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Boracay.

Find your island rhythm. Plan around the season.

The quick verdict

Choose your season.Then plan your island.

Build a Boracay holiday around your riding goals, the school’s seasonal meeting point and time away from the water. Confirm the teaching location before choosing where to stay.

First lessons

Ask about instruction, equipment and support for your starting level.

Build your skills

Match coaching or rentals to your current ability and goals.

Stay flexible

Wind, tide and the operating beach shape your session.

Plan your base

Choose accommodation around your confirmed meeting point.

Plan around the season and confirm the day’s launch conditions with your instructor.

New to wing foiling? What to expect from your first wing foil lesson, including equipment questions and how to prepare.

When to go

Two seasons.Confirm your beach.

Kloud Wingfoil at Isla operates from Bulabog Beach during the November–April Amihan season. From June–October, teaching moves to Sinagpa on the other side of Boracay. The center remains based at Bulabog; confirm the day’s lesson meeting point before setting out. Ask the team about May and any weather-related changes.

Kloud reports typical Amihan winds of 10–18 knots in November, early December, late March and April, and 18–30 knots from mid-December to mid-March. These are seasonal guides, not forecasts. Tides can vary by 1.5–2 m, so the school adjusts session times and teaching areas for safe foil clearance.

Seasonal teaching locations supplied by Raphael Grenier, Isla Kitesurfing, October 2, 2026. Confirm operations for your travel dates.

Launch areas & local context

Know the area.Confirm the launch.

Bulabog Beach

The center’s November–April teaching beach. Several watersports schools share the shoreline, so use the school’s designated meeting point and follow local launch instructions.

Sinagpa / White Beach

Kloud’s June–October teaching area on the opposite coast, about 2 km from its Bulabog center. Arrange your exact meeting point with the team; a seasonal move does not establish access everywhere along White Beach.

Before entering the water

The school describes reef-protected water, but protection does not establish uniform depth or constant flatness. We have not verified a current wing-specific zoning map or minimum tide rule. Ask the center about shallow areas, the authorized entry, shared traffic, mast clearance and recovery arrangements. Do not assume the outer reef or another discipline’s riding area is appropriate for a first foil session.

Reef Riders: seasonal bases ↗

Lessons & coaching

Wing foil lessons in Boracay.Wingfoil at Isla.

Kloud Wingfoil is the wing foiling department of Isla Kitesurfing, led by Raphael Grenier, known as Raf. The team offers beginner sessions, private progression and advanced coaching. The center opens year-round, 8am–6pm; the teaching beach changes with the season, and sessions depend on wind, tide and safe water depth.

A wing foiler riding an orange wing on turquoise water off Boracay
On the water with Kloud Wingfoil at Isla · photo supplied by the school

2026–2027 lesson prices

Prices in Philippine pesos (PHP)
SessionHourly rate
Private lesson₱4,400
Duo — equipment for each student₱3,500 per person
Duo — shared equipment₱3,000 per person
VIP / advanced coaching with Kloud Raf₱7,250

Lesson equipment is included: wing, a SUP with fins for first steps, beginner foil board, short masts and large foils, plus booties, impact vest, rashguard and helmet.

The seven-hour lesson offer includes two hours of independent practice with a fins board, wing and gear, valued at ₱4,800. This is a fins-board practice offer; it is not a free foilboard rental package.

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Send your dates and riding level. The school confirms availability and handles bookings and payments. An inquiry is not a confirmed booking.

Meet the team

Arthur teaches in French and English and brings around 20 years of watersports and sailing instruction. Dindin teaches in Tagalog and English, entering her third wingfoil season after five years teaching kitesurfing. Kloud Raf provides VIP coaching and staff training, drawing on over 20 years of sports coaching. Arar helps select, rig and carry equipment; Jen and the office team assist in Filipino and English.

Participants must be able to swim. Adults should be in good health; ask the school to confirm suitability for children, including age, swimming ability and equipment fit.

Equipment rentals

Independent riders must be able to stay upwind. Otherwise, a supervised session or check-out is required.

2026–2027 rental rates · PHP
Equipment1 hour2 hoursHalf day · 3 hoursDay · 5 hoursWeek
Full gear₱2,640₱4,800₱6,500₱8,000₱38,500
Wing only₱1,000₱1,900₱2,600₱3,200₱15,400
Foilboard only₱1,980₱3,600₱4,900₱6,000₱29,000

Wings: F-One Strike, 2.5–7 m². Also available: K-Wing in 4.2 and 5 m², and parawings in 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and 4.7 m². Ask about availability and rates for specialist setups.

See board sizes and volumes ↗ · Explore the foil selection ↗

Rental support includes equipment setup assistance and safety accessories such as a helmet, impact vest, booties and rashguard. Confirm the week package’s usage allowance and damage terms before booking.

Multi-day coaching

Ask about the seven-hour lesson offer and a schedule suited to your goals. Accommodation and camp packages are not included in the listed lesson prices.

Booking and cancellation terms

A 10% deposit is due at booking. The school accepts Revolut, Wise, local bank transfer, PayPal, international transfer and crypto.

Cancellations more than 48 hours before the session receive a full refund. Confirm the policy within 48 hours directly with the school. No-shows and late arrivals are charged in full; late sessions are not extended. Unsuitable weather leads to rescheduling or a full reimbursement.

Find the center ↗

School information and supplied rental sheet: Kloud Wingfoil at Isla. Published lesson and rental prices ↗. Checked October 1, 2026.

Kloud Wingfoil at Isla

Visit the center

Take a video tour of Kloud Wingfoil at Isla before your Boracay trip. The center is based at Bulabog Beach; your lesson meeting point depends on the season and the day’s conditions.

Video supplied by the school.

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Beyond the lesson

Downwind adventures.Explore beyond the lagoon.

For riders ready for an open-water trip, Kloud offers boat-supported downwind adventures around Boracay and nearby Carabao Island. The team takes riders upwind by boat before the downwind journey, with pro riders, a trained lifeguard and a support boat described in its trip information.

One described route runs from Said Beach on Carabao Island to Bulabog lagoon. The direct distance is around 10–12 km; the actual riding route can be longer. The school confirms the route, ability requirements, equipment, price and conditions for your trip.

Riders carrying boards and equipment through shallow water toward a boat
Getting ready for time on the water · photo supplied by Isla
Ask about a downwind adventure ↗

Read Kloud’s downwind trip details ↗ · Trip information checked October 2, 2026.

Walk along Bulabog.

A recorded beach walk shared by Raf, rather than a live view. Watch on YouTube ↗

Plan your stay

Places to stay in Boracay

Bulabog Beach is Kloud Wingfoil at Isla’s November–April teaching base. The school reports a move to Sinagpa during June–October. Confirm the seasonal meeting point before booking one of these Bulabog-area stays, and ask the school about May.

The beach beside the Isla watersports center in Boracay
Destination photograph supplied by Kloud Wingfoil at Isla; not a photograph of the listed hotels.

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Bulabog Beach

7Stones Boracay

A Bulabog Beach property with a pool and room options to compare. Check the route to the school’s seasonal teaching location.

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Bulabog Beach

Levantin Boracay

A beachfront hotel with a bar and restaurant. Confirm current room facilities and transport to your lesson meeting point.

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Bulabog Beach

Aqua Boracay

A resort-style option by Bulabog Beach with outdoor pools. Compare facilities, room types and the journey to your lesson meeting point.

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These are independently operated properties, not school accommodation packages. We have not inspected them. Check current facilities, total price, transport and equipment storage before reserving.

Getting here & getting around

Shangri-La’s directions identify Caticlan, also called Godofredo P. Ramos (MPH), as the closest airport and Kalibo (KLO) as an alternative with a longer land journey. Reaching the island involves a boat connection. Its private lounge and speedboat are resort-specific, not the public transfer service. Confirm the transfer chain and acceptance of large foil bags with your chosen provider, including current fees and arrangements.

Shangri-La Boracay: airport connections ↗

Get your bearings

Look around before you go.

White Beach, Boracay. Explore this recorded 360° view, then use the guide to plan your visit.

Drag to look around · imagery from February 2020 · not live.

Photo: Lachlan Fearnley · CC BY-SA/3.0 · Cropped to fit
A sense of place

Boracay, in pictures.

Wing foiling, learning, beach preparations and island evenings — through the school’s own photos.

A wing foiler riding an orange wing on turquoise water off Boracay
Photo supplied by Kloud Wingfoil at Isla
Two wing foilers riding offshore with kites in the background
Photo supplied by Kloud Wingfoil at Isla
Palm trees silhouetted against a golden Boracay sunset
Photo supplied by Kloud Wingfoil at Isla
Riders carrying boards and equipment through shallow water toward a boat
Photo supplied by Kloud Wingfoil at Isla
An instructor accompanying a learner with an orange wing and a yellow board
Photo supplied by Kloud Wingfoil at Isla
Orange wings being prepared on the beach at Boracay
Photo supplied by Kloud Wingfoil at Isla
Palm fronds framing white sand and turquoise water in Boracay
A quiet stretch of Boracay shoreline. Photo supplied by Kloud Wingfoil at Isla
Lifeguard tower and beachgoers beneath palms at sunset in Boracay
Golden hour beside the lifeguard tower. Photo supplied by Kloud Wingfoil at Isla
Sailboats silhouetted against a red and orange sunset over Boracay
Sailboats and a colorful island sunset. Photo supplied by Kloud Wingfoil at Isla
Palm-shaded sand overlooking clear blue water in Boracay
Shade by the water between sessions. Photo supplied by Kloud Wingfoil at Isla
Sailboats near the Boracay shoreline on clear turquoise water
Boracay from the water. Photo supplied by Kloud Wingfoil at Isla
Turquoise kayak and watersports equipment on a palm-lined Boracay beach
Watersports equipment along the beach. Photo supplied by Kloud Wingfoil at Isla
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Beyond the session

Things to do in Boracay

Plan something for the time between wing foiling sessions. Confirm lesson times first, then compare the dates, pickup points and terms of each independent activity.

Sailboats on turquoise water beside the Boracay shore
Destination photograph supplied by Kloud Wingfoil at Isla; not a photograph of a specific tour.

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Late-afternoon outing

Boracay sunset cruise

See the coastline from the water on a sunset cruise. Check the departure beach, included activities and weather policy.

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Boat tour & snorkeling

Island & beach hopping

Compare a guided boat trip with beach stops and snorkeling. Confirm the actual itinerary, extra fees and conditions before booking.

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Explore your options

More things to do in Boracay

Browse Expedia’s Boracay activities for your travel dates. Leave room for lesson scheduling and seasonal weather changes.

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More local ideas for Boracay
01

White Beach walk

Explore the shoreline between the beach stations.

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02

Bulabog Beach

Watch water sports and keep active launch areas clear.

Explore location ↗
03

Puka Beach

Plan an outing to the island’s northern coast.

Explore location ↗
Explore all 10 things to do
04

Diniwid Beach

Explore another coastal setting beyond White Beach.

Explore location ↗
05

A sunset sailing trip

Confirm conditions and inclusions with the boat operator.

Explore location ↗
06

Island-hopping trip

Check the stops, fees and weather policy before booking.

Explore location ↗
07

A snorkeling outing

Use a reputable operator and protect the reef.

Explore location ↗
08

D’Mall visit

Browse shops and take a break for food.

Explore location ↗
09

A water-sports lesson

Choose qualified instruction for your level.

Explore location ↗

Further reading: Destination guide ↗. These are trip ideas, not confirmed bookings.

Keep beach time flexible.Make room for everyone.

A mixed-interest group need not spend every session on the same shore. Agree whether companions want to travel with you to lessons or meet afterward, especially when the operating beach changes by season. Reef Riders lists SUP as another activity to ask about. Build the day around actual lesson times and transport rather than assuming a whole course leaves you independently foiling by its final afternoon.

Reef Riders: seasonal bases ↗

Kloud Wingfoil at Isla

The restaurant at Isla

Get a glimpse of the school’s restaurant in this short video from the Isla team. Include time for a meal in your Boracay plans, and ask about current opening hours when arranging your visit.

Video supplied by the school.

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After the water

Five places for your food shortlist.

From a quick bite to a meal worth planning around. Check current menus, opening hours and reservations directly; resort restaurants may restrict outside guests.

01 / FOOD & DRINK

Nonie’s

Filipino-inspired food at Ondus Hotel on Station 3’s beachfront.

Restaurant website ↗
02 / FOOD & DRINK

The Sunny Side Café

An all-day breakfast option on the Station 3 beachfront.

Find on map ↗
03 / FOOD & DRINK

Little Taj

Indian cooking in D’Mall at Station 2. Check the current menu and location directly.

Restaurant website ↗
04 / FOOD & DRINK

The Pig Out Bistro

A seafood and burger option near Station 1.

Find on map ↗
05 / FOOD & DRINK

Lanterna

Homemade Italian cooking at Lanterna Hotel on Bolabog Street. Check reservations and the current menu directly.

Restaurant website ↗

Research: Local restaurant listings ↗. Selection is editorial; no paid placements.

Live camera coverage is not available on this page. Ask about local conditions with your inquiry.

School and travel details.

Explore the local information below. Kloud Wingfoil at Isla is our Boracay partner; other operators are included as independent local references. Their published services are not bookable through GoWingFoiling.

Kloud Wingfoil at Isla: school information

Our Boracay partner

Kloud Wingfoil at Isla offers lessons, coaching and rentals. Lesson equipment includes a wing, a suitable learning board and foil, helmet, impact vest, rashguard and booties. Independent rentals require the ability to stay upwind; otherwise a supervised session or check-out is required. The team teaches in English, French and Tagalog. The center opens year-round, 8am–6pm; confirm the operating beach and tide window for your dates.

Details supplied by Kloud Wingfoil at Isla. Reviewed October 5, 2026.

Kloud: downwind adventures

Partner experience

Kloud describes boat-supported downwind outings with riders leading and following the group, a lifeguard and recovery support. One published route runs from Said Beach on Carabao Island toward Bulabog lagoon; the direct distance is about 10–12 km, while riding tracks can be longer. Typical group time is approximately 75 minutes to two hours. Ask about the required ability, forecast, route, equipment, current price and safety arrangements before planning an outing.

Source: Kloud Wingfoil, Downwind adventures. Reviewed October 5, 2026.

Reef Riders: seasonal bases

Local reference · not a GoWingFoiling partner

Reef Riders operates throughout the year. Its published high season runs November–April on Bulabog Beach. During the southwest monsoon, May–October, it describes a move to Sinagpa on White Beach, at the Boracay Terraces Resort beachfront. These seasonal changes are useful when choosing accommodation and transport. Confirm the actual meeting beach for your dates rather than relying on a fixed map pin.

Source: Reef Riders, seasonal location information. Reviewed October 5, 2026.

Reef Riders: wing lessons and rentals

Local reference · not a GoWingFoiling partner

The published program covers beach wing handling, board balance, first foil rides and progression. Lessons include a board, wing and harness; shoes are also provided. The rate table lists discovery at PHP 6,000, beginner Levels 1 and 2 at PHP 12,000 each, and the combined course at PHP 24,000. Full-set rentals are listed at PHP 2,500 per hour or PHP 6,500 per day, with optional equipment insurance charged separately. Course durations differ between sections of the source page, so confirm the exact package before booking. These are published reference rates, not GoWingFoiling offers.

Source: Reef Riders, Wingfoiling courses and rental. Reviewed October 5, 2026.

Freestyle Academy: instruction

Local reference · not a GoWingFoiling partner

Freestyle Academy publishes private beginner and progression lessons. Level 1 introduces safety, equipment set-up and wing handling; Level 2 develops board control and riding in different directions. Each beginner level is listed at PHP 12,000 for three hours, or PHP 24,000 for the six-hour combined program. Progression coaching is listed at PHP 4,000 per hour and covers skills such as gybes, tacks and foot switches. Confirm equipment, prerequisites and available dates. Published course aims do not guarantee a particular learning outcome.

Source: Freestyle Academy, Wingfoiling lessons. Reviewed October 5, 2026.

Greenyard: wingsurfing courses

Local reference · not a GoWingFoiling partner

Greenyard is based on Bulabog Beach. Its published wingsurfing options include a 1.5-hour discovery session at PHP 6,000, a three-hour introductory course at PHP 12,000 and a six-hour full course at PHP 24,000. The introductory course covers wing and board handling and reading conditions; the longer course describes upwind riding, turning and foil-board skills. Confirm equipment inclusions and how much time is spent wingsurfing versus foiling. Progress depends on the rider and conditions.

Source: Greenyard, Wingsurfing course pages. Reviewed October 5, 2026.

Shangri-La Boracay: airport connections

Travel reference · resort guest service

Caticlan (MPH) is the closest airport. Kalibo (KLO) requires roughly 1.5–2 hours of road travel to Caticlan before the boat connection. Shangri-La describes a short drive to its private Mabuhay Centre lounge followed by an approximately 15-minute speedboat trip to the resort. This is a resort guest transfer arrangement, not a general school shuttle. Confirm transfer eligibility, luggage space for foil equipment, late-arrival charges and the latest schedule with your accommodation.

Source: Shangri-La Boracay, Map and directions. Reviewed October 5, 2026.

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Plan your visit

Before you book.

Can I book a lesson here?

Yes—send your dates, experience and goals to inquire about Kloud Wingfoil at Isla. The school confirms the session and takes payment directly.

Does the globe show a launch point?

No. The marker represents the destination area. Confirm an exact meeting point and current access with a local instructor.

Is the Street View current?

It is recorded imagery with a capture date, provided for exploring the area. It does not show today’s weather or confirm current access.

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Where should I stay for wing foiling in Boracay?

Bulabog Beach is Kloud Wingfoil at Isla’s November–April teaching base. The school reports a move to Sinagpa during June–October. Confirm the seasonal meeting point before booking one of these Bulabog-area stays, and ask the school about May.

Are hotels and activities included in my wing foiling lesson?

No. The Expedia stays and activities shown here are separate bookings. Confirm lesson availability with the school before arranging the rest of your trip. Expedia and the listed provider handle the terms for each travel booking.

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