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