3 Day Private Kitesurfing Camp in Cabarete, Sosua

Accommodation

Check-in Time:

12:00

Check-out Time:

20:00

Villa Taina is located in front of the beach in the center of Cabarete, right next to the main kitespot. The hotel offers a top notch experience, with premium rooms, high internet speed (starlink), a swimming pool, and a beach restaurant for your included breakfasts and a bar.

The basic prices are for shared rooms and beds (only for groups of 3 or 4). If you do not wish to share a bed and a room, you can book multiple rooms instead, and they will adjust the price accordingly.

Program

In order to maximize your progress, each coach will be in team with maximum two kiters. A coach will be equipped with a camera to speed up your progress. You will go to the best kitespots around Cabarete: From flat water in a river to beautiful waves on the reef, perhaps see some turtles and go on memorable downwinders.

The first day will take place in the main bay of Cabarete. The afternoon will start by making sure you are ready for the downwinders, or help you get there with some beach maneuvers and self rescue. Once that is out of the way, let's go on the water all afternoon to work on your next tricks or skills. The day will end with a drink on the beach to check the videos of your session and help you improve.

For the second afternoon, you will take the car and discover the remote spot of Las Canas, from which you will do a first small downwind to the Yassica river, the only true flatwater spot around Cabarete. You will stay there for a coaching session in the river, then take a break to check the videos of your flat water session. You will then finish the afternoon by going downwind again until you reach the hotel.

On the third day, start in the main bay, but this time going straight downwind, following the reef break until you reach kite beach. There you can enjoy the nice kickers and flatter water, or if it is too crowded go slightly more downwind for a coaching session. after that, you will continue going downwind to the famous surf spot of "El Encuentro" to finish the session and enjoy a drink in a beautiful location, so we can do a final debrief on the day's video and your general progress.

The program is flexible, and can be adapted to your preferences (more wave-riding, or focusing on flat water for example).

You should be able to ride upwind and be independent even in choppy waters or waves to go on a downwinder. If this is not the case, you are of course still welcome, but the priority will be to make you independant before potentially going on a downwinder.

Highlights

Kite every afternoon for as long as you can
First day big coaching session in the main bay
Second day, take the car to Las Canas, and go for a downwinder with a great flat water session in La Boca, then second part of the downwinder back to Cabarete
Third day downwind from Cabarete to the famous "Encuentro" surf spot. Ride in kite beach for a coaching session, and stop for a nice break with snacks halfway through, then straight to "El Encuentro"
Every day will include a video analysis during one of the breaks
"No-wind" excursions (if there is no wind during one of the days): Cruise along the river for a complete change of scenery, explore the underground caves behind Cabarete, or you can grab a surfboards and go to Encuentro for a morning session

Instructors

Maxime Roche

Maxime is a level 2 IKO Instructor. He has taught more than 500 hours to all levels of kiters, and specializes in twintip and freeride tricks. Max also organizes pro courses for the next generation of instructors .

Charly Roche

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As one of the 30 Examiners of IKO ( International Kiteboarding Organization ) Charly is in charge of training new Instructors around central america and will guarantee the highest teaching level during your time with him . He specializes in big air/ old school tricks and Hydrofoil but is also very proficient with strapless.

Location

The hotel is ideally located. You will be right next to everything Cabarete has to offer. The main kitesurfing spot is right in front, and all the hotels, shops, and restaurants can be accessed by the beach or the main street.

Cabarete

Cabarete is famous for its wind, but also for its chill atmosphere and nightlife, with tens of bars and restaurants to chose from on the beach. This is why they chose a top quality hotel right in the center of Cabarete, so you can walk to any of these restaurants in minutes.

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Features

Activities

Swimming pool (outdoor)

General

Bar
Restaurant

Services

Free Wi-Fi
Internet access
Wireless internet

Food

They will always bring some snacks and water during your kite sessions, or sometimes take a break in a nice beach or a restaurant to check the videos of your progress. You will have access to the hotel restaurant's buffet breakfast every morning, serving fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, sausages, etc.

The lunch and dinner are not included, so you could have them in this same restaurant, or walk along the beach to your right and find all the restaurants lined up on the beach, with a large selection of styles and prices.

There are so many restaurants it is hard to mention everyone, but the best restaurant around is probably Papi's. If you want something more chill, the Mojito bar is always a good choice, with affordable prices, a diverse menu and 2x1 happy hours from 5 to 7. Front loop, right next to the hotel, also has a very nice atmosphere and is a great place to stop for a drink or lunch. Finally, if you want to party at night, you can go to Ojo's or voy voy.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Snacks
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water
Soda
Alcoholic beverages
Detox juices

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Vegetarian

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

A spa is available in the hotel, however the spa treatment is not included in the price.

Horseback riding

Tommy's horseback ride through the Dominican countryside, available from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at 70 USD per person.

They strongly recommend doing it if you can! A beautiful experience through the rural Dominican hills seeing a slice of traditional life. Rural homes, haciendas, and a memorable walk along the river. Their guides will pace the experience to your needs. Be prepared to get wet so wear sturdy shoes and trousers if you can.

Get away from the comfort of hotel familiarity and into the place you have opted to explore!

River tour

This small cruise along the Yassica river will let you discover a completely different scenery. Enjoy the green fields by the river, with quiet nature around. You will go upstream to a beautiful location to have a coffee and enjoy the view. Then back to the kitespot of "la boca."

2 hours and 30 minutes – 30 USD per person including taxi and cruise

Hiking in the Dominican National Park and visiting the caves of "El Choco"

This is available from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm for 45 USD. Enjoy a wonderful Dominican experience during a 2-hour hike in the Cabarete National Park and swim in its beautiful natural caves. Includes coffee, fruits, and a guided tour to discover the Dominican lifestyle.

Surf session or lesson in Encuentro

This covers 3 hours for 50 USD rental or 80 USD lesson, including taxi). It would be a shame to come to Cabarete without visiting “El Encuentro”, a famous surf spot just minutes away from Cabarete. You can rent boards from local schools there for 10 USD/hour, or take lessons for 20 USD/hour.

What's included

Unlimited coaching
Keep the videos of your sessions
2 downwinders
2 nights accommodation in a hotel room
2 breakfasts
Helmets, impact vests (if needed)
Transportation to and from the different kitesurfing spots
Replacement activities if there is no wind
Hotel located a few steps from the main kitesurfing spot, right next to all bars and restaurants on the beach

What's not included

Kites, bars, boards, or harnesses (you can rent from them for additional 50 USD per day)
Airport transportation
Extra activities in the morning
Meals

How to get there

Recommended Airports

POP

Gregorio Luperón International Airport

16 km

Transfer available for additional US$ 40 per person

SDQ

Las Américas International Airport

166 km

Transfer available for additional US$ 240 per person

STI

Cibao International Airport

43 km

Transfer available for additional US$ 115 per person

Arrival by bus

If you land in Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), there is a good bus option which is cheaper than a private transport. It would be airport to bus station by taxi, then bus from Santo Domingo to Sosua. From Sosua, please take a taxi to Cabarete. Total cost should be approximately 40 USD per person.

Arrival by shuttle

A private transport from the airport can be prepared for an additional cost. The prices indicated are for a group of up to 4 persons. Also please let Maxime Roche know in advance how much luggage you will have so they can be sure to have the right size of car to come get you.

Airport: Gregorio Luperón International Airport Airport transfer available: Gregorio Luperón International Airport (US$ 40 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Airport: Las Américas International Airport Airport transfer available: Las Américas International Airport (US$ 240 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Airport: Cibao International Airport Airport transfer available: Cibao International Airport (US$ 115 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid 10 days before arrival.

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