South Africa's kitesurfing season starts in mid-October and ends in February/March.
This is the time of the year when you can find the best kitesurfers in the world coming to Cape Town to train at one of the best kitesurfing locations in the world.
Kitesurfing questions answered in co-operation with Cabrinha Kiting, Blouberg. Phone them at +27 21 5567910.
Read our articles on Cape Town's 10 Best Kitesurfing Spots and about Kite surf lessons in Cape Town.
Cape Town is a great place to learn to kitesurf: We've got perfect wind conditions, great weather and the city is a perfect holiday destination too.
We recommend Cabrinha Kiting in Blouberg. They're located a stones throw away from ‘Kite beach' (Dolphin Beach).
Cabrinha Kiting is one of the top kitesurfing schools in South Africa (and certainly in Cape Town). Cabrinha's owner was one of the first kite surfers in South Africa.
All of Cabriha Kiting's instructors are IKO certified kitesurfing instructors with many years of experience in giving kitesurfing lessons.
Kitesurfing questions answered in co-operation with Cabrinha Kiting, Blouberg. Phone them at +27 21 5567910.
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Cape Town's 10 Best Kitesurfing Spots and about
Kite surf lessons in Cape Town.
There are a few places where you can rent kite surfing equipment in Cape Town. Once again, we recommend Cabrinha Kiting in Blouberg as a good spot for kitesurfing rentals in Cape Town.
You can rent all your kitesurfing equipment here or bring your own harness and kiteboard along and rent a kite only.
Kitesurfing questions answered in co-operation with Cabrinha Kiting, Blouberg. Phone them at +27 21 5567910.
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No not at all. Most people who take kitesurfing lessons have no previous experience at all, although it could save you a lesson or two if you have previous experience in kiting, surfing, snowboarding or skateboarding.
Learning to kitesurf is not that difficult. It will take you about 6 lessons (of 2 hours each) to learn to kitesurf.
Kitesurfing questions answered in co-operation with Cabrinha Kiting, Blouberg. Phone them at +27 21 5567910.
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The cost of a kitesurfing lesson at Cabrinha Kiting in Blouberg is R550 a day, including wetsuits and harnesses.
The cost of a kitesurfing lesson at Cabrinha Kiting, excluding wetsuits and harnesses is R450.
These prices are pretty standard in the kitesurfing market.
Kitesurfing questions answered in co-operation with Cabrinha Kiting, Blouberg. Phone them at +27 21 5567910.
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Cabrinha Kiting on Kite Beach in Bloubergstrand only takes 2 people per session.
Other kitesurfing schools might take up to 4 people
per group but smaller groups allow for more individual attention.
This is one of the reasons we prefer Cabrinha to other
kitesurfing schools.
Kitesurfing questions answered in co-operation with Cabrinha Kiting, Blouberg. Phone them at +27 21 5567910.
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Kite surf lessons in Cape Town.
Not much is needed. The kitesurfing school will provide you with all the necessary kitesurfing equipment.
Just bring sun protection (sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses), a bathing costume and closed shoes.
Kitesurfing questions answered in co-operation with Cabrinha Kiting, Blouberg. Phone them at +27 21 5567910.
Read our articles on Cape Town's 10 Best Kitesurfing Spots and about Kite surf lessons in Cape Town.
It costs about R15000 to buy all your kitesurfing equipment in South Africa (It is about 30% cheaper to buy your entire kitesurfing kit in South Africa than it is to buy it in the UK).
Wetsuits cost around R1800 to buy in South Africa and are also about 30% cheaper to buy here than in the UK.
Harnesses cost around R850 in South Africa and are also 30% cheaper to buy in Cape Town (or the rest of South Africa).
Kitesurfing questions answered in co-operation with Cabrinha Kiting, Blouberg. Phone them at +27 21 5567910.
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Cape Town's 10 Best Kitesurfing Spots and about
Kite surf lessons in Cape Town.
Cape Town is the best place to kitesurf in
South Africa. The Southern Peninsula is generally the best spot to kitesurf for more experienced surfers and the Northern Peninsula is generally the best kitesurfing location for intermediate kitesurfers (except for Hakgat, which is suitable for experienced kitesurfers only).
Sunset Beach is the best spot to kitesurf on light wind days (SE light wind)
Dolphin Beach is the best place to show off your hottest new moves, because this is where all the hotshots hang out.
The Strand is the best southerly spot to
kitesurf
in Cape Town.
The river mouth next to Wang Thai restaurant (outside Blouberg) is the best westerly spot to kitesurf in Cape Town.
Hakgat, Platboom and Scarborough are all good spots for wave riding.
Misty Cliffs is a great spot for its beautiful setting and for wave riding. However, this kitesurfing spot is suitable for experienced wave riders only.
Kitesurfing questions answered in co-operation with Cabrinha Kiting, Blouberg. Phone them at +27 21 5567910.
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Kite surf lessons in Cape Town.
Other great spots to kitesurf in South Africa are the Country Club Beach in Durban, Sardinia Bay (either westerly or southwesterly) and Millers (on an easterly) in Port Elizabeth.
Ponto d' Ouro is a great place to kitesurf in Mozambique. You can swim snorkel or surf with dolphins here as well. This is also the 5th best place in the world to surf and at low tide it becomes a little reef where you can snorkel.
Cape Town has got a bigger variety of kitesurfing locations and a better nightlife though.
Kitesurfing questions answered in co-operation with Cabrinha Kiting, Blouberg. Phone them at +27 21 5567910.
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Cape Town's 10 Best Kitesurfing Spots and about
Kite surf lessons in Cape Town.
The following hangouts are popular among
Cape Town's kitesurfing crowd:
Pakalolo Bar in Blouberg is a renowned sun-downer spot.
Blue Peter in Blouberg is also a great spot for sun-downers
Doodles in Blouberg is a nice place to have a drink after a downrun.
Primi Piatti in Blouberg is a vibey Italian eatery that makes delicious pizzas and pastas.
Kitesurfing questions answered in co-operation with Cabrinha Kiting, Blouberg, South Africa. Phone them at +27 21 5567910.
Read our articles on
Cape Town's 10 Best Kitesurfing Spots and about
Kite surf lessons in Cape Town.
