Whether it’s Kiteboarding, Surfing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Yoga, SUP Yoga classes, week-long outdoors adventure or Watersports/Yoga retreats in Bali-Indonesia, KiteWest will give you an experience to remember for years to come! Experience the thrill of kiteboarding with one of our internationally accredited trainers or take on everything the majestic coastline from Geraldton to Exmouth has to offer with one of our customized 4WD and camping tours. Our qualified instructors can offer you individual or group lessons from beginner to advanced level. We provide top of the range equipment, as safety is our main concern. We also offer individualized water sports 4wd camping tours tailored to your needs. Our local knowledge and experience can take you to uncrowded beaches along the Western Australian’s coast, where you can enjoy Yoga, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Snorkeling or simply camping on your own deserted beach!

Originally from France, Ben established KiteWest in Geraldton, Western Australia after discovering it was the perfect place to combine his passion for the ocean, the outdoors and adventure. In a few short years KiteWest has grown from only offering kiteboarding lessons to incorporating personalized 4WD tours along WA’s magnificent Coral Coast and an array or watersport activities. KiteWest is now giving you access to Surf, Stand Up Paddle board lessons, Yoga and SUP Yoga classes and Stand Up Paddleboard Ocean/River cruises. Having worked as a professional lifeguard and rescue diver in France and Australia, Ben has a strong background in water rescue.

Ben’s love of the ocean dates back many years. He is a qualified IKO Level 2 Senior kiteboarding instructor/Assistant Instructor Trainer, ISA SUP Instructor and ISA SUP flat water course Presenter,  ASI Surf Instructor, swimming instructor, as well as certified Yoga Alliance Vinyasa flow Yoga and SUP Yoga teacher Trainer. Ben holds qualifications in first aid, 4WD driving and is certified for working with children. Ben has worked as a beach Inspector and conservation Ranger. His awareness of environmental and conservation issues is applied to KiteWest Watersports to ensure all activities do not have an impact on the environment.

Chantal is a certified Experienced Yoga Teacher 200 with the Yoga Alliance, Group Fitness instructor, ISA Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor, ISYA Sup Yoga Instructor Teacher and is specialized in teacher training. Her love of Yoga and the ocean has brought her to a natural path of fusing Stand Up Paddle board and Yoga. With Ben, they run SUP Yoga teacher training all around Asia.

With her background of being a registered mental health nurse and counselor, Chantal has had many years of helping people deal with the challenge of living in this modern world. Becoming more involved in Yoga over time, she saw the correlation between nurturing the body and soul in Yoga and mental health therapy.

• Certified 200hrs Experienced Yoga teacher (Yoga Alliance)
• Certified post/pre natal Yoga teacher
• Certified children’s Yoga teacher
• Certified group fitness instructor (AFN)
• ISA Certified SUP instructor
• Certified SUP Yoga Instructor Trainer (ISYA)

• Water rescue certificate (SLSWA)
• Senior First Aid (St John’s ambulance Australia)
• Certificate 4 Training and assessing (Durrack)
• Coaching certificate (Coaching for Change)
• Certificate 4 in outdoor recreation (Academy of Surfing Instructors)

Originally from South Africa, Matt has a passion for the Ocean, he is a keen surfer and water sports fan. Matt has worked in various countries gaining specific knowledge on water safety practices and lifeguard training, making him the Lifesaving Operations Coordinator for the Surf Live Saving Western Australian. With over 20 years experience in the public safety sector, Matt’s expertise in water safety makes him an integral part of the KiteWest team.