First Kite-Surf lesson.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008 12:38 PM | Leave a reply »

This week-end in Bermuda was a long one, because yesterday there was the Bermuda Day, so one more day to stay on the Beach.

Another interesting thing is that I have started my Kite-Surf course!! So in first I want to share with you some interesting photos, not anything amazing but something to start with.

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First thing I can say to you, Man finally I have found some interesting guys where I can talk and stay on the week-end. Also most of them, incredible, are IT technician like me.
There are guys from all the part of the world, for example, one from Sweden, one from England, one from South Africa and more and more ...

Let's start with some information about kite-surf in Bermuda.

Where to play

As you know, Kite-surfer are not well viewed from other tourist or Beach consumer. One of the reason I think is because Kite-surfer stole a lot of space in the beach with their instruments and kites ...
Another thing, in my opinion, because kite-surfer run very fast near the beach. But hey guys, I'm here to enjoy!!

So  in Bermuda there are a lot of amazing Beaches where you can take the sun, make snorkeling, but only two for Kite-surfing. The reasons are more than one. First you need good wind direction, Second you need a safe place to land, with no obstacles, no risk to your health, Third you need the only two beaches in Bermuda where Coral are less!

Somerset Long Bay Beach - is the most famous for the Kite-Surfer, at the end of the West cost of the Island in the Sandy's Parish. Not easy to find, and this is another reason because I like this beach. For more details check the Map.

West Parish 

Somerset Long Bay

This beach is really quite, with a big place with green grass and trees, so if you want to relax after kiting, you can also take a sleep in this quite place. But not in Sunday where some People come to see the kite-surfers ...

Elbow Beach - This beach is not so far from Long bay, but is in the warwick Parish. I have never been there so I cannot give you more info about. I'm really sorry.

Last one, Official School

Hey man, Kite-surfing is not for quite people I think. Also it's a really dangerous sport if you don't know everything in the right way. So, in first, you need an official instructor and an official instrumentation to be sure that you will not injury anytime. First - keep safe!

The Official school is Kio and you can go on their web-site and search for a close Teacher to you country.

Here in Bermuda you have to call Simon, is the only official one here, and He's really cool.

Take care. 


Comments

  1. Gravatar kmb22 says:

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    Hello Raff<br /><br />Have been following your adventures in Bermuda and I can see you are definitely enjoying yourself. GREAT!!!! I am still waiting to hear from Bermuda Immigration as to when I can leave the UK. I have been told that it takes around 5 - 6 weeks to have your papers processed by Immigration once they are lodged in. The funny thing is that it took me 4 days to get an offer of a job from the time I started looking for a job and it took me here in the Uk about 2 months to get all the paperwork together .... Anyway, I am more or less ready to "up and go" once I hear from them. I am excited but at the same time I am a bit nervous - deep inside I am looking forward.<br /><br />Until then I will keep reading all your adventures and maybe get a few tips of what might happen to e when I get there.<br /><br />Take care and enjoy!!!!!<br /><br />Kath<br />KMB22
  2. Gravatar raffaeu says:

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    Yep usually you spend more time to prepare everything than Immigration Department to give you the work permit. I have waited only two weeks, very fast! Or maybe, very lucky.<br />Don't worry about everything, you will get here a lot of friend, and also a lot of funny.<br />Se you here!!
  3. Gravatar kitegirl says:

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    Hi all!

    we are coming for a week in Feb to kite surf and look for employment opportunities! any great inexpensive places you can recommend to stay ? close to elbow beach?

    thanks! please email me directly
  4. Gravatar Raffaeu says:

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    Inexpensive place in Bermuda?!?!
    Forgot it. :-D
  5. Gravatar andrea says:

    Re : # re: First Kite-Surf lesson.

    do you know the name or number of any places to take lessons in bermuda?
  6. Gravatar raffaeu says:

    Re : # re: First Kite-Surf lesson.

    Sure send me an email trough my web site and I will give you the number of one of my best friend. He is a teacher.
    Are you in Bermuda now?
  7. Re : # kitesurfing kites

    Of course, what a great site and informative posts, I will bookmark.
  8. Gravatar Lynne says:

    Re : # re: First Kite-Surf lesson.

    Hi Raff,

    Interestingly, I live in Bermuda, and I am looking to learn how to kite surf! It looks fun but I can imagine it is dangerous as well, which you have mentioned in your post! Is it difficult though to master? I just want to get on the water-can't wait! Do you still kite?

  9. Gravatar raffaeu says:

    Re : # re: First Kite-Surf lesson.

    Hi Lynne sorry for the late answer but I was very busy. I sent you a PVT.
  10. Gravatar loco says:

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    the link web-site ( kio school ) is not working, do you have some information about some school for kite surf in Bermuda island ? and Some place for sleep 4 night 2 persons ? thanks
  11. Gravatar raffaeu says:

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    @loco The web site is working great, I don't know why you can't open the link. About a place where to stay, you should go on www.bermudayp.com and look for an accomodation.
  12. Re : # re: First Kite-Surf lesson.

    I've been surfing for a few years now and always wanted to try to learn Kit Surfing but thought it was too hard..
    Bermuda isnt really an option for me seeing as I live in Australia but after reading your article maybe its worth having a try..
    Cheers
    Dave
  13. Gravatar raffaeu says:

    Re : # re: First Kite-Surf lesson.

    xDave Hi Dave Bermuda is not so bad but I would stay in Australia as it is for sure better and bigger than here ...
    About kiting I did the same, I left this sport and I started learning Windsurf, easier and less dangerous, but of course, less funny!
    If you plan to come here for a vacation let me know! We have space ... ;-)
  14. Re : # re: First Kite-Surf lesson.

    Thank you for the information and other details about the place and also the photos. The water is so cool and it is great.
  15. Gravatar jarka says:

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    hey,

    I would like to ask about how it is to kitesurf on Bermuda?
    Im going to live there for a year probbably and dont know what to take with me.
    I live in UK so for me 7m kite is enough. Do you think the 7m kite is for me use full in Bermuda? Im 60kg weight.
    Thank you
  16. Gravatar raffaeu says:

    Re : # re: First Kite-Surf lesson.

    Hi jarka, just a short advise here the wind blows between 10 to 50 knots ... You may probably bring a 10/12 for the Summer and a 7/9 for the winter. With a 7 you will kite only few months a year when it's very windy.
    cheers, raf
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