When it comes to learning kitesurfing, the biggest challenge toward gaining confidence can often times be the wind. It just never lets up, and for a beginner in the water, that can make learning the art of kiting a very difficult task.

Why not segue into kitesurfing by experiencing a truly different brand of lesson, right here in the San Francisco Bay? Breaking kitesurfing into its two main components, Kite The Bay has designed a session that teaches you how to ride the board separate from learning how to control the kite. It's simple, brilliant and an absolute blast. Using a specially designed 'kitepole', strap in and ride alongside their customized boat in a controlled environment - all the while getting a feel for the board and how to use the harness. Once you've got that dialed-in, hop back onto the vessel, unfurl the kite and learn how to handle the wind from the safety of a boat. Captain John will help you understand how to guide the kite, learn to respond to its actions and predict wind patterns.

This is a custom lesson offered to zozi users only, and we hope you enjoy it. The only way this lesson could be better is if it took place alongside one of the most picturesque cities in the world. Then that would really be something.