SUMMARY |
| BEGINNER |
EXCELLENT |
| INT / ADV |
EXCELLENT |
| WAVES |
POOR |
| NON - SURFER |
GOOD |
| APRES SURF |
GOOD |
| FAMILY |
POOR |
GETTING THERE |
The easiest way to get to Margarita from the UK is by charter flight from Gatwick. This operates on a Sunday and Monday. Alternative routes are with scheduled airlines via Caracas. The direct flight time is 8 1/2 hours.
Once in Margarita, the transfer time is only 10 minutes.
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THE CLIMATE |
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AIR |
WATER |
| Summer & Winter |
28 - 32°C |
24 - 26°C
(shorts / rash vest) |
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The center has an ideal location on the main beach of El Yaque with a good size private grassed area for kiting up. This is essential in El Yaque as the beach is quite shallow and busy so it is important to have a fenced off area. The launch from the main beach is not ideal as it has a big wind shadow and can be very busy with both kiters and local sunbather who seem oblivious the dangers ! Therefore Skyriders will take students to Kite Beach, a ten minute boat ride up wind, where there is more space, no wind shadow and an area of shallow flat water to practice.Please note that during Semana Santa Holiday (April 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th) El Yaque Beach gets really crowed with local people who are partying in front of the center. Because of this and as well for safety reasons the centers will close on these dates.
El Yaque Beach
| 10 HOUR IKO STARTER COURSE |
£ 250 |
| 6 HOUR IKO WATER START COURSE |
£ 170 |
| 6 HOUR IKO BOARD WORK PROGRESSION COURSE |
£ 170 |
| 250 |
£ 2 hours Private lessons with IKO instructor |
| 205 |
£ 2 WEEK RENTAL (2008 NORTH KIT) |
| 320 |
£ Please note that prior to your rental you should be able to demonstrate confident upwind ability and self rescue. Should you not be able to stay upwind but can demonstrate safe kite work and self rescue technique there is a 30% surcharge for 'supervised' rental. |
| 135 |
£ 1 WEEK RENTAL (2008 NORTH KIT) |
Prices do not include kit insurance that can normally be arranged locally at approx 35 euros.
Most kitesurf schools will only rent equipement if you are iko level iii or equivelant (riding up wind). Some school will rent to level ii kitesurfers but may charge a 30% supplement for 'supervised rental.'
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