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Choose your package

Lessons priced like a kite school, not a resort

All gear included — kite, board, harness, helmet, impact vest. No hidden fees, no upsells on the beach.

New to kiting?

Start with Discovery

A 2-hour taste of the sport before you commit. Most riders end this lesson hooked and book a package to keep going.

Discovery
Intro · 2 hours · Land + light water
A taste of the sport on land + light water
  • Wind theory & safety briefing
  • Trainer kite on the beach
  • First body drag in the shallows
  • Gear, helmet & vest included
$149/person
Book Discovery

Heads up: the SENDIT first-hour-free promo doesn't apply to the 2-hour Discovery lesson — but it does apply to all the packages below.

Private lessons · 1-on-1

Pick your path to riding

Every lesson is private — just you and a senior IKO-certified instructor. The more hours you book, the lower your hourly rate. All packages include the full IKO Level 1–3 curriculum, all gear, helmet radios, and free reschedule on no-wind days.

Starter
Private · 3 hours
$285/total
$95/hr
A taste — but most riders need more water time
  • Full IKO Level 1–3 curriculum (as far as you get)
  • 1-on-1 with a senior instructor
  • Helmet radios for live in-water feedback
  • All gear included
  • Free reschedule on no-wind days
Book Starter
Zero to Independent
Private · 9 hours
$720/total
$80/hr · best rate
The full journey — most finish riding upwind on their own
  • Full IKO Level 1–3 curriculum
  • 1-on-1 with a senior instructor
  • Helmet radios for live in-water feedback
  • All gear + IKO progress card to take home
  • IKO Level 3 certification target
  • Free reschedule on no-wind days
Book Zero to Independent

Not sure how many hours you need? Most beginners get riding somewhere between 6 and 9 hours. Start with Get Riding — you can always add hours later. Or WhatsApp us and we'll help you choose.

Already riding?

Hourly packs for intermediate riders

Transitions, jumps, foils — pick a pack and we'll build the session around what you're working on. Hours never expire.

Junior Camp

Built for kids, not scaled down adults

Ages 8–15 6 hours total Small groups

Small kites, smaller harnesses, calmer pacing. Our Junior Specialist coaches kids the way kids actually learn: short focused sets, lots of beach play, and the kind of cheer that gets them back on the kite after a wipeout.

Parents are welcome to watch from the shade — or sneak off to their own session next door.

$540
Per child · 6 hrs
Multi-day Kite Week

The Cabarete kite immersion

7 days 12 hours of lessons Gear included

Seven days on Kite Beach with the same instructor, a structured curriculum from your first body drag to your first upwind runs, and enough water time to actually internalize it.

Most students leave certified IKO Level 3 — riding independently, able to relaunch their own kite, ready to rent anywhere in the world. Lodging not included, but we'll point you to trusted partner spots ranging from hostel to beachfront villa.

$1,395
Per person · 7 days
  • 12 hours of lessons across 7 days (flexed around wind)
  • Same instructor the entire week
  • All gear: kite, board, harness, helmet, impact vest
  • IKO progress card + Level 3 certification target
  • Helmet radios for live coaching
  • Welcome dinner with the CKL crew on day one
  • Lodging recommendations + booking help (partner discounts)
  • Free reschedule on no-wind days — your week extends, not your bill
What's included

In every package

Same standard whether you're booking 2 hours or 2 weeks. Good vibes from first ride to full send.

All gear

Kite, board, harness, helmet, and impact vest — refreshed each season.

IKO-certified coach

Internationally recognized instructors, thousands of beach hours each.

Helmet radios

Live coaching while you ride — no sketchy hand signals from shore.

IKO progress card

Levels logged, take it home. Pick up where you left off at any IKO school.

Free reschedule

No wind? Move your session to a better day. No fee, no fuss.

Multilingual coaching

EN · ES · FR · DE — coaching in the language you actually think in.

How it works

From inbox to upwind, in three steps

1

Book online

Pick a package, choose your dates, pay with card or PayPal. Instant confirmation. No sketchy DMs, no beachside confusion.

2

Meet on Kite Beach

Arrive 15 minutes early at our center on the eastern end (look for the orange flags). Gear fitting, safety brief, then straight to the sand.

3

Get on the water

Body drag, water start, first rides. Most students ride upwind by the end of a 9-hour course — and walk back to the bar grinning.

Frequently asked

The four questions we get most

Quick answers below. The full list lives on our FAQ page.

What if there's no wind?
It's rare in Cabarete — we average wind 300+ days a year — but it happens. We'll move your session to the next day with wind, free of charge. If it's the last day of your trip, we'll pro-rate a refund for unused hours.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
You should be comfortable in deep water with a buoyancy vest on. You don't need to be a competitive swimmer — kiteboarding is mostly board-based, and you'll always wear an impact vest plus a helmet during lessons. If you have any doubts, message us and we'll talk it through.
What should I bring?
Boardshorts or bikini, reef-safe sunscreen (SPF 50+), a hat or visor with a leash, sunglasses with a strap, and a refillable water bottle. We supply all the kite gear. Bring a rash guard if you burn easy — the wind hides the sun.
Can I just book one hour?
For beginners, no — the first session needs at least 2 hours to cover safety, the trainer kite, and a first body drag. For intermediate riders we sell hourly packs starting at 3 hours. The 10-hour pack is the best value if you're staying a week or more.
Good winds

Your first ride is closer than you think

Most students stand up on the board within their first 6 hours. The Caribbean is waiting.

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