Zenith Kiting was born with one simple goal — to share the unique lifestyle of watersports with others. We're a professional IKO-approved kitesurfing and wingfoil school operating from the sandy, sheltered beaches of Martello Bay in Essex.
Every instructor on the 'Z' team is IKO (International Kiteboarding Organisation) qualified, hand-selected and coached from complete beginner all the way to instructor level by our in-house IKO Examiner, Matty Hurrell. We're proud of being part of a friendly, enthusiastic team who simply live for the sport.
Whether you're stepping onto a board for the first time or working towards your instructor rating, you'll be looked after long after your lesson ends — before you know it you'll be riding with us as part of the team.
18,000+ combined teaching hours. IKO certifications from Level 1 through Examiner. All coached, mentored and raised within the Zenith family.
Chief of the 'Z' team. Connected to the wind and the waves — with over 20 years of kiting and thousands of teaching hours around the world, Matty has achieved the highest rank within the IKO framework: Examiner. He can coach you from complete beginner to Instructor level.
When he's not building houses, Wavey Davy is at the beach smacking lips and soaring into the skies. Unique charm and charismatic friendliness — comfortable lessons and all the tricks of the trade.
Father of the team keeping us all in check. Impressive athletic history and unbeatable stamina — freeride, surf, foil and SUP, Marky keeps every discipline dialled and every session fun.
Pure passion and excitement for kitesurfing. Coached from beginner by Matty, Joshy pushes big-air and freestyle. When the wind's up, expect a show — and a serious progression for his students.
When he's not longboarding down urban hills he's on the water with his twin tip. James brings speed, flow and a permanent grin to every session.
Where there's wind and water, Rainy will be out there. An incredibly calming presence in her teaching — exactly what you need when first learning to kitesurf.
Coached by Matty and the crew, Callum is progressing fast. Polite, willing and always at the beach helping out — a perfect instructor candidate for the near future.