to fly the foil in the flat water, your REAL Coach will take you to the ocean side and teach you to foil in the surf. Our professional coaches can create a custom curriculum based on your experience, individual needs and learning style. You will be fully equipped with the latest surf foil equipment for your lesson from the REAL Rental Shop.

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Skill Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Lesson Includes
  • REAL Pro Coach
  • Surf Foil rental
  • Jet Ski "On the Fly" coaching
  • Safety equipment
  • Uncrowded teaching area

The Semi-Private Surf Foil Lesson allows you the opportunity to share your time on the water with a family member or friend. Riders need to be within 40 lbs. of each other and of similar skill level. Your first hour is in the flat waters of the Pamlico Sound learning to ride the foil behind the jet ski. Once you learn to fly the foil in the flat water, your REAL Coach will take you to the ocean side and teach you to foil in the surf. You will be fully equipped with the latest surf foil equipment for your lesson from the REAL Rental Shop

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Skill Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Lesson Includes
  • REAL Pro Coach
  • Surf Foil rental
  • Jet Ski "On the Fly" coaching
  • Safety equipment
  • Uncrowded teaching area

Join a REAL Coach to get you dialed in on the foil so you can jumpstart your Wake, Surf, Wing or Kite Foiling. We found that learning behind a Jet Ski with our "On the Fly" coaching allows close communication with the rider and a fast-learning curve. Once we teach you to get up on foil, we will expand into pumping and turning.

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Skill Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Lesson Includes
  • REAL Pro Coach
  • Wake Foil rental
  • Jet Ski "On the Fly" coaching
  • Safety equipment
  • Uncrowded teaching area

Offsite coaching is the best way to kite anywhere in the world. Our team of coaches travel all over the planet and are able to provide you with their knowledge and experience kiting regardless of the destination. Whether you are just starting to plan or have everything booked, bring a REAL Coach on your next vacation and plan for the trip of a lifetime.

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Skill Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Lesson Includes
  • REAL Pro Coach
  • Huge selection of equipment
  • Full Day of Instruction

Foiling Lessons

Foiling is blowing up, and the REAL instructional programs are the best way to learn to safely ride a foil. REAL can teach you to foil with a kite, a wing, in the surf, behind the ski, and on the eFoil.

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We Make New Riders Every Day

When you're learning with REAL, you have access to the most knowledgeable and friendly coaches in the world. To maximize your instructional experience, we recommend visiting the REAL Lesson Center in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Our state of-the-art facility has instant access to perfect conditions for kiteboarding, foiling and surfing.

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Kids Lessons

Our comprehensive instructional programs began development in 1998 and have continued to evolve with the advancements in gear and instructional techniques. REAL is unmatched by any other training program in the world.

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Where to Stay

Watermen's Retreat is a waterfront resort located directly beside REAL in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Watermen’s Retreat offers the full spectrum of accommodations from modern waterfront penthouses to budget friendly, convenient cabanas.

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Foil FAQ

"We Make New Riders Every Day". This has been our mission statement since 2001.

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REAL Lesson Center Walk-Through

Matt Nuzzo does a walk-through of the REAL Lesson Center in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and shows you what it's like to take a lesson at REAL.

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REAL Rental Shop

REAL rents a full selection of kiteboarding, surfing, foiling and standup paddle gear. You can also “Try Before You Buy” and apply one day’s rental charge towards the purchase of your new gear.

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Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

Epic winds. World-class waves. Limitless foil potential. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets, both over the water. Not many destinations in the world can match this.

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Get in Touch

Ready to book your lesson or camp? Need more information? Send us a message at REALPRO@REALWatersports.com or call 252-987-6000.

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Great People

“Whatever vitamins the REAL employees are being fed to make them all so nice and welcoming and caring to all the clients are definitely working because I had an absolute blast.”

— Patrick Johnson


FANTASTIC!

“Attended the Zero to Hero camp and have to say it exceeded my expectations. Before signing up I looked at some other lessons on Hatteras and kept coming back to the REAL Watersports site. Something just kept telling me this is the place to go. I'm glad I did. What a wonderful facility. It's just first-class all the way around!”

— Bobby Dow


The Only Way to Learn

“After spending three days with REAL, I realized that this is the only way to learn. Having the coach be right with you on the ski coaching you through the entire experience was amazing. I was able to progress so much faster and farther than expected.”

— Russell Terry