Kitesurfing Camp

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THE TOP KITESURF DESTINATION

The kiteboard capital of the world!

Learn to kitesurf holiday

Cabarete is widely regarded as one of the top places in the world for kitesurfing. Why? Because Cabarete is unique in that it combines steady & side-onshore wind (so you can’t get dragged out to sea), warm water and wide open sandy beaches. Cabarete is ideal for kitesurfers of all levels, from complete beginners and intermediate kiters to experts (Dominican kite surfers are amongst the best in the world!)

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Kitesurfing

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There are several different kitesurfing spots in Cabarete.
Cabarete beach  is just a few minutes from Swell and Kite Beach is just a short moto ride from Swell.
Both spots are favoured by kitesurfers of all levels. There's flat water for learning in summer and both beaches provide wide-open areas for freestyle riders to practise their tricks or big airs. Wave riders will love the offshore reefs that have waves year-round.

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Learn to kitesurf with the top kitesurf school

Our Swell partner kitesurfing school is a short walk from our place and is renowned for using only high quality, up-to-date equipment and international IKO instructors who speak a variety of languages, including French, German, Dutch, Spanish and English.  They can teach kiteboarding at all levels and as lessons are given one-on-one, it's easy to take classes at the stage to suit your current ability and kiteboarding goals.

Kiteboarding

Learning curve

Kitesurfing (also known as kiteboarding) looks like an incredibly difficult sport, when in reality it has a relatively short learning curve. It can be however a dangerous sport if you don’t take lessons from a real pro, using quality equipment, who can teach you the essential safety procedures.

Owned by a world-renowned international kiteboarding champion, our partner kiteschool in Cabarete is housed in state-of-the-art facilities right on Cabarete main beach, just a few minutes walk from Swell Surf Camp

Their IKO course will guide you through the basics of how the wind works, wind direction and flying a trainer kite safely on the beach, before hopefully moving you up to a larger kite with the power to drag you through the water; the very thing that makes kitesurfing such an adrenaline rush!

learn to kitesurf package pricing is available.


SOME QUICK QUESTIONS

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  • I DON'T WANT TO TAKE SURF LESSONS, CAN I JUST TAKE KITEBOARDING LESSONS?

    Yes, you can, just click on the pricing page and select the kite lessons tab to check the kitesurfing package price. Even though we are called Swell Surf Camp, many of our guests concentrate on the wind sports on offer.  Guests who dedicate their whole stay to kitesurfing make up a large group at Swell.  
    Have a look at the learn to kitesurf page for more info.  If you are not a beginner kiteboarder, but just want to take a lesson or two in order to work on something particular, we can make a stay-only package for you to which you can add kite lessons by the hour.  Just use the contact us form to let us know what you need. 

  • CAN I COMBINE SURFING & KITESURFING?

    If 'only' learning to surf or 'only' learning to kitesurf or wingfoil is not enough for you, and you want the ultimate watersport action holiday, then yes you can combine our learn to surf holiday with kitesurfing or the new sport of wingfoiling (lots of our guests do in fact).
    The surfing is mostly done before midday, then at around 13.00 to 14.00 the trade winds kick in for ideal kite and wing foiling.  With wind sports, you pay by the hour and classes are taught one-on-one, so it's easy to add a couple of hours of either kite or wingfoil lessons before deciding to continue.  You don't pay in advance for those, but if you know you would like to try one in addition to your surfing, or you would like to add surfing in addition to your chosen wind sport, do contact us 
    We can offer you a package that combines different sports; surf in the morning and a wind sport in the afternoon. 

  • WHEN IS A GOOD TIME FOR KITESURFING IN THE DR?

    Cabarete, on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic (where we are) is widely considered one of the best kitesurfing destinations in the world.  Year-round, you can find wind for learning to kitesurf, although some months have better statistics than other.
    Mid September to Mid-October is a bit hit or miss, since that is when we can get passing hurricanes which mess up the wind. Hurricanes travel well north or well south of the DR, but this can change the wind pattern so this is when we close Swell.
    More info on the best seasons for surfing and kitesurfing can be found on this page >>

  • WHERE ARE THE KITESURF SPOTS?

    The Dominican Republic has many different kitesurfing spots. KiteSurfing in Punta Cana is done close to some of the all inclusive resorts, but the wind is generally a lot lighter than in Cabarete Las Terennas , about 2,5 hours drive east of Cabarete is one of the nicer kitesurfing spots in the Dominican Republic. Not many waves and the wind is generally 5 knots lighter than in Cabarete

    The Cabarete area is the center for kitesurfing Dominican Republic with several different kiteboarding spots, all within a short radius.

    cabarete kitesurf spot map

    Large map here

    Want to learn kitesurfing in the Dominican Republic? See this page.

  • WHAT MAKES CABARETE SO IDEAL FOR KITING?

    As kitesurfers ourselves, we have visited many kitesurfing destinations around the world to see what the kitesurfing conditions are like at other spots. After many visits, we realise that Cabarete really is one of the best spots in the world for kitesurfers of all levels. And that is one of the reasons we get so many kite surfers staying at our place for a kitesurfing camp.
    Why? For people who want to learn kitesurfing, Cabarete offers:

    • Steady / stable, side-on winds
    • Ideal wind strength: between 14 and 20 knots
    • Ideal direction: Side onshore for safety
    • No motorised watercrafts allowed in the area
    • Predictable wind patterns
    • No dangerous water life (sharks, etc.)
    • Large beaches

    For intermediate and advanced kitesurfers, Cabarete is also a true kiters' dream:

    • Steady wind
    • Flat water spots
    • Waves for kite wave riding
    • Great downwinders
    • Active social local kite scene
    • Cheap kitesurf equipment on sale
    • Expertise from local kite pro's

    There's a reason why a lot of the world's best kitesurfers spend many months of the year training and enjoying all that the Cabarete region has to offer for kiteboarders.
    So if you are interested in a kitesurf holiday destination or want to Join a Swell Kiteboarding camp, choose Cabarete, you will not be disappointed!! For more information on Kitesurfing Dominican Republic have a look at this page

  • I ALREADY KITEBOARD BUT I WANT TO WORK ON SOME STUFF, CAN YOU HELP ME?

    If you are not a beginner kiteboarder, but just want to take a lesson or two in order to work on something particular, we can make a stay-only package for you to which you can add kite lessons by the hour once you are with us.  Just use the contact us form to let us know what you need. 


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    “Think of Swell as the anti-surf camp. There’s plenty of surfing, of course, but the similarities to other surf camps end there. For starters, the rooms are stylish — more boutique surf retreat than reggae-loving surfer digs. Then there are the legendary breakfasts (omelets, pancakes and crepes, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and fruit bowls). Structured surf lessons take place each morning. An instructor alongside you and the head surf coach watching from shallow water, ready to offer learn to surf tips between riding waves. If you are serious about learning to surf, then Swell should be on top of your destination list. Highly recommended!
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    [Frommer’s Travel Guides]

     

    Designed with the discerning surfer in mind, Swell is far from a crash pad. The spare clean lines, plush bedding, modern photographs and funky furniture say ‘boutique surf retreat’. The pool, ping-pong and foosball tables and social vibe suggest otherwise. A huge wood communal table is the center of the hanging-out action, after all the surfing is done. Highly recommended!
    Reference Source:
    [Lonely Planet]

     

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    “Our small retreat size guarantees focused coaching, real community, and the perfect experience!”