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Blog: Kitesurf, Wingfoil & SUP in Reggio Calabria
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Sport, Wind & Passion
Welcome to the Blue Tribe blog: our space to promote water sports and share the passion for the sea. You will find informative articles on kitesurf and wingfoil, updates from our SUP partners and association content to stay connected with our community.
Kite Safari in Hurghada: the Trip That Stays With You
Kite safari in Hurghada: flat, shallow lagoons to learn kitesurfing from zero, new tricks in safety, sunsets, DJ nights and a tribe that becomes family.
Things to Do in Reggio Calabria: 25 Experiences (2026)
Things to do in Reggio Calabria: Riace Bronzes, seafront, Scilla, Aspromonte, food, kitesurfing and wingfoil on the Strait. 25 picks by locals.
What the Wind Brought Us: Blue Tribe's First Season
The story of our first, unforgettable season at Punta Pellaro: the eyes of students achieving what they thought impossible, friends arriving from all over Italy and the world, barbecues at sunset facing the Strait of Messina. How a tribe is born.
Gallico Paddle Fest 2026: Reggio Calabria's first ever SUP race
On 2 August 2026 Blue Tribe organised in Gallico the first amateur SUP race ever held in Reggio Calabria: 25 athletes, the Strait of Messina as a backdrop and a network of associations. The story and the president's words.
SUP for All: when the Strait of Messina becomes a classroom for inclusion
An adapted water sports project for children and young people on the autism spectrum, born in Reggio Calabria from the meeting of behavioural science and a passion for the sea. On the Strait of Messina, inclusion stops being a slogan and becomes a child standing on the water.
What Is Kitesurfing: How It Works and How to Learn
What kitesurfing is and how it works: wind window, gear, how many lessons you need, safety and FAQ. Explained by IKO instructors in Reggio Calabria.
Kite & Wing Safari in Egypt: we left for the wind, we came home a family
Our Kite & Wing Safari on the Red Sea, in Hurghada, in partnership with Paradise Kitesurf, has come to an end. We left chasing the wind and found so much more: among windswept islands, crystal-clear water and endless sunsets, strangers sitting at the same table became family. An experience that will stay in our hearts forever.
SUP and Cognitive Disability: the First Open Day in Reggio Calabria
On May 17th, from 10am to 12pm, at Centro Sportivo Andrea Maria in Pentimele: the first free Open Day of the project "SUP & Cognitive Disability – The Sea for Everyone". Blue Tribe ASD, ASI Calabria and Insieme per la Città APS open the sea to children on the autism spectrum. Free participation, mandatory registration.
Blue Tribe Opens at Punta Pellaro: the New Kitesurf School
There are days you never forget. Days when a dream stops being just an idea and becomes something you can touch, feel, and live. On 18 April 2026, on the beach of Punta Pellaro, Blue Tribe officially opened its kite school. Nothing will ever be the same.
Kitesurfing and Wingfoil: Benefits for Mind and Body
What really happens when you step onto a board and let the wind carry you? Discover the profound mental and physical benefits of kitesurfing and wingfoil: from the flow state to self-esteem, from the neuroscience of happiness to the absolute freedom of becoming one with the elements.
"SUP & Cognitive Disability, sport for everyone" is born
On April 2nd, World Autism Awareness Day, Blue Tribe launches "SUP & Cognitive Disability, sport for everyone": an inclusive programme bringing young people with cognitive disabilities to stand-up paddling through a structured, gradual and emotionally enriching journey.
Kitesurf & Wingfoil Lessons: Why You Need Them (and How Many)
Why learn kitesurfing and wingfoiling with IKO instructors: safety, how many hours you need to ride alone and how a course works in Reggio Calabria.
History of Kitesurfing: From Its Origins to the Olympic Games
The complete history of kitesurf: from its origins to the present day, how this extraordinary sport was born and evolved to become one of the most popular water sports in the world, including in Italy and Calabria.
Kitesurfing in Reggio Calabria: the Urban Hub with Lega Navale
Agreement between Lega Navale Italiana Reggio Calabria and Blue Tribe: the city's first urban kitesurf, wingfoil and SUP hub opens at the Naval Base.
Kite Safari in Egypt: Kitesurf and Wingfoil by Yacht on the Red Sea
Kite & wing safari in Egypt with Blue Tribe: a week aboard a yacht among the Red Sea islands, steady wind, best spots, a typical day and who it is for.
Eleveight Stratos+: the Big Air kite that redefines the limits
Eleveight launches the Stratos+, a Big Air freeride kite built with ultralight XTC TEX 2.0 fabric: technical features, sizes and who it is designed for.
What Is Wingfoiling and Where to Learn It in Calabria
What wingfoiling is, how the foil works, gear, differences from kitesurfing and how many lessons you need. Where to learn it in Reggio Calabria, Italy.
Kitesurfing in Calabria: the Best Spots (2026 Guide)
The best kitesurf and wingfoil spots in Calabria, Italy: Punta Pellaro and the Strait of Messina, Gizzeria, Crotone. Wind, season, level and where to learn.
