Team
Team
About us
We are more than a kite school
"MyWay" is our philosophy of life, which we would like to share and experience with you!
More or less by chance (what is "chance" anyway), our team around Matthias has been together for the past 20 years. How his idea for MyWay came about and how he got to know each and every one of us is accordingly a long story that he will be happy to tell you over a beer around the campfire;). However, one thing should be said in advance: we share a passion for water sports and nature, appreciation of simple and small things and the life of the moment.
Get to know us
Matthias
Founder & Captain
Matthias welcomes you as the station manager. He is the right person for any queries during your stay. With his experience he trains students and teachers and always has the right advice for students of all levels.
Vanessa
Office manager
Vanessa is our Office-Fairy, she knows all the answers for management and office related questions and, in an incredible way, sees through all things.
Elisa
Welcome management
Heyho, this is Elisa and she likes to rhyme on postcards.
She loves the danger and to play in the yards.
At this beautiful place she will welcome you,
she also likes to kite like a pro.
Dirk
Bar manager
Once upon a time, Dirk was 9th in the world in kite racing, now he´s enjoying his days managing his own kiteschool in Sylt and Romo. For the winter he´s escaped to the beautiful lagoons at Gafanha da Nazare, where he shreds like a pro. Managing the bar and making you a happy and slightly drunk customer is his duty, so don´t judge him for pouring potent but delicious drinks.
Sam
Kite assistant
The guy from the UK will teach you his tricks in and out of the water. Be stoked to meet him.
Fladi
Hotel team
She´s in love with surfing and almost every other sport there is, except running and cycling. If she´s not in the ocean she´s supporting the hotel team or in her chopping trance in the kitchen.
Timmy
Feel good manager
Tim is our 1st mate and official “Feel Good Manager”, makes everyone laugh with his style and enjoys taking care of his children while they relax.
Ricardo
First Officer und Kite-/Surf- & Fitness Coach
With Ricardo you will always surf the right wave and you will learn everything about the fascination of surfing and kite. As our store manager, he will also help you choose the right equipment.
Pere
Hotel manager and surf instructor
With Pere you can catch the best waves or the best wipeouts of your life and learn to skate like a beast.
Chris
School Center Manager
Everything related to water sports, Chris is your guy! Either at the water sports school or on the water, he´s always sharing his passion for nature, wind, water and waves.
Wictoria
Best bartender in town
Wictoria and Angelika, your two Bar-Angels, will serve you every drink with a smile and will share a shot with you if you pay. 😉
Angelika
Second best bartender in town
Wictoria and Angelika, your two Bar-Angels, will serve you every drink with a smile and will share a shot with you if you pay. 😉
Laura
Kite assistant
Her happy nature will make you like her instantly, she´s always in a good mood and will support your kiting adventure on and off the water. Slovenia has definitely sent it´s most playful representative.
Blacky
Feel good assistant
This three-legged doggo will make your hearts melt. Never a sad day with Blacky in your life.
The idea
The idea behind "MyWay - Kite&Surf" is not just another Kite and Surf School, but a whole lifestyle concept that offers an unforgettable stay. It combines sports, good and healthy food and unique events, paired with culture and many shopping opportunities. All services such as shuttle, accommodation and entertainment are offered by us in order to be able to provide a holistic, stress free package that starts at the airport and ends there after the holiday… MyWay Style!!
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The internationally certified kite and surf school just one hour south of Porto (Portugal) attracts cool people from all over the world, who either travel alone, in groups or with their family and kids. In addition to a wide range of sports (Kite, Surf, SUP, Surfskate, Wakeboard…) we also set our focus on Fitness & Wellness (Yoga, Pilates, Personal Training, Meditation, Massage), what not only keeps you fit, but also brings people together. We furthermore want to differentiate ourselves through the rich offer for children, who are supervised by professional staff, while parents can pursue their hobby or simply relax.
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Safety and the highest quality in harmony with nature have top priority for us. It starts with the international team, consisting of passionate kitesurfers who are all crazy for the project and have relevant experience in their respective areas of responsibility. The station will have the latest equipment and only certified kite instructors who can teach in a variety of languages. Trained lifeguards ensure safety, monitor the action with motor boats and jet skis and, in an emergency, have the injured brought to the modern hospital with intensive care unit just 10 minutes away. We offer a special kind of childcare for our guests so that the parents can pursue their surf passion and their kids get supervised by professionals and introduced about many important subjects like Enviormental issues.
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MyWay Kite & Surf – Let dreams come true !
We want to thank you!
A heartfelt thank you goes to all the people without whom it would not have been possible to get here! See you on the water dear ones;)
Special thanks go to
Timo Sternemann
www.rhetorikhelden.de/personnel/timo-sternemann
https://www.personalkitecoaching.com/
as a sparring partner, mentor and shoulder to cry out if something goes wrong.
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Moritz Lorenz
for logo and design.
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Dr. Jürgen Lachnit
Patent and trademark lawyer
for years of help in trademark law issues.
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Katrin Schütz
who gave us self-sacrificing support with company registration and tax issues.
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Johannes Heilmann
for the content that he made available to us.
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All partners, friends and relatives who believe in us and support us in our projects !!