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Lessons, equipment advice and real-world testing from Vasco Vellez — foiling since 2012, 900+ lessons delivered and 800+ students taught.
Every rider is different. Your weight, experience, budget and riding goals all influence which board will suit you best.
Use the 60-second finder to narrow your options, then get real-world guidance from Vasco Vellez, eFoilgc’s eFoil Doctor, foiling since 2012 and with hands-on knowledge across Lift, Jetwave and Hydroflyer boards.
✓ Free • No obligation • Takes 60 seconds
One-on-one coaching. Live radio feedback. Zero guesswork.
Private lessons only — no groups, no waiting, no compromise.
100% safety record. Progression before performance.
Confidence before speed — every time.
Super fun lesson with better than expected results! I’m a senior who has surfed all my adult life and finally became curious enough to try e foiling. A mate recommended e Foiling GC and it was great advice Speaker helmet. Side by side support to get up And loads of support to get past life long habits to fly. Brilliant feeling
I spent the morning on the water with Vasco, he is so passionate about foiling and coaching. I’m pretty sure with in an hour he had me up and foiling which I thought was amazing If anyone is considering getting into foiling you will be doing yourself a huge favour by booking a lesson with Vasco and have him share his knowledge, not only that he is a thoroughly decent human being I can not rate him highly enough Thanks Vasco
Vasco. I had a great experience with you bud. Your teaching method and approach to the novice foiler is relaxed and extremely enjoyable. I felt safe and focused on getting up on the board without any distractions. Thank you mate you're an excellent instructor and I'm glad I came to you.
Highly recommend , this is the most fun you can have on the water! I’m hooked
I can’t recommend Vasco highly enough. he created an environment that was encouraging, supportive, and so much fun. Learning to eFoil can feel intimidating at first, but his patience and calm teaching style made all the difference. He took the time to explain not just what to do, but why, which gave me a really solid foundation to build on. He celebrated every small improvement, gave constructive feedback without ever making me feel discouraged, and adapted his coaching to exactly what I needed. His confidence in me helped me gain confidence in myself. Thanks to Vasco’s guidance, I left feeling capable, excited to keep progressing, and with skills that I know will set me up for success. If you’re considering learning to eFoil, do yourself a favour and book a lesson with Vasco. You’ll be in incredibly capable hands!
Vasco is a bloody legend, never a dull moment and he won’t let you leave without mastering an efoil.
V was patient and very professional and my 16 year old son had an amazing experience. Highly recommend
A truly amazing foiling expirience I went with my father just the other day and had a truly great experience me aged 13 and my father aged 42 were both able to get up on the foil with the help of our amazing teacher Vasco, we were both up and foiling withing 1 hour. I would most definitely recommend this to any at any age as it is a blast and absolutely love foiling now!
I had a wonderful efoiling experience with Vasco at Currumbin Creek! I learned a lot and was able to achieve standing up and some beginner foiling thanks to his pristine instruction. He also made the whole thing a lot of fun! It was a very relaxing morning on the creek and I would highly recommend trying out this unique activity :)
Had an amazing time learning to foil. Vasco is an excellent teacher and knows how to make it fun.
What a great experience, Friendly, helpful, informative and Fun in an amazing location. First lesson done looking forward to a refresher lesson soon.🏄🏼♂️😎🙏🏼
I'd give eFoilGC six stars if I could. I went with my three boys (8, 9, 11) and we tried out the full range of watercraft that Vasco runs. We all had a great time and found his teaching style really encouraging and constructive which helped us so much. He also has in-helmet mics so he can coach you as you go which is a bigger benefit than you might realise. No one shouting instructions, just a super positive guy with suggested tweaks to techniques. Vasco has a great vibe about him and he quickly got me and the kids laughing, confident and tackling it all. I couldn't recommend this more. Have a great time, we definitely did and will be back for more. (photos from first session. Not showing my kids photos because it's the internet)
Vasco is an amazing teacher. He builds rapport very quickly and instils confidence in his students to try something new and exciting like hydrofoiling. He's very passionate about it and it's obvious he gets a kick out of sharing his love for this new and emerging sport. 5 stars for Vasco!
Vasco is a brilliant instructor who provided very clear” plain English” instructions. Has a deep knowledge of efoils and has ability to encourage learners. Extremely modern jet powered boards. Highly recommended 😃
Absolutely awesome place to start my efoiling experience. Vasco is an awesome coach with a wealth of knowledge and experience that he is very open to sharing! I was stoked to be up and standing in the first hour of setting foot on the board! Fantastic morning, highly recommend Vasco and efoilgc if your looking to give this sport a try!
Great experience for a first time foiler. Taught me the ins and outs of controlling a foil. Highly recommended
What a great morning! Vasco is a very experienced coach, simple to understand and patient. The training on land at the start of the lesson was a great opener for a very different experience. (as opposed to long boarding) Totally enjoyed efoiling on the creek and would recommend Vasco to start you off on your efoiling journey. Thanks V 👍
I tried efoiling for the first time at 66 years of age. I must say that I struggled but Vasco did a great job of getting me to my feet and eventually things started to click. A great experience and I’m keen to continue to learn.
What an amazing experience, Vasco you are incredibly patient and supportive. I really enjoyed the morning. Thank you so much for
Absolutely recommend this the head set made it really helpful he was able to give tips the whole time
Vasco was a great teacher, good constructive criticism got me up foiling quickly. With some great pictures included in the lesson!
Great experience with an enthusiastic, knowledgable instructor. Thanks so much for such an enjoyable lesson!recommends
I just spent the day out with eFoil GC and I’m still buzzing. If you’re looking for something that makes you feel completely alive and full of adrenaline, this is it. I’ve done a lot of activities on the Gold Coast, but nothing compares to the feeling of "flying" over the water. A huge shoutout to the owner, Vasco. He is such a legend! I was a bit nervous about whether I’d actually be able to stand up or if I'd just spend the whole time falling in, but Vasco’s vibe is so encouraging and chill that he had me up and foiling way sooner than I expected. He’s clearly an expert, but he explains things in a way that just clicks. It is honestly pure fun. There’s no engine noise, just you gliding over the waves. It’s one of those "must-do" experiences that you’ll be talking about for weeks after. If you’re on the fence about booking a lesson or a rental—just do it. It’s worth every cent for the smile you’ll have on your face the whole time. Thanks again, Vasco, for an epic day!
I just spent the day out with eFoil GC and I’m still buzzing. If you’re looking for something that makes you feel completely alive and full of adrenaline, this is it. I’ve done a lot of activities on the Gold Coast, but nothing compares to the feeling of "flying" over the water. A huge shoutout to the owner, Vasco. He is such a legend! I was a bit nervous about whether I’d actually be able to stand up or if I'd just spend the whole time falling in, but Vasco’s vibe is so encouraging and chill that he had me up and foiling way sooner than I expected. He’s clearly an expert, but he explains things in a way that just clicks. It is honestly pure fun. There’s no engine noise, just you gliding over the waves. It’s one of those "must-do" experiences that you’ll be talking about for weeks after. If you’re on the fence about booking a lesson or a rental—just do it. It’s worth every cent for the smile you’ll have on your face the whole time. Thanks again, Vasco, for an epic day!
Great business! Experienced coach made e-foiling much easier to learn. 5 stars!
An amazing experience. Vasco is a great teacher with nice current equipment and really knows his stuff. Vasco had me on me on my feet in about 15 minutes and from there just foiling the creek for the rest of the session. A great time, I’m now hooked and on the hunt to buy an efoil board. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I had such a fun time! If you’re even thinking about trying it, go for it you won’t regret it. Vasco is an awesome instructor, super patient, passionate and really encouraging. The whole experience was just great!
Fantastic experience with Vasco today. That Vasco can get me to stand up and foil (47, torn knee, torn hip and post a spinal fusion) is a testament to his skill as a coach! Great fun, and I'll definitely return! Highly recommended!!
Awesome morning to learn foiling. Vasco was a great instructor
Shaka Concreting decided to have their Christmas Party 2025 learning eFoiling 🤙 What an epic day we had!!! Vasco is an incredible coach — professional, passionate, knowledgeable, and very patient. You’re definitely in good hands with him. Such a fun day. Highly recommend Vasco from eFoilgc if you want to give eFoiling a go, learn it fast, be safe, and have fun with it. Thanks, Vasco!
Great foiling experience with Vasco! He's got an amazing setup and excellent tips! I highly recommend!
Great communication and a world of knowledge. Highly recommend
Highly recommend Vasco. Vasco has a lesson tuned to your abilities. All 3 of us were up and foiling in our first lesson. Great value for money. We will be coming back. Thanks again.
Vasco was on it from the beginning of the lesson, with years of teaching experience, the instruction was clear and consistent. Great way to start the foiling journey.
Such a fun experience! Vasco was a brilliant teacher. As a complete beginner, I was comfortably standing up and getting (kind of!) used to turning by the end of my initial lesson. All down to the great teachings of Vasco! E-foiling is great fun, Vasco's equipment is brilliant (being able to talk to me remotely whilst I was on the water was so helpful) and the pictures he took were superb. Give it a go! You won't regret it. I'm now already looking forward to trying e-foiling again real soon 🙂
Highly recommend your first lesson here, instructions were clear and I was able to get up and foil. Amazing experience, give it a go!!
Absolutely epic experience with eFoil GC! Vasco is an incredible instructor. He is calm, clear, and genuinely passionate about getting people flying on the water. From the moment we arrived, everything felt safe, professional, and fun. The gear is top-notch, the location is stunning, and Vasco's coaching style gives you confidence even if it's your first time. Within minutes we were gliding, laughing, and high-fiving like pros. Can’t recommend this enough: perfect mix of adrenaline and zen. Huge thanks to Vasco and the team. We'll definitely be back!
I booked a lesson for my husband as a surprise & he had such an amazing time. He has been buzzing since this mornings lesson! Vasco was a brilliant teacher - enthusiastic, fun, complimentary when due but also quick to point out when mistakes were made & how to correct them! The mic and speaker in the helmet made communication easy and really aided in the learning experience! 5 stars!!
Got my husband a lesson for his birthday and he had the best morning! Vasco is a great teacher and had him foiling in no time. Highly recommend!!
Vasco is an incredible coach whose passion shines through his coaching. Foiling was truly an incredible experience, felt like flying. The included photos were also an unexpected perk and an amazing souvenir. I highly recommend this experience while on the Gold Coast!
A brutal experience I recommend it to everyone! Enjoyed like never before with Vasco, a legend both as a person and as an instructor. I'd go back every day if I could!
Fantastic experience! So much fun. Vasco is a great teacher too.
Wonderful morning with a great coach, thanks Vasco and his canine team
Vasco is amazing! Extremely fun experience with a great teacher!
Today’s eFoilgc lesson was an absolute highlight! The instructors were incredibly supportive and made learning both fun and approachable. The equipment was top-tier, and the location couldn’t have been more perfect—calm waters and stunning views. I felt safe, challenged, and totally exhilarated gliding across the surface. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this experience is a must. Can’t wait to go back!
Vasco is very experienced and passionate about foiling. Was great to have his expertise to get the right technique and start me flying! I really enjoyed the foiling lesson!
Thanks V for a great morning on the Currumbin creek. I encourage anyone thinking about e foiling to call Vasco and get it done. Great instructor ! Excellent experience to share with the family
Vasco did a great job with me and my friend. With no previous experience we were foiling in half an hour. Loved his coaching
Vasco at Efoil GC is the man. So many great tips. At 6'6" tall and 105kgs I thought I wasn't going to make it to foil early in the lesson. However, with Vasco's encouragement and tips through the speaker-mic hat, he got me up! Thanks Vasco! I hope the journey to the 700th student goes well! Jim
Really enjoyed the lesson and made good progress. V is a good instructor and the equipment and headset helped a lot
I’ve been watching others do this for years with envy and today I had a go myself. Vasco was brilliant in explaining things and very patient and encouraging.
Great lesson. Vasco is very knowledgeable and a really good teacher. Lesson was fun and informed and supercharged my learning. Thanks. See you on the waterrecommends
Vasco took me out at Kirra for an Ocean Session, Advance Experience so we could ride some waves. We lucked out with some excellent weather combined with Vasco's coaching made for a perfect day. I've attached some of the amazing photos that Vasco took for us. We highly reccomend Vasco and EFoilgc 🙌
A huge shout out to Vasco! What an excellent teacher. We had such a good morning in Currumbin learning how to eFoil. The equipment is amazing and my partner enjoyed hanging out with Vasco’s two dogs called Wing and Foil 🥰🤣.
Really enjoyed the whole experience, lessons made simple with 3 steps ,totally gr8 fun
Had an awesome foil lesson this morning at Currumbin Creek with Vasco! He was super knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole experience fun and easy to follow. Highly recommend if you’re keen to give e foiling a go!
Unbelievable experience!! This sport is next Level, and the coaching given was top notch !
Vasco is a great instructor. Lots of fun and I can highly recommend.
Vasco was a great teacher - he seemed to know exactly what to say to help at every point! I come from a background of wing foiling and it turns out my stance is completely wrong, I think applying some of what I learnt today will improve my wing foiling immensely! Only wish I was a local so I could come along again 😊
A fabulous experience. Vasco has an amazing set up enabling him to communicate with you through helmet mounted head sets. As you practice he provides real-time expert advice on body placement and foot movement. A highly recommended experience that's excellent value for money.
V is a fantastic coach- he was able to simplify a quite complex series of movements into a couple steps which allowed me to get up on my feet and skimming across the water within 15 minutes. So much fun! If you are considering trying this, treat yourself.
If you want to foil you need to do it with Vasco Really simple if you want to get up and foil you need to learn with Vasco. His ability to understand and adapt to each student is extremely intuitive and natural.
I have just purchased my dream Lift Efoil from Vasco’s marketplace on the Gold Coast and all I can say is wow. His dedication and care to helping me throughout the purchase process along with running me through the entire board is the best there is. Vasco doesn’t forget about you when the sale is done, he is always on hand and happy to help and give any tips to help anyone out! Thanks a lot, so good!!
Vasco was a great eFoil coach — super knowledgeable and made it easy to learn. Definitely recommend him!
If you're learning to foil in any form, please have an efoil lesson with Vasco... You will not regret it. I've been learning to SUP foil for a while independently, however I couldn't quite manage learning all the elements at once. Vasco simplified being in control up on foil into simple steps, and I'm feeling much better about my progression. And it was incredibly fun... Looking forward to having another lesson soon!!
Fantastic efoiling lesson with Vasco! Having never tried this before I wasn’t sure what to expect- but it was a really fun activity and the feeling of flying in the air was spectacular. Vasco was a fantastic instructor who taught me at a great pace and made the session really fun and enjoyable. I feel that I learnt a lot in the session. Vasco also took some really lovely, high quality photos to remember the activity. Huge thank you Vasco for the perfect morning!
First, Vasco is a fun and funny guy. Second, he's got a great set-up with the best equipment to learn on with amazing two-way communication system while on the water. But most importantly he's got learning e-foiling down to a precise science. I was up and lifting in about an hour. AWESOME!
Awesome fun and Vasco is a great coach.
Absolutely FANTASTIC Experience and will recommend it over and over. V is an EXCELLENT efoil instructor and sets you up for success. The Gear you get to use is exceptional and I believe that it is an experience like no other! Book your session today!!
A big thank you to Vasco for teaching me how to eFoil! The whole experience was an absolute blast—way easier to pick up than I expected, and Vasco’s guidance made all the difference. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made sure I was up and riding in no time. If you're looking for a fun and unique water adventure, I highly recommend giving it a go! Can’t wait to get back out there again.
Had an excellent time on the water for the 2nd time. Vasco is a master at instructing to get you flying in no time and definitely recommend giving it a go.
Experiencing efoiling was something I’d been wanting to try for years. Vasco was a clear communicator who made the lesson easy to understand and really enjoyable. He personalised it to me and my previous experiences in and out of the water. A true professional and something I’d highly recommend to anyone who has thought of getting involved. Call him and arrange a lesson if you’ve ever wanted to get involved in efoiling or other foiling sports. Can’t wait to get out there again
The efoil experience with Vasco was awesome. The lesson was really well structured and I found it easy to follow and progress from zero experience to riding on foil. Vasco is an excellent teacher, clean and patient while being a super fun vibe. Highly recommend!
As a 65yo I was a bit nervous before starting. Vasco’s instructions and explanation about efoiling were very good. It was great having his instructions coming through the helmet he supplied. He had me up on the board by the end of the session, as he said he would. I’ll be back in a few weeks for another lesson. The words “squeeze those butt cheeks” and “pelvic thrust” are still ringing in my ears 😀 I’d throughly recommend. Thanks Vasco
The first thing you should do if you want to learn to foil is to have a lesson with eFoilgc He is so enthusiastic and knowledgeable and has all the best gear. The two way headset was amazing for instructions on the go. He had me up and flying in a very short time I think I’m addicted now Thanks so much David
I had a fantastic experience learning to e-foil with Vasco. While I've been surfing for nearly 30 years, I found e-foiling more challenging than anticipated. Thanks to Vasco's one-on-one coaching and patience with me he really helped me progress.
Vasco was an amazing teacher. Our 12-year old was up and gliding the foil in the air doing smooth turns 6o-minutes into the 90-minute lesson. The rest was pure fun and our son can’t stop raving about how great his lesson and e-foiling was. Of course first thing he googled back on land was how much a foil costs :) Vasco also took some amazing pics with his professional camera which he included for free. Worth every penny!!!recommends
I did an advanced ocean session with Vasco and would highly recommend it for anyone wanting to foil in the ocean. It gave me the skills and confidence to take the foil out to sea - thanks Vasco!
The Best eFoil Instruction and Experience I found that Vasco is an excellent instructor for efoiling. Listen carefully to what he says, relax and he will have you efoiling before you believe possible. (I foiled for brief periods on the first lesson and for much longer periods on the second lesson.) Vasco is unique in that not only is he a very accomplished and experienced efoiler (and indeed expert in many other related board sports) he also has a genius for instruction. That is, Vasco has an ability to distil the information a student needs at different points in the learning process while keeping the whole experience fun. I highly recommend Vasco and efoilgc.com! I will be back for more.
Finished an enjoyable morning of efoil lessons with my wife and two sons. Vasco was very informative, patient and encouraging. Certainly knows his craft and the best methods of teaching prospective efoil riders. A must do if you are in the gold coast area.
Brilliant morning at Currumbin with Super Coach Vasco 🙌 Aside from the many goofy falls not captured on film (have not laughed so much in a while!!) these epic pictures reflect the fun and thrill of it all!!!! Thanks for a great first lesson Vasco!!! Hooked 🤩
Great eFoiling experience I recently had an eFoiling lesson with Vasco at eFoilGC, and it was an incredible experience! The equipment was excellent—everything was in perfect condition, which really enhanced the overall experience. The duration of the lesson was ideal. There was more than enough time to learn the basics, enjoy the session, and leave feeling like I got the most out of the experience (and a good workout too). One of the standout aspects was Vasco’s methodology. He was able to communicate with me throughout the lesson via a radio system, offering real-time tips and adjustments, which made learning so much easier and more enjoyable. As an added bonus, Vasco took some fantastic photos during the session, which were a great way to relive the experience and share it with friends and family. I highly recommend Vasco and eFoilGC to anyone interested in trying out eFoiling or refining their skills. It’s definitely worth it! 🌊⚡
Fantastic experience! Vasco's simply instructions and explanations maybe is easy to understand and I was up and riding by the end of the session. I'll be back more.
I took my 12 year old son to efoilgc for a lesson .he had soooo much fun ,they got him up and riding around on foil first lesson amazing. The coaching technique they use is first class Has a helmet where he talks directly to the student and tells him the corrections he needed to do with his body while on the foil next to him It is so impressive. I cannot recommend highly enough so impressed with there knowledge and enthusiasm Thanks for a great time Cheers david lowlett
Vasco Vellez me proporcionou uma experiência incrível... Acredito que consegui ficar em pé na prancha pelo direcionamento que ele me dava ....muito preciso nos seus ensinamentos...vou levar esses momentos em minhas melhores lembranças e o Foil...ah ... fará parte de minha vida... Quem não experimentou...venhaaaaaaaa
Vasco spent the time upfront to ensure that my experience efoiling would happen without a hitch. He is incredibly knowledgeable and his equipment is the very best. The headset and microphone means that instructions can be given whilst you’re actually foiling.
Amazing instructor, very patient and encouraging. Such a cool experience, would absolutely recommend to everyone!
Had a great session with Vasco. My only regret is I found out about eFoilGC on the last day of my stay. I would have gone more. The experience was so much fun! If you are in the Currumbin area GO do this. Can only comment for myself: terrible at balance, but I got foil. As a newby, wetsuit is a must = amount of water time as board time. Session went so quick. Surprisingly exhausting, so do it early in your stay. Go early in the morning. Maybe give yourself a day between sessions. I got foil…and fell off with the shock of the sensation :-). Surprisingly easy to do. Another session and I would have been mostly on the foil and with confidence in controlling the board. And if you are already competent at foiling call Vasco to get onto the waves… now that is my end goal.
Had an amazing first session with Vasco - he had me flying in no time! Highly recommend.recommends
Thank you Vasco for your passion, enthusiasm and patience in teaching eFoiling we enjoyed every second of this experience. Being the first time I was amazed how you got me to foil in such a small time. Thank you again! Till next ime🥰
Vasco is the best! Took me for my first ever efoil (never foiled either) and got me up and foiling within 20 minutes. Exceptional knowledge on the sport and his teaching was specific to me, my skills and learning style. I highly recommend a lesson to experience the joy of floating above the water in complete safety with Vasco either beside you on a board or in your ear with the headset. Don't waste time, get out there and give this a go. I now have a board ordered and on the way! BOOM!
Had a fantastic time with e-foil GC and advise anyone considering giving it a go to just jump at it 🤘 Great location, excellent instructor and a lot of great memories 😄
Had the most amazing morning learning to efoil. Vasco has all the right gear and is an amazing instructor and is very patient.If you want to have a go I recommend giving vasco a call you won't regret it
I booked a lesson with vasco for my boyfriend’s birthday, and it was amazing! Vasco made sure he was basically a pro by the end and the photos were awesome to top it off! Highly recommend!
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