Aaron McClearnon

Owner, Sales Consultant, Instructor, Repair Specialist. Man with the Plan.

tyler leblanc

Shop Manager, Sales Consultant & Instructor.

elisa castillo

School Manager, Sales Consultant, Instructor & Tour guide.

Aaron Mcclearnon

Aaron, is living and breathing watersports and all that it offers. Either on the race course or in a big air competition, he's driven by the excitement of learning something new. Meet him at the shop or on the beach, he's a huge part of what we do. 


 

Tristan

Tristan,  is a military veteran who served 10 years in the army. He has now brought his talents and love of watersports to our shop. He also takes care of all our kite repairs. He loves being an instructor and getting out onto the water. He finds joy in helping people excel and gives his full attention to his students to provide the best experience during their lesson.

Kevin Castillo

Kevin is from San Andres, Colombia that is located in the Caribbean. He has grown up loving the water and all it's different facets. Kevin is passionate about teaching others and welcoming them into the extreme Watersports community. He has traveled teaching in many different conditions, working with students from all over the world getting them up and riding. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Elisa Castillo T

Elisa was immersed at an early age to extreme sports in the tropical waters of Venezuela. Her passion for kiteboarding led her to get an International Certification as a kite instructor. For over 18 years, her skills have allowed her to travel the world doing what she loves. Elisa habla Español, English, fala Portugués. 

Bo 

Bo is an avid waterman who loves to fish, spearfish, surf, and of course kiteboard. He is always stoked on all life has to offer and puts 110% effort into each lesson. He wants to make sure you have the most enjoyable time out on the water with safety being the #1 priority. Bo parle couramment le Francis.

Kyle

Kyle is a local, he loves all things to do Florida. He has been sailing his entire life and now brings his knowledge of the wind to teach his passion of kiteboarding. When Kyle isn't on the water you can catch his saving lives as a firefighter/paramedic for a local station. 
 

Tyler

Tyler brings positive vibes in all aspects of life, especially during a lesson. He comes to us from Colorado where he's been enjoying the fresh pow pow for the last couple of years, but has traded in his snowboard for boardshorts. If you see him teaching a lesson make sure to welcome him to the team. 

Jake Bender

Originally from Colorado and growing up on lakes. I went from fresh water to salt water and haven’t looked back since. Enjoys all things extreme sports. I have a passion for teaching others especially water sports. I am dedicated to helping students succeed and spreading the stoke of kiteboarding in the Tampa Bay Area! 

Melanie Cornish

"If it's blowing, we're goin'"
From: Tarpon Springs, Florida
Favorite Trick: Inverted Backroll Kite Loop Stalefish
Kitesurfing Since : 2008
Gear of Choice: CORE 

Will differender

“When in doubt loop it out”
From: Jacksonville, FLFavorite Trick: S Bend to blindKitesurfing
Since : 2017
Gear of Choice: North.

Pitzer Gills

"I fly because I can"
From: Clearwater, Florida
Favorite Trick: Megaloop
Kitesurfing Since : 2014
Gear of Choice: CORE

Alexander Kerlek

"Tricks are for kids, go ride waves"
From: Naples, Florida
Favorite Trick: Waves
Kitesurfing Since : 2012
Gear of Choice: North
 

Luke Roman

"Comb it out there, finish your rides smiling, and send good vibes!"
From: Poland
Favorite Trick: Air reverse
Kitesurfing Since : 2013
Gear of Choice: North

Max Upchurch

"Just another day in paradise"
From: Indianapolis, Indiana
Favorite Trick: Back-to-blind
Kitesurfing Since : 2010
Gear of Choice: CORE

Heather Bates

“On a beautiful windy day, all my worries just drift away!"
From: Fishers, Indiana
Favorite Trick: Riding Doubles on my BF shoulders
Kitesurfing Since : 2021
Gear of Choice: Core

ELISA CASTILLO THERON

"Just one Passion"
From: Margarita Island, Venezuela
Favorite Trick: Surface Pass
Kitesurfing Since : 2007
Gear of choice: North 

Ethan Weilant

“5 knots or less is a dream session”
From : Indianapolis, IN
Favorite Trick : Short-line board off S-loop to blind
Kitesurfing Since : 2020
Gear of Choice : North

Elizabeth Cinquegrana

“I’ve never tried a watersport I didn’t like, but wingfoiling stole my heart"
From: Greenwich, CT
Favorite trick: Light wind winging 
Wingfoiling Since: 2023
Gear of Choice: Go Foil

Tyler Leblanc

"Loyal to the foil”
From: Houma, Louisiana
Favorite Trick: de-powered wave riding
Kitesurfing Since: 2019
Gear of Choice : North/GoFoil/FoilDrive

Katrina Kraus

From: Salt Lake City, Utah
Favorite Trick: Frontroll TransitionKitesurfing
Since: 2017
Gear of Choice: North

Seth Kraus

From: Mankato, Minnesota
Favorite Trick: Double Backroll Board OffKitesurfing
Since : 2017
Gear of choice: North

Alessandro Delia 

"Just shred it" 
From: Burlington, Vermont
Favorite Trick: Front to Blind 
Kiteboarding Since : 2018
Gear of Choice: Airush 

Isaiah Bobotas

“Takeoff's are optional but landings are mandatory”
From: Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Favorite Trick: Butter smooth lightning fast proper powered super sprayed toe to heel transitions
Kitesurfing Since : 2015
Gear of Choice: North 

Bryce Dean

“If you're not crashing, you're not learning”
From: Belcamp, Maryland
Favorite Trick: Darkslide
Kiteboarding Since : 2018
Gear of Choice: CORE