CABARETE: A WING SURF FOIL PARADISE

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F-One Tech Rep Gael Espeche decided to take a break from the Florida’s beaches and came to visit us in Cabarete. During his stay we had some really good wind and our guest Gael of course took any opportunity he could to go for a wing surf session. Watch his video and read his article right below! When summer hits, Cabarete becomes the best playground in the Caribbean for any wind addict! The little town of Cabarete in Dominican Republic is already a world class destination for kitesurfing and windsurfing. It was just a matter of time to put the wing to the test at this great location. The thermal winds build up nicely in the beginning of the afternoon and can boost up to 25-30 knots with a nice swell and 4 to 6 ft waves on a daily …

New Winds Blow Within LB

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When the conditions change; you must adjust your equipment and even your technique to be able to manage! Part of being a skilled sailor is navigating rough seas and that is exactly what we as a global community have encountered with COVID 19 sweeping the world. The current state of the world, writing this April 9th 2020, is quite interesting. We have seen countries go from operating normally to complete shutdown within a matter of weeks. The general feeling and vibe is quite gloomy because “regular freedom” of citizens have been restricted and for business owners/employees involved in social or tourism niches – a direct impact has occurred requiring most businesses to come to a complete halt.  The passionate LB community around the world has been wondering what is the current state Cabarete and the entire Dominican republic is in.. …

F-ONE WINS BEST KITEBOARDING BRAND 2019

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  You may be asking yourself what is the best kiteboarding brand equipment for you, as a beginner or intermediate kite surfer. Luckily in the sport of kiteboarding, the beginners and the pros pretty much use the same equipment, maybe the board’s weight will vary but that’s all. In our case, we have been using F- One since day 1. They have provided us wonderful service and equipment, and we have been happy since then.   Recently, F- One won the award of the best kiteboarding brand of 2019 and we are more than happy to represent them exclusively in the Dominican Republic. Click here to read the article Here in Cabarete our students and customers who rent with us have always been pleased with the performance of F- One Kites and Charles Osterlund and Jeury loves taking them for …

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Best Time to Learn Kite Foil in Cabarete

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You’ve probably seen the trend of Hydrofoiling across social media and always wondered what it would it feel like, foiling on top of the water with a kiteboard. To make it loud and clear ‘’IT’S A RAD FEELING’’ Let’s see when is the best time to learn how to Kite Foil in Cabarete.When learning Kite Foil you would like to have a consistent wind condition, since it is a completely different feel and skill than kiteboarding. You will need a bit of extra wind to have a better flotation with the foil board. Once you start learning how to kite foil we always suggest you learn with someone who already knows all the safety measures. This being said, you will have to be precocious and use a helmet and an impact vest to avoid or reduce the damage your body …

Liquid Blue Cabarete Youtube Channel

Liquid Blue Cabarete Youtube Channel

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Maybe you have wondered what would it be like to visit Cabarete and enjoy a nice vacation, perhaps you have some curiosity about doing any type of water sport around the north shore’s coastline but don’t know what exactly to expect.Here is your chance to find out. We are teaming up with the Biz-Dev Media Team to create our own YouTube channel providing valuable content of all the activities that can be done in Cabarete, including some cool kiteboarding edits, product reviews videos and documented adventures that will be released in the future.In Cabarete, you will be able to have the time of a lifetime, no matter what you do if it’s kiteboarding, surfing, foiling, scuba diving or just having a family vacation. Cabarete counts with unlimited activities for every type of public. What will you find on our YouTube Channel? …

Ultimate Surf Guide Dominican Republic

The Ultimate Surfing Guide for The North Coast of Dominican Republic.

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Surfing on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic can be an amazing experience as long you are at the right place at the right time. The North Coast has one of the most consistent surf beaches out of the entire country. Playa Encuentro. Playa Encuentro is the Surfing Mecca of the North Coast, where the majority of the surf schools are located but also the best waves. This is the Ultimate Surf Guide for the North Coast for the North Coast ENJOY!! If you need a special team to document your Dominican Republic Surf Adventures we highly recommend the Biz-Dev Media Team. With a capacity to make a mini documentary and capture the best moments of your trip! How to get a surfboard – In the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata / Cabarete, there are many …

Best Surf Shops in Cabarete

Best Surf Shops in Cabarete

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Embarking on to a new adventure, your instincts told you that there must be something special about the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, and you had to find out. You end up in one of the coasts with more water sports action. Cabarete, known as the Meca of Kiteboarding & the area with more consistent waves in the country. This being said, in Cabarete you can practice all kinds of water sports, from surfing, kiteboarding, windsurfing, Stand up paddle boarding, hydrofoil, you name anything in the water you can probably do it in Cabarete. Little did you know, there are a few things you must have to fully enjoy what we call,”The Cabarete Lifestyle”. Starting of  with the essentials such as  board shorts or bikinis (no wet suits needed), a lycra, (or lots of sunscreens) polarized sunglasses and sandals. …

Buying Groceries in Cabarete

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When it comes to grocery and basic home shopping in Cabarete, you may ask yourself where in town you might have luck in finding some of the products you’re used to back home. And although a small town, there is plenty Cabarete has to offer besides its famous beaches, water sports, and attractions. In this article we will make sure that buying groceries in Cabarete is an easy-going, hassle-free experience for you. Luckily, there are several options throughout town (and Sosua) where you can go to come grocery time. From the typical supermarket to the Dominican-style corner shops (Colmados), the following is a list of Cabarete’s best places for grocery shopping: JANET’S SUPERMARKET Born in the heart of Cabarete, Janet’s is the first answer you’d most likely get if you were to ask around for the town’s main supermarket. Located …

Traveling to Cabarete: POP Airport

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So, you’re finally coming to Cabarete. After a long (or maybe not so long) and hopefully uneventful flight, you can feel your toes in the sand, the breeze in your hair and hear the crash of the Atlantic waves. Well, almost, because you still have to get here from wherever you landed! Thankfully, getting from POP to  Cabarete could definitely be one of the easier parts of your journey. Depending on which of the DR’s airports you’re coming from, there are a variety of ways. Let’s explore some of your options when flying into Puerto Plata. Tip: Make sure you have some cash on hand, both US Dollars and Dominican Pesos (DOP) before you exit the airport.  Puerto Plata International Airport (POP) → Cabarete Gregorio Luperon International is the fourth busiest airport on the island. Capable of handling planes of …

Why Cabarete is the perfect place to learn to surf

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Why Cabarete is the perfect place to learn how to surf   Perfect is a big word for everyone, though it fits just right to describe that Cabarete is the perfect place to learn how to surf.    Close your eyes and start describing a surfers paradise, after doing so, search for Cabarete in the Dominican Republic and tell me what’s the difference.  Cabarete the famous beach groovy town in the North Shore of the Dominican Republic, famed for its people, its unique vibe and of course the perfect place to learn how to surf, Playa Encuentro.   Playa Encuentro is completely different from any other surfing beach you might know, it is the perfect place to have a sunrise surf session, a good laugh and in general, a good time. Encuentro is surrounded by almond trees that will give …