This isn't just a festival, it's a celebration of sisterhood, empowerment, and the sheer exhilaration of kiteboarding and wingfoiling.

A women-only ocean immersion retreat in the heart of the South Pacific.

WHAT THIS FESTIVAL IS ALL ABOUT:

It’s a movement empowering women through wind, ocean and connection.

This retreat is designed for:

• Women who want to progress their kite and wing skills

• Women who crave adventure travel

• Women who value wellness + performance

• Women who want a safe, supportive learning environment

• Women who want to feel alive again and explore beautiful untouched and wild places

ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME, from confident beginners to advanced riders working on big air or style progression.

KITE ACADEMY:

Daily structured coaching designed to elevate your riding.

You’ll experience:

• Skill-based coaching groups

• Personalised feedback

• Video analysis sessions

• Technique & theory workshops

• Confidence + mindset training

• Safety & independence development

And the most importantly supportive and encouraging group of likeminded women cheering on you every, even little achievement.

WINGFOIL ACADEMY:

Tonga’s protected lagoons and steady trade winds create the perfect playground for wing progression.

Whether you are:

• Working on transitions and jibes

• Learning to ride swell

• Or refining efficiency and control

Our structured coaching sessions are designed to help you progress safely and confidently.

YOGA & FLOW SESSIONS

Every morning begins with movement, intention and goals.

What to expect:

• Oceanfront yoga

• Mobility for riders

• Breathwork

• Recovery sessions

• Nervous system reset

Because performance starts with presence.

OCEAN CONNECTION

If the wind rests, we lean into the ocean.

Optional experiences include:

• Swimming with humpback whales

• Snorkelling pristine reefs

• Paddleboarding

• Ocean meditation

• Women’s connection circles

This is a full ocean immersion experience.

WHALES SEASON

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Encounter

From July to October, Tonga becomes one of the only places in the world where you can legally and ethically swim with migrating humpback whales.

Each year, thousands of humpbacks travel from Antarctica to the warm, protected waters of Tonga to:

• Give birth

• Nurse their calves

• Rest and bond

• Sing

This means:

• Mothers and newborn calves

• Calm, curious young whales

• Incredible visibility

• Warm tropical water

• Fewer crowds than most whale destinations

Unlike many other countries, Tonga allows small, regulated groups to enter the water respectfully under strict guidelines. Encounters are intimate, slow and deeply moving.

You are not chasing wildlife.

You are being invited into their world.

Floating in clear turquoise water while a 40-ton mother and her calf glide beneath you is something that changes you. It’s humbling. It’s grounding. It reminds you how small and powerful we are at the same time.

For many women, this becomes the most emotional moment of the entire retreat.

ABOUT TONGA

LOCATION: Uoleva Island, Ha’Apai, Tonga.

Why we love this spot? Because it is raw, untouched and wildly beautiful.

What to expect in September in Tonga:

• Warm trade winds

• Crystal clear lagoons

• Flat water + reef breaks

• Humpback whale migration season

• Tropical sunshine in the middle of Australian winter

WHAT TO KNOW MORE? OUR WAITLIST IS NOW OPEN

Send us an email (shekitesaustralia@gmail.com) and we’ll personally send you the full retreat offer and details.