SUP´s back

After 2 1/2 years of solid wind we finally got some Surf and with Surf comes rain...but wow the last years were awesome kite action. Endless down winders with no threat of rain, just strong winds and clear skies...the down side was no waves, we had a drought and the wind blew our beach away. Those days are gone, the rain came and with the rain came a loto surf, big beaches and cooler temps. Now we are back in a Surf mode so look for quality winds 5 days a week with good Surf action 3-5 mornings a week. Moderate cloud cover and ample rain should continue.  

Learn to SUP, Paddle Boarding Lesson

Massive with lite Off Shore Winds

Killer Big Wave Action for Kite Beach Cabarete and all of the North Coast. Our SUP CUP was happening today because Surf was massive. All the Paddlers on Kite Beach made it back alive THANK GOD...actually I got an Assist from God after my Leash Plug gave way...Thanks God for allowing me to recover my board and ride a Nice one in! Unfortunately at least one Tourist was not so fortunate...he entered the ocean today with no idea of how powerful Wind and Waves are. RIP...hope tourist understand that this is the North Coast where veteran Watermen Challenge wind and waves...the two most powerful forces on Earth... PLEASE don´t underestimate these forces and there are some very qualified Coaches here on Kite Beach Cabarete so seek them out or stay on the beach! photo by Oron Kessel


So 3 paddlers went out...Method John was the only one to pass the break...he scored and made it back in...So the first day of this Swell goes to Method

Quality family Action for kite Beach Cabarete

Look for Big Surf Thursday Night through the Weekend

Currently a huge Low Pressure System is Lifting away from Kite Beach Cabarete...this gives Kite Beach quality weather, family waves and glassy waters. This trend will continue through tomorrow. The sky is crystal Clear and the Moon is Setting to the West early morning so pre Dawn Sessions are ON through the Weekend. 
http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/east/carb/flash-wv.html
More Swell is on the way for Thrusday evening through the weekend...this swell will last through the Weekend.
Get the action while you can because these storms could have easily brought a solid month of rain and there are Whales out there!

Big Surf for Kite Beach Cabarete

The SUP Cup is on for Kite Beach Cabarete...the swell hit last night near Sunset and a visiting group of Israeli Watermen were on it. This morning brought Huge Glassy Surf, at least 2 guys made it out...1 Israeli Junior Champion and Method John .
The groms from Israel are next level with micro boards and paddles perfectly suited to their size and skill level and they are RIPPING...in fact, they are so next level that when I watch them, I doubt the future of Lay Down Paddling. It is very clear that the Paddle is the future for kids.

Perfect SUP Kite Action for Kite Beach Cabarete

Kite Beach Cabarete has been lucky this winter, we have had quality Morning Surf with Great Kite Wind coming in late...fortunately this pattern looks like it will hold through next week. Mainly because the Winter Low Pressure Systems are Lifting as they pass through Florida. This action gives Kite Beach Cabarete quality SUP and Kite conditions with out heavy weather and driving rain. Looks like this pattern will continue through next week with the next swell hitting our reef at Sunrise, Sunday Morning. Let´s Paddle!

World Class Action for Kite Beach Cabarete

Wow...Kite Beach Cabarete has been lucky that these Huge Winter Low Pressure Systems are bringing surf but are not flooding the Island with Rain. The Storms are stopping just short of kite Beach Cabarete and they are taking an Easterly track which leaves Kite Beach Cabarete in the Clear!

the result...Beautiful SUP Surf at Sunrise and late day Kite Action through Sunset

Super Surf for kite Beach Cabarete

Big Wave Action is here...it always seems that NFL Super Bowl Weekend brings Classic Big Wave Action, Rain and Cool Temps. This year is no different...surf is pounding, rain is failing and the Super Parties are coming together. I know a lot of beach goers don´t care for this type of weather, but hey...it´s freaking hot in the tropics and generally flat surf so this is a time of celebration for year round residents. Cool, Rainy, Big Surf, and good parties!

Early Kite gives way to late SUP wave action

Wow...the big Nasty is hear...but wait...late will be great for Paddle Boarding head high surf! Sunrise brought 25knot North Westerly Wind with head high surf...but as usual, this "clearing wind " will fade quickly  through out the day. There is a 64% chance of super SUP wave action as we near Sunset. Notice in the images below that the Swell (Amber in color) is hours away form Kite Beach Cabarete and a HUGE Low Pressure System is charging off the Coast of Florida. this means that there will be good SUP action for the next 52 hours...then we will get back into a "clearing Wind" situation with a strong possibility of another AM Kite trip to Cabarete...

hmmm...Quality Surf for Kite Beach Cabarete

Slow lift...this big Low Pressure System (white n blue in color) is slowly lifting North West which gives Kite Beach Cabarete small flat waves, light rain, cloud cover and  AC like temperatures. The Swell (amber in color) is just hitting Havana now and is a day away from hitting Kite Beach Cabarete. The Swell (Amber color) seems to have more West that North in it which does not work so well for us here on Kite Beach Cabarete because Cuba, Florida and the Bahamas catch or block most of the swell moving West to East. The good news is that there should be a nice swell Thursday Morning with lite winds...so let´s paddle Kite Beach Cabarete

Big Wave Action for Kite Beach Cabarete?

Storm on the Horizon for Kite Beach Cabarete

Big Storm heading towards Kite Beach Cabarete. Right now the Leading Edge of this huge Winter Storm just passed Havana Cuba and should hit Kite Beach Cabarete late tonite. These storms bring moisture first followed by massive surf. Take advantage of small surf while we have it...pm me to learn to Paddle Board Waves or if you are ripping...will see you on the reef pronto!
Break Down
Monday: Lite winds 15mph with small surf 1´
Tuesday:  Side off shore winds 3´ surf... rain
Wednesday: Head high Surf with side off shore winds
Thursday:  Over Head high surf , possible AM Kite with westerly side off shore morning winds giving way to lite afternoon winds 

How to make a paddle board turn

Wana make a Paddle or Surf board turn? Step back! Stability comes from a wide stance, a turny board comes from a narrow stance. Most wave riders can move the back foot back, but struggle to slide the front foot back...if you want to make a board turn...get the front foot back