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2007-04-24 15:00:00 | 907 views | 3 Comments

The Location:
Situated on one of the most idyllic beaches in the Caribbean, The Reef Kite and Surf offers the ideal location for the traveling kitesurfer.
Rated as one of his favorite spots in the world by Cabrinha Pro Rider Damien Leroy, the sideshore constant trade winds and warm water, mixed together with a long sandy beach provide the perfect haven for both beginners and world class pros.

Water conditions range from flat water to fun waves all in the one enclosed bay.

The main kiting season runs from November through to June and during this time winds average at 90% of the time at force 4 (11-16 knots) or more.    Air temperature remains a balmy 83-86 degrees and the sea temperature stays a constant 83 degrees.   

The School
Lessons are run by the qualified staff at The Reef Kite and Surf,  an IKO centre situated right on the beach.   The IKO instructors can take from pure beginners eager to take their first taste of kitesurfing through to the riders wanting to learn the latest aerobatic maneuvers.  Also on hand is resident Cabrinha rider David Hastilow who can help with any of your needs and queries.
The school is stocked with a range of Switchblade2 kites and there is also a retail side, which sells Cabrinha products from harnesses through to complete kites.
Also attached to the school is the Reef Café, providing meals from breakfast all the way through to dinner and a full range of drinks.  Don't forget to try their famous milkshakes.

Accommodations range from the super clean and ideally located Reef Beach chalets (a stone's throw from the kite spot) through to a fully all-inclusive resort.   
All accommodations can be arranged for you by the extremely helpful staff at 'The Reef', as well as hire cars, tours etc.  
More information is available at:
www.slucia.com/kitesurf   or email at:  info@slucia.com

Getting to St Lucia:
Traveling to St Lucia has never been easier,   
American Airlines:     Daily direct Service from Miami.
American Eagle:         Direct flights from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Delta Airlines:            Daily direct Service from Atlanta.
Air Jamaica:               Non Stop flights from New York.

There are no visiting visa requirements for American Citizens.  All that is needed is a valid up-to-date passport.   All visitors receive a 42 day visitor permit.

There are two airports on the Island.
The international airport Hewanorra (UVF) is situated in the south.
The small regional airport in the North is called GFL Charles (SLU) and has regular direct flights to and from San Juan and other Caribbean Islands,

Transfer times from the International Airport are 5 minutes, giving you the opportunity to be out and riding within an hour of touching down.

Come and see why people have been raving about this location.  No crowds, constant winds, great service.

More information on the school, location, accommodations and St Lucia can be found at:

www.slucia.com/kitesurf