Meet our crew
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Katharina van der Linde
Kathi is the founder and owner of Kite254. She studied sports science in Germany and has extensive knowledge of the methodology and didactics of teaching sports in general. Certified as a kitesurfing-, windsurfing- and wing foiling instructor, she has worked across Europe and managed one of the biggest watersports centres in Kenya for the past 9 years. Languages: German & English.
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Salim Lauzi Kombo
Salim has been working in the kitesurfing industry for over 9 years. He is a highly experienced beach assistant and will guide you on any queries you might have on the spot. He is also very knowledgeable on kite repairs and can fix leaking bladders quickly. He recently successfully passed his IKO Level 1 instructor license and will now be joining our instructors team and guide you on your path of becoming an independent kitesurfer.
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Federico Bagnoli
Fede is 29 years old and IKO Level 3 instructor. He comes from Italy and has worked in Tuscany, Greece and Diani Beach before. Therefore it is his second time here in Kenya. People enjoy his outgoing & crazy, yet patient & calm nature. He is a very experienced instructor and will get you up and riding following the international safety standards during the Kaskazi season, starting from mid of December ‘23.
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Juma Ali Fwatsu
The Corona outbreak in 2019 motivated him to learn how to kitesurf and turn his hobby into his profession. Juma is originally from the south coast and a local to the area of Diani Beach. Wherever a helping hand is required, he will be there to assist you. At the moment he is holding the position of a beach assistant at our kitesurf center in Diani, but for the future we will support him on his way of becoming a certified kitesurfing instructor.
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Gloria Correani
Gloria is the organised soul in our team. She takes care of all the bookings and arranges our schedule according to the wind forecast and tide table. She will assist you with equipment rental & kite storage queries. You will see her buzzing around the center, always in a good mood and ready to help during your kitesurfing vacation in Diani Beach.