What’s Hot
Where to Ride
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Waukegan Beach
Wind Directions: NNE, E, SSE, SSW
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Zion Beach
Wind Directions: N, NE, E, SE, S
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Clinton Lake
Wind Directions: NW, W, SW
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Miller Beach (Marquette Park)
Wind Directions: W, NW, N, NE, E
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Whihala Beach County Park
Wind Directions: W, NW, N, NE, E
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Lake Street Beach
Wind Directions: W, NW, N, NE, E
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Silver Beach (St. Joseph)
Wind Directions: WSW, W, NW, N, NE
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Little Sable Point
Wind Directions: SW, W, NW, N, (SE may work due to thermal pull)
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Saugatuck
Wind Directions: SSW, SW, W, NW, NNW
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Bradford Beach
Wind Directions: S, SE, E, NE
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McKinnley Marina
Wind Directions: S, SE, E, NE
Kitesurfing in Chicago
Starting in 2011 the Chicago area was completely new to kiteboarding. When we at Chicago Kitesurfing go out to Montrose or Michigan City to kitesurf, we are usually swarmed by jetskiers, windsurfers and others asking questions about what this sport is and how is like to be a kitesurfer.
Kitesufing is a complex, but rewarding sport. There really is nothing like it. It involves a combination of several sport skills.
At Chicago Kitesurfing, our goal is to make kiteboarding a safe and rewarding sport that anyone can learn!
Get StartedLocal Riders
Check out our local riders at Chicago Kitesurfing and get inspired to become a kitesurfer!
Mike Urban
A Naish Team Rider in Chicago, he’s always willing to help kiters no matter what equipment they are riding…
Brandon ‘9 lives’ Cruz
Also a Chicago Kitesurfing webmaster, when Brandon has time, he can be found at the beach kitesurfing.
Terry Kurzynski
One of only three people to kiteboard out to the crib and back, he’s seen here boosting at Waukegan in the protection of the breakwalls in early spring, 2002.
Vytas “V” Cijunelis
Took part in the first kiteboarding trip to the crib and back.
Tim Grossnickle
Tim has been instrumental in helping to get the Chicago Kitesurfing beach ban lifted for kiteboarders.
