Celcio or “Tchatchu” is an IKO kitesurf instructor and photographer from Santa Maria, Cape Verde, who has been kiting since 2014. He has been an instructor since 2015 and teaches various disciplines including kitesurfing, surfing, and SUP with a specialty in bodyboarding. He speaks Creole of Cape Verde, Portuguese, and English.

Wagner or “Babotch” is an IKO kitesurf instructor from Santa Maria, Cape Verde, who has been kiting since 2006. He has been an instructor since 2008 and teaches various disciplines such as kitesurfing, surfing, and SUP. Strapless kite with no stress is his specialties. He speaks Creole of Cape Verde, Portuguese, English, French, Italian, and Spanish.

Bernardo or “Bena” is an IKO kitesurf instructor from Santa Maria, Cape Verde, who has been kiting since 2012. He became an instructor in 2014 and has since taught various disciplines including kitesurfing, surfing, and SUP with a specialty in strapless kites. He speaks Creole of Cape Verde, Portuguese, English, and French.

Odile or “Ody” is the boss of Kite Verde from Rolle, Switzerland, and an IKO kitesurf instructor. She started kiting in 2006 and has been a kitesurfing instructor since 2011. Her kite specialties include freestyle twin tip and strapless waves. She speaks multiple languages including Creole of Cape Verde, French, English, and German.

Ricardo or "Guigas" is an IKO kitesurf instructor from Santa Maria, Cape Verde, who has been kiting since 2007. He has been an instructor since 2012 and teaches various disciplines including kitesurfing, surfing, and SUP with a specialty in strapless kites. He speaks Creole of Cape Verde, German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, and Italian.