Wind Riders Sail Dominican Republic Beaches

Wind Riders Sail Dominican Republic Beaches
By Ken Wilssens

Riding the easterly trade winds, kiteboarders rip, kiteloop and handlepass their boards in a dizzying display of acrobatics in the bright blue sky of tropical paradise. The Dominican Republic beaches of Cabarete are a perfect witchs brew of reef to the north, beach to the south, and low-lying hills above, creating a whip of easterlies that send the wind-harnessed plumes aloft.

White sand and sunny vistas, the small Dominican Republic beach town of Cabarete, once known as a vacation retreat for Dominicans from Moca and Santiago, has refashioned itself as a Mecca of kiteboarding. The winds and waves of Cabarete Bay have drawn visitors to the northern coast of the Dominican Republic for its high flying thrills and relaxed beach life since the 80s. 40 km east of Puerto Plata, Cabarete is now host to many international kiteboarding competitions, and spectators can sip on their mojitos while watching the Professional Kiteboard Riders Association World Cup (PKRA) take place this June 21 -26.

While professionals make their home in Cabarete for year-round training, novices take advantage of the calm late morning wave riding before the afternoon thermal conditions stir mid-afternoon, and conditions reach their peak at 4 pm. In the early evening, the wind fades and the young and vibrant make their way to the many beach bars, restaurants and discos to enjoy a mlange of meringue, cuba libres, Creole chicken and techno.

Mountain biking, horseback riding, canyoning, cave exploring and scuba diving make for an inviting eco-tourist destination. But it is the wind and the surf that lures tourists to Cabarete. Dominican Republic beaches are famous for their white sand and crystalline waters. But to find the balmy waters of Cabaretes Kite Beach and the quieter Bozo Beach, a visitor need only follow the many colored kites guided by the winds wake.

For lots of helpful information on cheap airline tickets to the Dominican Republic and other Dominican Republic travel related topics, visit The Dominican Republic Travel Guide at http://www.dominican-republic-travel-guide.com

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