SUP Beach Dominican Republic Guidelines

Another Great Wave Spot (Enquentro) has been closed to Paddle Boarders...why?
1. Hurt feelings in the "pack" on the "peak".
2. Probably not the best place to paddle board.
3. Surf posse didn´t appreciate the SUP crowd.

The Enquentro SUP crew moved up to the Kite Beach, which they quickly realized is a much better set of  SUP Breaks.  So how to keep things cool on the SUP Break?
1. Understand the Map and give some Aloha to the people who produced the Map. A simple rule in SUP,  if you don´t understand the map,  take a lesson. This Map was created by methodlodge.com

2. Wave Count....if you catch all the waves you go for have fun challenging the pack at the peak. If someone doesn´t like it, too bad.  If you catch half the waves you go for move closer to the channel until you get your wave count and percentage up. Once you are nailing everything feel free to hassle for the peak. If your percentage is low stay on the edge of the channel. This is the quickest way to get good. Most of all BE HONEST with yourself, keep count of the waves you are going for and the ones you caught. This alone will make you a better wave rider.

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

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!