The Set-up

Situated on the Ionian coast, Club Velico Crotone Sport Beach sits eight kilometres north of the city of Crotone. This region gets wind from the north / northeast and south / southeast and both directions work well at Crotone. You can get steady winds pushing up to as much as 30 knots during the winter season and 25 knots in the summer months from May to October. June to September are the best months of the year when the water is warmest and the local thermic effects increase the wind strength so that’s the best time to come if you’re planning on learning to kite in Crotone. 

There’s also a flatwater lagoon a few kilometres to the north which is ideal for freestyle as well and there are wave spots on this coastline but you’ll need to drive to them (the guys at Crotone can give you some pointers there). 

PHOTO: Martina Orsini

Crotone is also a popular spot on the Italian racing circuit and GKA Kite-Surf World Tour rider Tony Ciliberto, head coach at Club Velico Crotone, also coaches the Italian Youth Twintip Racing team from Crotone. 

PHOTO: Martina Orsini