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364435

Frey Ponce de Leão

Instructor Level 2

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 (27)
Portugal
Pro insured

Teaching in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Brazil

Experience

400+
Teaching Hours
100+

Training Hours

40+
Students
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Frey Ponce de Leão

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Portugal
364435

400+
Teaching Hours
100+
Training Hours
40+
Students

Certifications

Instructor Level 2
19 May 2026
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Instructor Level 1
13 July 2025
Kook Proof Activity Center Portugal
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Trainer: Tiago Rocha Andre Aguiar Branco de Sousa
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Assistant
05 July 2025
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Kiteboarder Level 3N
01 July 2025
IKO Center - No
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Trainer: Thomas Pirlot
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Kiteboarder Level 2I
17 February 2024
Kite Beach Cabo Verde Water Sports Center
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Trainer: Rafael Delgado Lopes
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4.85
·27 Reviews

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Isabel Lous
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20 June 2026
Frey is a really nice instructor, with a lot of patients. He is positive and gives trust. That helped me feeling myself more confident in the water and with te kite😃 although the weather was not easy that week! Tarifa can be challenging!
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Diana Neitzer
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15 June 2026
Very patient and competent instructor. Frey explained the basics well and then gave me the time and opportunity to try them out to get a feel for the kite and learn kite control. He was very calm, kept me motivated to keep at it, and encouraged me not give up, even in the waves! Felt safe and well instructed.
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Taylor Hall
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10 May 2026
I have kitesurfed at 5 different schools over the years, and Frey has been the best instructor I've had. I had 8 hours of lessons before Frey, and was still not comfortable in the chaos of the water. Frey fixed that, and taught me how to stay calm, present and mindful in the water. It only took Frey 4 hours and he had me up on the board properly surfing. He was super detailed oriented and taught me how to be independent in the water. On top of all that, he is just a great person. Super interesting guy and we had lots of good laughs. It was the experience of a lifetime, and I can't wait to get back out on the water. Frey is a legend and Tarifa Max is the best school out there!
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Karo Drewnisz
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17 March 2026
I had an amazing experience with Tarifa Max Kitesurfing and can highly recommend this school to anyone looking to learn or improve their kitesurfing skills. My instructor Frey was absolutely great - very patient, always super helpful, and consistently gave clear, useful tips and instructions that really helped me progress. Learning with him was always fun and, most importantly, I felt safe and supported throughout every lesson. Thank you for all the lessons! Gulia, the owner, was also fantastic - super friendly, welcoming, and a great teacher herself. She creates such a positive and encouraging atmosphere at the school. The equipment was high quality and well-maintained, which made a big difference in both comfort and confidence on the water. Overall, everything was very well organized and professional, while still keeping a relaxed and enjoyable vibe.
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Noah Wider
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17 February 2026
I had my first Kite lessons in Prea with Kite School Preá and Frey as my teacher. The school was perfect organised and really friendly. The lessons with Frey were really nice. I learnt a lot from him and had a lot uf fun. Can highly recommend him!!!
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Ricardo Peruch
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20 January 2026
Instrutor muito bem capacitado, atento a todos detalhes, principalmente à questão da segurança. Ótima didática, claro e objetivo nas explicações. Progressão bem planejada, sendo as aulas essencialmente práticas. Ótimo instrutor. Gostei muito.
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Luisa Weigl
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15 January 2026
I felt safe and really well taken care of with Frey from the very first moment. His calm way of teaching helps a lot, especially in some situations when he simply reminds you to breathe. :) He goes into great detail, which really helped me understand what I was doing, and he lets you practice on your own at the water before coming back with clear tips and improvements. He encourages you to make your own decisions and build confidence, while always staying attentive and ready to help, it’s the perfect balance between pushing you and keeping you calm. Frey is also a very honest person, and I really appreciated that, along with his humor and his way of being during the lessons. I had much fun learning with him and already miss the kite sessions. I can honestly recommend him as a kite teacher to anyone, and I hope that in the future, when I’m a more advanced independent Kite Girl, I’ll get the chance to take another lesson with him hehe. Grazie mille, Frey! 🪁
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Maxime Guionie
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12 January 2026
Super initiation au Kite avec Frey. Très pédagogue, plein de super conseils adaptés à mon niveau, et surtout une énergie hyper positive qui met tout de suite en confiance. Les explications sont claires, l’ambiance est top et on progresse vite. Je recommande à 100 % pour débuter le kite dans les meilleures conditions 🤙🌊
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Henrik Hammerich
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11 January 2026
Ich kann wirklich nur Gutes über Frey sagen. Er achtet sehr stark auf Sicherheit, was beim Kiten extrem wichtig ist und mir immer ein gutes Gefühl gegeben hat. Gerade bei Details ist er sehr genau, manchmal sind es Kleinigkeiten, auf die er hinweist, die am Ende aber einen riesigen Unterschied machen. Dadurch lernt man die Basics richtig sauber. Gleichzeitig lässt er einen viel selbst machen, was ich super fand. Mit jeder Stunde habe ich gemerkt, dass ich besser werde und echten Progress mache und genau das will man von einem guten Instructor. Die Kommunikation war immer easy, sein Englisch ist top. Insgesamt ein sehr guter, unterstützender und professioneller Kite-Lehrer, den ich definitiv weiterempfehlen kann.
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Tristan Guennec
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09 January 2026
An absolutely incredible instructor. I've had several instructors before at other spots, and he was by far the best. He shares so much, listens attentively, and finds the right words. He really tries to listen and understand what you're feeling in order to then offer the perfect words. Plus, he's a wonderful, reassuring person; you can tell he genuinely wants you to progress and share his knowledge. In short, thank you again, and see you soon!