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Issue 1 (Oct 08) As you travel around our beautiful region, try a new activity to lift your spirits and boost your stamina.
KITESURFING Developed by adrenalin fiends on the beaches of Hawaii and France, kitesurfing is now one of our fastest growing extreme sports. Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll be absolutely crazy about this action sport! • WHAT IS IT? Kitesurfing is a mixture of paragliding, wakeboarding, surfing and windsurfing, and appeals to a large target group. All you need is a board that is not even two metres long and weighs between 2 to 5 kilos, a kite that folds up to rucksack size, a control bar and kite lines.  • WHERE? Cabarete Bay in the Dominican Republic hosts the world championships because of great wind conditions, but kitesurfing is literally taking off all over the Caribbean, with St Lucia and Puerto Rico proving popular. • GOOD FOR? Kitesurfing offers a whole body workout. While you are learning, the core muscles, leg and upper body strength come into play. • ANY DANGERS? Gusts of air can lift you high in the air, so choosing the right wind conditions is crucial. • HOW? It’s best to start with some tuition until your confidence grows. There are a number of companies across the Caribbean who offer courses and kitesurfing tours. Try www.caribbeankitesurf.com / www.stluciakiteboarding.com as a starting point. |
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