Everything you wanted to ask before booking

Zero. The Discovery and Beginner Course are designed for total beginners. If you can swim 50m and aren't terrified of the wind, you're qualified.

Junior Camp is for ages 8–15. Adult lessons are 16+. The oldest student we've taught was 71 — riding upwind by day four.

Comfortable in waist-to-chest deep water is enough for the first few hours. You'll be in a life vest and the bay is shallow far out. Past the body-drag stage you should be able to swim 50m unassisted.

Not really. We have kites from 7m to 14m to match any rider weight to the day's wind. If you're under 35kg or over 110kg, message us first so we can plan gear accordingly.

Less than you'd think. Kiting uses your core and legs more than your arms — the harness does the work. If you can walk on the beach and tread water, you're good.

Yes. Wakeboard, surf, or snowboard experience helps in week two — but most students come in with zero board background and still ride upwind in 9 hours.

We reschedule, free. If we can't fit you in before you leave, we refund the unused hours. We won't fake-teach you in 5 knots — that's how schools waste your money.

Wind is most reliable November through August, peak season December–April and June–August. September–October is the only slightly quieter stretch. Water is 26°C year-round.

Afternoon trade winds average 18–25 knots — textbook learning conditions. Mornings are typically calmer (good for foils and small kites). It rarely blows over 30 knots.

26°C / 79°F year-round. Boardshorts and a rash vest is plenty. No wetsuit needed, ever.

Kite, board, harness, helmet, impact vest, IKO-certified instructor, helmet radio, IKO progress card, and a beachside center to leave your stuff.

Most students stand on the board within 6 hours. Riding upwind (the real milestone) usually happens between hours 9 and 12. Some get it faster, some need a few more — that's normal.

Swimsuit, rash vest or UV shirt (essential), reef-safe sunscreen, water, and a towel. Sunglasses with a strap if you can't live without them.

Lessons typically run 2–3 hours per session, scheduled in the afternoon when the wind kicks in (usually starting between 12pm and 2pm).

Yes, if it's appropriate for the conditions and your level. We'll do a safety check before you go on the water. Otherwise, all our gear is current-generation and well-maintained.

Online in about 3 minutes — pick your package, choose dates, pay with card or PayPal. Confirmation hits your inbox immediately.

Full amount at booking secures your spot and instructor. We're a small school — we don't double-book.

Free reschedule up to 24 hours before your first lesson. Inside 24 hours, lessons can be moved to credit valid for 12 months. No-shows are non-refundable.

You will. But if you genuinely don't make progress because of conditions on our end, we'll make it right — extra hours, credit, or refund. Talk to us.

Online booking is card/PayPal only. Top-ups on the beach can be cash (USD or DOP) if it's easier.

Fly into Puerto Plata (POP) — 20 minutes from Kite Beach. Santiago (STI) is a 90-minute drive, sometimes cheaper. Punta Cana works but it's a 4-hour drive.

We can recommend partners from hostel to beachfront villa, mostly walkable to Kite Beach. Email us with your budget and we'll send a shortlist.

Nope. Our instructors teach in English, Spanish, French, and German. Most of Cabarete's tourist area is English-friendly.

Yes — it's a small beach town built around tourism. Standard traveler common sense applies, but it's one of the more relaxed spots in the country.

Whale watching in Samaná (Jan–Mar), Paradise Island day trips, Cola de Pato waterfall, horseback rides on the beach, surfing down the coast at Encuentro. We organize all of these — see our Trips page.

Current-generation Duotone and Core kites, North and Duotone boards. Replaced every 1–2 seasons. Helmets, harnesses, and impact vests are mandatory on every lesson.

Yes — IKO Level 3 students can rent from us. Hourly, daily, and weekly rates.

We're a school first, but if you're hooked we'll point you to the right local shops (or order direct at better prices than buying back home).