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ABOUT US
JONATHAN KNOWLES
Founder & IKO Certified Instructor
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Born in Nassau and raised on San Salvador Island, I grew up around the water and eventually discovered kiteboarding right here on the island.
What started as a personal obsession grew into Bahamas Kitesurfing — a school built around more than just teaching people how to kite.
For more than a decade, I’ve had the opportunity to teach, ride and build lasting relationships with people from all over the world. Many have returned year after year, and some have become friends and part of a growing kiteboarding family that continues to grow alongside the school.
For most of that time, Bahamas Kitesurfing has been a one-person operation. That has allowed me to keep things personal and maintain a high level of attention to every customer, lesson and detail.
As the school continues to grow, I’m now looking to build a small team of people who share the same vision — high standards in customer service, quality equipment, safety and, above all, a genuine passion for kiteboarding.
The goal is to grow without losing what made Bahamas Kitesurfing what it is today: a small, personal school where people come to learn, ride, return and become part of the family.
ABOUT
THE COMPANY
Based on San Salvador Island, Bahamas Kitesurfing offers private lessons, group lessons and independent equipment rentals in a quiet island environment.
Every session is adapted to the rider and the conditions, with the location, equipment and approach selected for the day.
Good conditions. Quality equipment. Direct instruction. More time on the water.
Bahamas Kitesurfing has been operating on San Salvador for more than 10 years.
The school is intentionally kept small so I can work closely with each rider rather than operate as a high-volume kite center.
Whether you’re learning for the first time, developing your riding or returning with experience, the focus remains the same:
Quality instruction. Safe progression. A great time on the water.
ISLAND OF THE BAHAMS
SAN SALVADOR
San Salvador is more than just where we teach — it’s a big part of the experience.
Away from the crowds of the more developed islands, San Salvador offers a quiet, simple way of life surrounded by beautiful beaches, clear water and open space. The island is peaceful, uncrowded and easy to explore, giving you the chance to slow down and enjoy your time both on and off the water.
For kiteboarding and wing foiling, the island offers a variety of locations and conditions, from calm, shallow water to more open ocean. This allows us to choose the right spot based on the wind, conditions and your experience level.
With fewer people on the water and plenty of room to ride, there’s space to learn without feeling rushed or crowded. Beginners can build confidence in a relaxed environment, while more experienced riders have the freedom to practice, explore and progress.
WHY SAN SALVADOR?
A PLACE TO PROGRESS
We believe a good learning environment is about having the right conditions, space and time to focus on riding.
Whether you’re learning your first kiteboarding skills, working toward becoming independent, starting wing foiling or taking your riding further, San Salvador provides the setting to learn at your own pace — surrounded by the natural beauty of the Bahamas.
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