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Viento is pleased to offer 2 kite surf centers this year.
Planet Windsurfing has a new school as well as equipment rental
and WorldKiteboarding returns with more gear than last year.
All the clubs have gotten together and designated areas where
kiteboarding is encouraged. Most kite sailors board very early
in the morning when the wind is lighter and before the windsurfing
clubs open. Kites use the main windsurfing area at this time
since it is not being used by the windsurfers. Kites are excluded
from the windsurfing area from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
There is an area upwind which is seldom used by anyone except
expert windsurfers which has been designated as the area for
kites. A beautiful point in this upwind area has been designated
"Kite Beach" and is the hang out and launch area.
A boat transports kiters from the windsurf beach up to Kite
Beach at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. every day for a
nominal fee.
By the way, Casa Viento has plenty of space for your kite
to dry!
Planet has rapidly expanded their kitesurf school. Jorg is
in charge of the school and Beany is his assistant. They have
2 other instructors as well. All are VDWS certified. Planet
works with North kites and primarily with Fanatic boards.
Rentals are available as well as lessons and the pricing is
the best on the beach.
Private lessons are available but most people take the small
group lessons. The minimum number of people is 2 while the
maximum is 4. Jorg is very focused on having his clients happy
and learning. His lessons generally go much longer than the
allotted time. Casa Viento guests who signed up for a 10 hour
course typically received closer to 15 hours of instruction.
Jorg gives a couple free clinics on the basics of kitesurfing
to Planet Windsurfing guests every week so that they can feel
what it is like to fly a kite. After the clinics many people
wind up taking the course. The 10 hour course is the most
popular as that is generally what it takes to get started.
Lesson pricing is as follows:
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Introductory Course
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$35
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Basic Course, 6 hours, 4 person max.
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$150
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10 Hour Course, 4 person max.
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$210
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Private lesson, including material
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$50
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$40
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Kite and Board may be rented by the hour or week. There is
a one hour adjustment to equipment session and client testing
to ensure the renter has enough proficiency to avoid getting
into trouble. Rental includes watching and rescue. Boat tickets
are included. Rates are as follows:
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One hour
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$23
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Five hour
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$86
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Ten Hour
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$149
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One week Kitepool
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$260
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Viento offers several choices of rental equipment and beach
location. We can steer you to the package that best suits
your abilities, brand and ambiance preferences. All gear is
2002 product, rigged and ready, with adjustable harness lines,
minutes from your room. All the clubs have shade, chairs,
and snack bars. We can arrange kayak or surf trips as well.
Offers
rental, instruction and sales of kites and accessories. All
kites are equipped with a safety release system. Lifejackets
are provided as well as helmets for those who would like them.
World Kiteboarding is an official Wipika school with Wipika
certified instructors. They have Cabrinha, Wipika, and Flexifoil
kites and boards as well as Carl Custom Pickleforks.
