Learn Kitesurfing in Winter: How to Combine Remote Work & Your First Kite Lessons in Djerba

Have you always wanted to try kitesurfing but never dared? Imagine learning it while working remotely, in warm sunshine, away from European winter. With our 10-day Work & Kite Camp in Djerba, we take care of everything — from work infrastructure to kite lessons — so you can start from zero and enjoy a balanced, confident experience.

Here are 10 tips for absolute beginners to thrive when blending remote work and learning kitesurfing in Djerba.

1. Accept that your first Kitesurfing sessions will be in safe, controlled conditions

As a total beginner, your first lessons won’t have you launching into big jumps. You’ll start by:

• Learning kite handling on land
• Mastering relaunch and safety techniques
• Doing body dragging (moving through water with the kite)
• Eventually, attempting water starts in shallow water

In Djerba, the lagoon’s shallow flatwater is ideal for beginners — you can stand and walk in much of it, reducing fear of deep water.

At our camp, all your kite gear and beginner instruction are included — you’re guided step by step, so you don’t feel lost.

2. Use the winter climate in your favor (vs. Europe’s cold months)

While European winters tend to be cold, dull, and less windy, Djerba still offers mild weather and wind sufficient for beginner kite lessons.

• In winter/early spring, expect water temperatures around 16–19 °C and air temperatures around 15–20 °C — you might use a shorty or 3/2 wetsuit.
• Wind is less consistent than in summer, but there are still many days with nice side-onshore wind suitable for teaching.

By choosing Djerba in winter, you trade cold and grey for manageable warmth and just enough wind to make progress. Our camp monitors daily forecasts and adapts plans accordingly so you don’t waste your time waiting.

3. Plan your work hours around your lesson windows

On days with kite lessons, your schedule needs flexibility. For example:

• Use mornings (08:00–12:00) for deep remote work
• Reserve midday to early afternoon for theory + land drills
• Late afternoon for water practice (if the wind is favorable)

We design the camp schedule to protect your work blocks and coordinate group lessons so they don’t disrupt focus time.

4. Bring a modest “beginner’s tech kit”

You don’t need to overcomplicate your setup. For a first-time kiter doing remote work, bring:

• Laptop stand, external keyboard/mouse
• Headset / noise-canceling earphones
• Cables, power bank, USB hub
• Swimwear, wetsuit (we can help you rent or supply)

We provide coworking-ready stations so you don’t have to improvise every day.

5. Rely on pro kitesurfing instructors and small student-to-instructor ratios

As a newbie, close guidance is crucial. In Djerba, kite schools often work with small groups (e.g. max 4 students per instructor), so you get attention and safety oversight.

At our Coliving Space, we partner with certified instructors who adjust the pace to your comfort level, never pushing you too fast.

6. Expect some “windless” or slow days — we’ll fill them usefully

On days when the wind is weak or absent, we pivot to other productive or relaxing activities:

• Theory lessons (reading wind charts, safety, kite maintenance)
• Light physical / mobility work (stretching, yoga)
• Local excursions to Dahar, cultural visits, and a desert evening
• Networking and group sharing

This ensures your 10-day stay stays engaging — not wasted.

7. Use backup internet and eSIM for communication safety

Even beginners want to stay connected. We include Tunisian eSIMs on arrival with data ready to use (no waiting in telecom shops).

Coworking spaces at the camp have high-speed WiFi, wired Ethernet, and backups, so you can attend calls or finish tasks with confidence.

8. Build confidence step by step — celebrate small gains

Don’t pressure yourself to “kite fully” on day one. Celebrate milestones like:

• Controlling the kite on land
• Doing body drags in water
• Getting up briefly on the board

At our camp, we structure lessons to help you see visible progress — boosting motivation.

9. Take care of your body: hydration, sleep & light meals

Learning and working at once is demanding. Support your energy by:

• Drinking plenty of water
• Eating balanced, light meals (protein + vegetables)
• Getting 7–8 hours of sleep
• Doing mobility/stretching after kite lessons

We coordinate meals with local caterers and restaurants, offering healthy options that support your body’s work + sport demands.

10. Share Your Kitesurfing Experience & Help Us Improve

Your honest feedback is the best promotion. At the end of your stay, we encourage you to share your journey — photos, stories, insights — on social media and with your network. These genuine testimonials help future participants see the real value of the experience and inspire us to continually refine and improve the retreat.

Why Our 10-Day Camp in Djerba Is Built for Kitesurfing Beginners

Here’s how we remove friction for first-time kiters so your learning is smooth and fun:

Final Thoughts (and a Gentle Invitation)

Starting kitesurfing can seem daunting — but when structured well, taught by caring instructors, and embedded in a supportive community, it becomes an exciting experience. Doing so in Djerba during European winter means you escape the cold, stay warm, and ride new winds.

If you’re a total beginner and you’d like a safe, guided, productivity-balanced way to learn kite + work remotely, check out our 10-day Work & Kite Camp in Djerba . If you have questions about beginner levels, equipment, travel, or accommodation, DM me anytime — I’d be happy to help you take the first step.

Fly safe, learn step by step, and enjoy the wind.