Founded in 2004 by Mino Bastia, Salento Coast Ovest is one of the oldest kitesurfing schools in Salento. Certified by FIV (Italian Sailing Federation), it operates on two spots on the Ionian coast: Lido Pizzo in Gallipoli and Torre San Giovanni. All students benefit from one year of free access to the Meteo24 live weather service, with real-time wind speed and direction.

Active since 2007, Locals Crew ASD is a true water sports network covering Salento. Triple certification IKO, FIV, and FISSW, the school offers a full range of activities: kitesurf, windsurf, catamaran, wakeboard, SUP, surf, and wingfoil. It operates on three spots on the Ionian coast.

Locals Salento Kitesurf is based at Torre Mozza (Ugento) and covers all spots in Salento, on both coasts (Ionian and Adriatic). IKO certified, the school offers kitesurfing and surfing lessons as well as equipment rental. Its website is a reference for wind conditions and detailed descriptions of each Salento spot.