A Week of kiteboarding in Cabarete

[Kenny]

Had good wind in Cabarete rode 7 - 10M most days. Did fly the 21M one day or it would have been a bust. Water was super warm and the waves were small, but still a lot of fun for a flatlander. Saw a few sailors out there, but kiters have overtaken the scene. Two of my children (age 21 and 15) took kite lessons. I am really glad that I put them in lessons, the approach was very methodical and they made a lot more progress than they would have made if I were teaching them.

[ChrisPSherwin]

Where did you stay? Did you do an encuentro downwinder? Kite Beach the whole time? Was Orlando killing it?

[Kenny]

Chris,

I stayed at Cabarete Beach Houses. I kited from the beach in front of my hotel which is between kite beach and Cabarete. No downwinders this time as I was with the Fam. I am not sure who Orlando is, but the Dominican Kids were killing it as usual.

Kenny

[MorganChrust]

Nice!
If you ever go back my wife's family owns a great place beachfront at Olas de Oro #22.(http://olasdeorovillas.com/) It is right on Bozo beach (in between Cabarete and Kite beach, next to the Millenium hotel). It can be rented for pretty cheap.

Anyway, I am new to the Utah kiting scene. Only been once to DC and am currently figuring out my gear situation before I can go again. I've only been kiting in the DR and in Key West and still consider myself a beginner but would like to meet other folks around here that I can go and hang out with.

Hopefully I'll meet you guys out there sometime.

Cheers,

Morgan

[Travis Cook]

Did you bring down your own gear or just rent there? What have you found is the best way to transport a lot of kites and a board or two? Fun trip!

[Kenny]

Travis,

I haul my own gear.

I use a NSI Golf Bag for my boards. I brought 2 boards. I use a large Jansport Rolling Duffel bag as well. I hauled 5 kites - 21, 11, 10, 7, and a 6m. The 6m was for my kids. Jet Blue will allow a bag up to 50 LBS. I used my bathroom scale and packed 49 LBS of gear in each bag. I brought a lot of extras for my children.

There are plenty of places to rent, but the rental rates are high enough that the only thing I might consider renting is a wave board.

Kenny