Water Sports
C2Sky. One of the most trusted kitesurfing centers in the area, C2Sky offers private lessons for all levels of ability, from beginner to advanced. The purpose-built kite school is the only International Kiteboarding Association–affiliated school in Mui Ne. They also offer kitesurfing gear rental and storage. Lesson fees are approximately $55, around 1,200,000d. Seahorse Resort, 16 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Mui Ne, Kon Tum. 91/655–5241; www.c2skykitecenter.com.
Jibes. The experienced international instructors at Jibes offer lessons in windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, and sailing, with all the equipment, including kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and a beach catamaran to rent. The oldest kitesurfing school in Mui Ne (and the first in Vietnam), Jibes has a strong focus on safety and making water sports as enjoyable as possible. Lessons start at approximately $55, or around 1,200,000d. Full Moon Resort, 84–90 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Mui Ne, Kon Tum. 252/3847–405; jibesbeachclub.com.
Manta Sail Training Center. Vietnam's first and only official sailing school, Manta Sail Training Center offers sailing instruction for all levels, from introductory to advanced as well as race training. The courses are hands-on, with a focus on safety and good seamanship, as well as having fun. Sailing instruction starts at $60 per hour per person and boat rental starts at $40 per hour. Stand-up paddleboarding is also available and there's budget ($25 per night) accommodations on-site for those who just can't tear themselves away. 108 Huynh Thuc Khang, Mui Ne, Kon Tum. 0908/8400–108; mantasailing.org.
Windchimes Kitesurf. Set on an expansive 250-yard stretch of beach, making kiteboarding takeoff and landing safer, Windchimes offers kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, and stand-up paddleboarding lessons, as well as equipment rental and repair. The lifeguards are helpful and very safety-conscious and there's even an on-site Jet Ski just in case anyone needs rescuing. The internationally diverse instructors are able to speak a wide range of languages, and the center prides itself on using the latest high-quality gear. An extensive two-hour introductory lesson costs around $70, or 1,600,000d. Saigon Mui Ne Resort, 56 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Mui Ne, Kon Tum. 90/972–0017; kiteboarding-vietnam.com/wordpress/.
