Sal Kitesurf Centre - Sal - Cape Verdes, Cape Verde Islands

The Sportif kitesurfing centre in Sal, Cape Verde Islands is situated at Ponta Leme Beach and the magnificent bay of Santa Maria has kitesurfing lessons and instruction for beginner, along with rental of latest Duotone/North and ION kit.


Open  Mid October to end of May.


Location
The kitesurf centre is based in Santa Maria. For beginners, the kitesurf centre is located alongside the windsurf centre on the main Santa Maria Beach. The centre is on a wide 4km long sandy beach and has direct access to the kite zone. There is a flat water area which leads directly though swell to 2 fantastic wave spots. Wind is blowing mainly sideoff to side-shore from the left, north easterly direction. The beautiful bay of Santa Maria is ideal for advanced levels but those wanting wave sailing are best to head to the Ponte Leme beach where the second kite centre is, situated on the east coast of the island of Sal and is about 10-15 minutes walk from the main Santa Maria beach center along with surfing rental and instruction. At the Ponta Leme centre you can take windsurfing lessons and rental. The best wave conditions are December - April.

Shuttle Santa Maria Beach Centre to the Kite beach
A complimentary shuttle is available daily for pre-booked guests for instruction. This is required to be pre-booked before or on arrival the day before required, with the contact number on your vouchers. For those with rental booked there is an additional charge payable locally for the shuttle service from Santa Maria beach centre to the kite beach. Shuttles run at specific times confirmed locally by the centre.


Facilities
Accessories available include new ION  wetsuits, life vests and helmets. WiFi is available at the centre.


Services
Kitesurf lessons from beginner up to expert level are available and can be booked in either groups or private lessons at the Santa Maria Centre. For qualified independent kiters, the full range of North kites and boards can be rented. Video analysis is available on request. There is a rescue boat on stand by if needed at Santa Maria beach. SUP (stand up paddle boards) are available to voucher clients at no extra charge on windless days. There is not windsurf rental or lessons available from Santa Maria beach (only beginner lessons) but at the 2nd centre at Ponte Leme. Complimentary shuttles are available between your hotel and the centre/s with times to be confirmed locally at the centre for those who have booked services. There is also a shuttle available to the Kite beach for those who have booked rental equipment. There is no equipment storage available due to limited space at the centre.

Private Storage
Limited space available for those with their own equipment at an additional charge. Kitesurfing rental, instruction and storage is only available at the Ponte Leme beach centre. (This is required to be booked in advance to guarantee availability.)


Sports and Activities
Accompanied trips to local spot Ponta Sino. Excursions to other spots just a few minutes away from the centre can be booked locally for experienced kiters. Windsurfing and surfing can be booked with the windsurf center. There is also SUP and surfing available. Tuition for SUP and surfing are available.
 

Kit Range

Latest equipment from DUOTONE Kiteboarding:  Approx. 15 Boards, 38 Kites (sizes: 3.5m² - 16m²) and 1 x Kite foil.

Kids & Junior Equipment: Not Available.
 

Rental

 Discounts Available:
       Double Usage:                             2nd person receives 80% discount on rental rate
                                                           (ie only pays +20% on standard rental rate).
       Combination of 2 Sports:                 70% discount on rental on 2nd sport equipment
                                                            (ie pay only +30% on standard rental rate).
       Rental & Instruction of 2 Sports:      10% discount on standard rental rate.
                                                            (rental kitesurfing & windsurfing, instruction - kitesurfing,
                                                             windsurfing, surfing, catamaran sailing).
       Board Only, Rig or Kite Only:           30% discount with storage included*.
                                                             Pay only 70% of complete standard rental rate.
                                                             (*At centres offering storage - the storage for 1 board, 1
                                                             kite, or 1 rig included in the price, subject to availability.)
        Family Specials:                            Windsurf Rental 1 adult + 1 child using same board
                                                             - child up to 16 years is Free of Charge
        Kids & Youngsters:                         50% discount on rental rates 
                                                             (Valid for kids & youngsters up to 16 years.)


Tuition

Kitesufing Tuition: Instruction: All levels. Private, semi-private, Beginner, Advanced.

Joker voucher (available May, Oct & Nov) 
This special package combines instruction and rental for windsurfing, kitesurfing and surfing allowing you to master all three sports in one week. Call for further details. (Please note that to participate in the kitesurf rental you will need to achieve IKO Level 3). 

Instruction: 3 step system, all levels, tricks, private. Combi rental and instruction packages. Kite lesson locations including Santa Maria beach and the Kite beach, are decided on the day depending on the local conditions and ability of the student and are usually 1-3 hours duration. Shuttle transfer for lessons to the Kite beach are included in the price of the lesson.

Group lessons are maximum 4 persons. Private lessons or Semi Private lessons (maximum 2 students) are available. If there is only 1 person in a group the time will be reduced but you will receive one to one instruction for the same rate! The content on the lesson can be requested in advance so that those of similar ability and similar goals will be grouped together.
 

Supervision can be booked locally for those wanting additional support when renting Kitesurf equipment, such as guiding or rescue service.