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Introductory Semi-Private Kitesurf Lesson
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Introductory Semi-Private Kitesurf Lesson

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Duration: 2h
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      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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        • Kitesurf Cayman
          141
          West Bay, Cayman Islands
          Joined in December 2011
        • S3154PZscottb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Unforgettable KiteSurfing Experience!
          We had an incredible time kitesurfing in the Cayman Islands thanks to this amazing team! Will (Wilder) and Miguel are exceptional instructors—so knowledgeable, patient, and fun. They made learning easy and enjoyable for all skill levels. Even the shuttle ride with the owner, John, and his kids was a highlight of the trip—it felt like being part of a family adventure. We loved our experience so much that we immediately booked a second day. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your skills, this is the place to go. Highly recommend—five stars all the way!
          Written 20 December 2024
        • josephcT4863LZ
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience!
          Overall excellent experience with good wind during visit. Would highly recommend watching some basic youtube videos if you are total beginner. Great shallow sandy area to learn, excellent equipment with helmets that have microphones so instructors can talk to you even 300 meters away. It wa me and my 2 sons that are 11 and 13 who have done some kiting before. Of note below this age it is likely difficult to have adequate kite control with proper body weight to kite independently etc. I had lessons specifically with Doug who was fantastic with patience for all skill levels and good explanation. Natasha who set up lessons and often gives transportation to the national park /lessons was very personable and responsive in regards to setting up times of lessons with availability. They truly have everything you need equipment wise for almost all shapes and sizes. They will also work with you to mix match if have certain stuff you bring. Read a little before you go about ideal wind and time of year. Can’t expect to show up in july with perfect wind. Jhon who was owner has good understanding and wisdom of whole island and very professional. I will definitely be back to this spot!
          Written 6 January 2024
        • greggz2015
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Kitesurf Cayman
          Everything about Kitesurf Cayman is perfect. The location - secluded Barkers beach is beautiful and windy - steady 20-25 knots the entire week I took lessons. The water is warm and so blue. You see the reef out in the distance and then a deeper blue beyond. It is a cool spot of paradise. Pedro is an outstanding instructor! He is experienced, patient, encouraging and conscientious. Natasha, who runs operations, was very helpful. Doug, an instructor, provided tips and shared his passion for this great sport. I keep thinking about it and can’t wait to go back.
          Written 15 December 2023
        • ajern
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Cayman in 6 days!
          Relaxation...... Stayed near Rum Point at Iggy Blue. Wonderful house. Beaches we're beautiful and inviting. Be prepared for whatever reason their dollar is stronger than ours. Definitely not an accurate reflection of their economy or ours. Private fishing was super. Captain Herman was just as advertised. Snorkeling was great. Sharkeez had the best burger I had. Conch is delicious. Over the edge is great.
          Written 11 June 2023
        • S1071SOmichaelm
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Beat my expectations
          I’m new to kiteboarding so I was bit uneasy regarding the narrowish beach and the remoteness of Barkers—based on my online information grab. So I didn’t bring my gear as I was uncertain that conditions would be good, etc. I contacted Kiteboard Cayman when I arrived and I ended up doing two days of 2- hour lessons. The water was shallow and flat. The instruction setup (radio helmets) was great. I was able to stay upwind consistently for the first time. I had a rental car malfunction on one of my days and they came to my hotel and picked me up. Awesome and greatly appreciated service. The only negative—for less experienced kiter—is that there were only one or two other kiters at Barkers which would make it tough to land launch on your own without the school’s help. I was there end of April and maybe it’s busier at other times. The site is a bit remote and you will only be there when you think you have gone too far. And if you use GPS you won’t get there. My only suggestion would be to add a board with a Go-Jo attached so beginners like me don’t waste valuable (and expensive) lesson time trying to retrieve the board. The staff was great and all the instructors were competent. My instructor—Miguel—was patient, instructive and an awesome kiter. Overall, 1st rate experience! Mike
          Written 31 May 2023
        • BeaverCover
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Do it!!
          We visited Grand Cayman primarily to dive, but we wanted to try at least one other activity. We decided to try kitesurfing on Day 1 so we could ‘play it by ear’ the rest of the week. Ours was a father-son trip- me late 50s, him late 20s. We had NO prior experience, but are reasonably fit and active. We booked simultaneous 2-hour private lessons. Jhon was great with booking and communication. We modified our start time to get the best wind conditions and planned around our dive itinerary. Will and Pedro were great instructors- enthusiastic and encouraging. The location is amazing! A national park beach. When we arrived we were the ONLY people visible for mikes in either direction. This is NOT a cruise ship excursion factory swarming with grumpy people in a hurry. This was an awesome, remote 1-on-1 experience. We arrived by rental car. DO NOT trust your GPS. DO get your directions from Jhon! By the end of Day 1 we were both getting up on the board and able to traverse downwind in both directions. We were so pumped we booked a second day with the same instructors. If you enjoy outdoor sports, if you are comfortable in the water, if you’re reasonably fit, and you want to have a TON of fun, go Kitesurfing with Kitesurf Cayman!!
          Written 13 December 2022
        • Eric R
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Among the best places to learn and practice!
          Onshore wind, standing conditions for several meters offshore, outstanding instructors, leads to an exceptional environment for both beginners and advanced kiters. Although I have been kiting for 8 years, I learned several new tips from Jhon (the owner) and Will. The personal attention was amazing and I would highly recommend Kitesurf Cayman. I look forward to the opening of Vida in the spring of 2023. Should be an excellent opportunity for exceptional lodging, kiting, as well as additional Cayman experiences.
          Written 29 November 2022
        • 962jeancharlesr
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          One of my best experience in renting equipment
          Way overdue! I was there in March and I loved everything about this school/rental facility! The spot is fantastic, the owner of the business is very personable, low key and gives great advice. The equipment was excellent, and while I was there I saw 2 students get up and go in two lessons! Pretty impressive if you ask me! One was a young woman and the other one was a middle age man. The instructors are great and pay attention to what is going on around! In fact at one point I got separated from my board and as i was trying to reach it, one of the instructor brought it back to me before I got there. Prices are very good and the locals are very friendly. When and if I come back, I will definitely spend a lot of time there! Also the owner gave the advice to bring my kite and harness next time, this way I only have to rent the board!
          Written 19 September 2022
        • pmcnelly
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          One of the Best Kitesurfing Schools and Kitesurfing Beaches
          My son, husband, and I took private kitesurfing lessons from Kitesurf Cayman on the 2nd week of March 2020. It was a fantastic experience. Jhon (the owner) was very responsive, and coordinated and arranged our lessons before we arrived at Cayman. He is also an excellent instructor. Both Will and Jhon taught my husband who was a very good windsurfer for over 30 years. Now he has become a kiteboarder and was very happy to get IKO certification at the end of our trip. My son took lesson from Aryen and also got IKO certified after two classes. He had taken a couple of classes in Maui last year and he excelled fast this time and kitesurf beautifully. I took lessons from Aryen and Pedro and enjoyed to work with them very much. All of the instructors: Aryen, Will, Pedro, and John (also the owner) are excellent. They are very competent, kind, encouraging, patient, friendly, and passionate about their teaching. When we made progress, they cheered for us as they were taking the lessons. I can't say enough good thing about the whole team. The beach is one of the best kitesurfing beaches: clear, warm, and shallow water with the wind blowed everyday when we were there. We will come back again and bring new kitesurfing students next year :-) Thank you, Jhon, Aryen, Will, and Pedro. We hope to see you again next year.
          Written 21 March 2020
        • Earthdawg
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome Operation
          Took my teenage daughter for her first lesson and a private lesson for myself. Pedro was very attentive helpful. Jhon was very responsive and helped me schedule a second lesson. I progressed quite a bit compared to other lessons and became an upwind rider! My daughter got to try her first water starts after a single lesson, with is MUCH faster than other places I have been. Location was FANTASTIC for learning. On shore winds and waist deep water. Can’t wait to return!
          Written 13 March 2020
        • MannyOrtez
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome private kiteboarding lessons
          My kids (20 and 22) both took introductory lessons, and my son came back twice more. By the end of it, he was able to ride independently and is a new convert to the sport. Jhon and his team were helpful, flexible, and just plain nice people. This is the perfect place to learn to kite board!
          Written 12 January 2020
        • andylassiter
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great opportunity for kite hydrofoil riders
          Great experience working with Jhon on an advanced hydrofoil lesson. This setup can not be beat for learning to kite or progression on advanced maneuvers. Professional staff, great equipment, support boat, you get what you pay for. After one hour of working with Jhon I was able to complete foil tacks- a maneuver that had eluded me all season. The ground school, combined with on water support the the radio helmet made all of the difference. Great value for the hydrofoil rider looking to progress. Thanks again Jhon and team!
          Written 22 November 2019
        • ginnycharnock
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Kiteboard Private Lessons
          My experience couldn’t have been better. Will is a fantastic teacher. He is very upbeat and encouraging. Jhon was ever present with a watchful eye. The helmets with radios were incredibly useful. I always felt safe. Thank you Kitesurf Cayman! I’ll be back!!!
          Written 19 May 2019
        • Josh G
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          I'm a kiteboarder!
          What a great operation! I can now kiteboard! Have been waiting for years to say that and am super pumped that I can now go on vacation and rent gear instead of taking lessons. Wil is awesome as well as the other coaches. The water was perfect to learn in and I never felt unsafe. They put in the time and care to make sure I was comfortable. What a great few days on the water. Thanks for your last minute accommodation, John.
          Written 27 April 2019
        • bryanr348
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great lesson!
          This was my first attempt at kitesurfing and Luis did a great job! He walked through everything step by step and did explained things really well. Can’t wait to go back again!
          Written 7 April 2019
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        puj
        Chicago, Illinois2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2022
        This was my first experience Kiteboarding and at the age of 61, I did not know what to expect. I had 5 days of lessons. Jhon & Miguel made it a fantastic experience. Miguel showed great patience and helped me to achieve my goal of kiteboarding. I highly recommend Kitesurf Cayman to anyone interested in kiteboarding. On top of it all their service was amazing picking me. up and dropping me off each day at my hotel. I look forward to my next trip back!
        Written 29 November 2022
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        carol m
        Toronto, Canada2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2022 • Family
        It was an amazing overall experience. Jhon the owner was great with communication during the booking process. I was very impressed as to how honest he was about having the perfect conditions for learning. He is not about just making money off tourists but getting the best out of the experience.
        The extent of the safety precautions was great. Will the instructor was great!
        I very highly recommend this company!
        Written 20 May 2022
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        Hi Carol, We are glad that we manage to coordinate the best conditions for the kids to run the lesson, they where super happy about there results during the lesson and that's exactly what we aim for! Giving the best experience to our customers We are looking forward to have you guys back on your next vacation Regards Jhon
        Written 25 May 2022
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        Jim D
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2023 • Solo
        I came into Grand Cayman on a cruise. They picked me up right outside the port and we drove out to their kite spot in the national seashore protected area. It’s the only unpaved road on the island. Had a great session learning to wing. Was planning on foiling afterward, but was pretty toasted from the wing work. Short mast best for low tide, but long ok during high tide. They got me back to the port with plenty of time to spare.
        Written 14 December 2023
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        Acrendo
        12 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2022 • Family
        Jhon, the owner, was very accommodating. He got back to us right away and my teenaged sine and my husband were in the water that same day. They both lived it. My some followed up with 2 additional lessons and is now ready to rent equipment and practice on his own. He had lessons with Jhon and Willie and they were both amazing!!we recommend them to anyone looking to learn!!
        Written 22 April 2022
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        We are glad that Nate and Todd had a great time kiting with us and that Mate is now ready to rent! We will be looking forward to have you guys back soon
        Written 23 April 2022
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        Pavel K
        New York City, NY2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2019 • Family
        I’ve taken lessons in Cabarete and Aruba, and this is the best school I’ve ever been to. Still waves, waist deep water and Radios!! You learn so much faster.
        Made more progress in three days here than I did in eight lessons across other locations. The pickup service from your hotel is also convenient. Very professional staff who are good at teaching; not just at riding.
        Highly recommend!
        Written 23 May 2019
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        Kate S
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2019 • Couples
        You are welcome to keep reading, but the summary of this review will tell you to write Kitesurfing Cayman now and do it! As someone that only booked due to reviews I felt it was important to leave mine...

        I am absolutely the person that thought they would be blown out to sea or dragged 20 ft. in the air. I had nightmares the night before...was a I wrong. My husband an I signed up for a semi-private lesson the night before. Jhon was extremely responsive via their website inquiry form. We booked for the next day, requested pick-up and they kindly confirmed extremely quickly. As my husband and I have 30+ lbs weight difference they did recommend two private lessons...we stuck with the semi-private, but in the future I would likely try private.

        Chris picked us up from the Westin, right on time. He is a Cayman island expert...and was a joy to chat with. Barkers Beach is a hidden beauty. There were 5-6 kitesurfers in the water when we arrived and the view was incredible. We arrived and were greeted with gear setup. They will give you water shoes and goggles (sunglasses are a no go, you'll see why). Additionally life vests, helmets and harness for the kite.

        What a start-to-finish incredible experience working with Edwin. Not a single thing was intimidating. The lesson is very hands-on, you will help inflate your own kite and you are taught about all safety measures regarding kitesurfing. Edwin taught us how to properly setup our kites as well as how to safely use of all the gear. Edwin kept us on task but also made sure that the lesson was progressing at a pace that worked for us. We were in the water within 10 minute of the lesson beginning. You will first learn about the kite and how to maneuver it properly. You will quickly realize you are in complete control of the kite if you know how to operate it properly. It does not take strength, just proper technique. By the end we were both able to stand up on the board (albeit for short stints...but it felt incredible)!!!! This crazy sport I've observed others doing, that I never thought I could do, and I did it. Edwin made us both feel safe using the kite and was always right next to us in the water. He was accommodating to both of our strengths and weaknesses, modifying to each of our needs.

        I could go on and on. This was my 9th time in Cayman and my first time kitesurfing. If anything, I am sad I didn't find them sooner. Full disclosure you will likely swallow a decent amount of Cayman seawater. Come with a smile and a sense of adventure, you won't regret it. We will 100% be back for more.
        Written 2 February 2019
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        The D Fam
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2018 • Family
        My son (9) and I (40) did our first lesson today. We had an amazing day, learned a lot and got to surf! Cannot ask for anything more than that. We may even head out again Friday .... thank you guys, good times!
        Written 20 November 2018
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        Trip662282
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2024 • Family
        I had a great 2 hour lesson with these guys. Pedro was fantastic in the water and Natasha was super responsive via email to get scheduled. Most fun I had on Grand Cayman.
        Written 30 January 2024
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        Chris V
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2024 • Family
        The kite surfing team was absolutely fantastic. My boys were up and kiting on their own in less than six hours of lessons. Instructors were super helpful and clearly enjoyed their jobs. I rented for five days and the equipment was in very good shape and everyone was very helpful Rigging and launching. We will definitely come back again.
        Written 28 January 2024
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        NickyE
        New York City, NY7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2023 • Family
        Great activity during the week we spent in Grand Cayman! My husband (55) and two daughters (19 and 20) enjoyed two lessons over two days. Natasha, the administrator could not have been more accommodating. The spot where they conduct the lessons is gorgeous! Water is shallow and allows you to really spread out and traverse across the bay. This company really knows their stuff! You can rent all the gear and the instructors are truly the best. Doug, Miguel and Pedro are so skilled and patient. You really need two to three lessons to understand the mechanics of this fun extreme sport. I really thought my daughter (20) was going to get frustrated and she absolutely loved it. Private lessons maximize the individual attention and focus you need. Company was also willing to book Christmas Day--surprising but unfortunately there was not a lot of wind and that element is essential when learning. The team are so knowledgeable and proactive, they will let you know if conditions are not optimal (even if the sun is shining)-- TRUST ME! Imagine your disappointment flying a regular kite with no breeze. Natasha provided the transport to and from their exclusive location. This activity is NOT to be missed but plan in advance because they book up quick! Great new skill for 2024. We will definitely be back!
        Written 2 January 2024
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