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Cabarete - Kitesurf Centre (Starboard Cabrinha) - Cabarete - Dominican Republic, Caribbean
This Cabarte kitesurfing centre is based in the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean and is based on the world famous kite beach and offer courses that follow the internationally recognised IKO teaching method including kitesurf foil.
Open All year.
Location
The centre is located in Cabarete Bay and with flat water inside and waves on the reef (approximately 200m offshore) this is perfect for both beginner and advanced riders.
Facilities
At the centre there is a pool/shower, kite washing area, fresh water shower and toilets, huge lawn area to set up and pack aways kites, air compressor to inflate kites, bar/restaurant and shop selling various equipment and clothing brands. There is also a parking are for cars. The restaurant provides a terrace area where you can see the views of the kiting area and beach.
Services
Kitesurf lessons from beginner up to expert level are available and can be booked in either groups or private lessons. For qualified kiters, minimum IKO level 3 standard, the full range of Cabrinha kites and Starboard boards can be rented. There is also a rescue boat available if needed and a 24hrs security service. WiFi is available free of charge. Private Storage: Limited space available for those with their own equipment at an additional charge. (This is required to be booked in advance to guarantee availability.) Other activities available include SUP, surfing and kite foil. Windsurfing is available and can be booked at the windsurfing centre.
Kit Range
Latest equipment from Cabrinha: Approx 30 boards & 60 kites
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Rental
KITESURF RENTAL | 1 Week from |
2 Weeks from |
Standard Kitesurf Board & Kite | £235 | £380 |
Kitesurf Board Only | £140 | £240 |
Kitesurf Kite Only | £165 | £295 |
Please Note: You may be required to pay a damage waiver fee, locally at the centre, or leave a credit card deposit against potential damage, before rental equipment can be taken. Sportif recommend you take insurance to cover third party liability, as well as medical and general travel insurance, which is required as part of our terms and conditions of booking. However, your insurance may not provide cover for damage to equipment that is rented, so worth checking in advance of travel. |
Kite Foil Rental requires a minimum level: IKO 3 or VDWS 5; safely kiting upwind and some experience in kite-foiling). Kite foil instruction is available and assessment lesson is required to be pre-booked in advance of taking any equipment. Please contact us for rates.
Tuition
Kitesufing Tuition: Beginner to Advanced.
All tuition is taught at the kitebeach which is 2.5km west of the centre. This area is exclusively for kiteboarding. Lessons are available privately and in small groups of no more than 2 people per instructor.
Basic Beginner course involves basics of kite control and handling (equipment terminology & setup, basic aerodynamics, wind window theory, safety system use and reset, launching and landing, flying the kite with the de-power loop).
Intermediate Beginner course involves body drag techniques and re-launching from the water.
Independent Beginner course involves theory & practice of water start, controlling speed and direction on the board using the kite for control.
Beginners Package is 3 hrs per day consisting of 1 of each of the lessons (basic, intermediate and independent).
KITESURF INSTRUCTION | Group Prices from |
Private Prices from |
Beginners Package - 9hrs | £250 | £310 |
Basic Beginners - 3hrs | £97 | £117 |
Intermediate Beginner - 3hrs | £97 | £117 |
Independent Beginner - 3hrs | £97 | £117 |
Additional Day - 3hrs | £97 | £117 |
Advanced Rider Tuition - Private Lesson With own equipment |
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Advanced Rider Tuition - Private Lesson With centre equipment |
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Kite Foil instruction is available on site and assesment lesson is required to be pre-booked in advance of taking any rental equipment. Please contact us for rates.
Fact File
Great Reasons to go to Cabarete, Dominican Republic, Caribbean |
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Best Time: Jan-Mar, wave conditions. April-Sep, slalom conditions. Launch: Sandy beach with exposed reef upwind. Wind Direction: Side / side on shore from right in most spots. Wind Type: Frontal/Accelerated trades. Shorebreak: Slight in the centre of the bay, strong on downwind side. Lessons in the summer - ideal for kids. Water Conditions: Flat water, shallow water and reef break. Varies spots with different conditions. Suitability: All levels. |
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