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Isla De Coche
Isla de Coche is a small island a stone’s throw into the blue Caribbean from Margarita. Once popular for underwater treasures, it’s more recent addictive lure of reliable hair-dryer trade winds, warm, enchanting flatter than flat water and the laid back Latino atmosphere, does wonders for those winter blues.
Coche Speed Paradise is the only hotel on this 4km long, white, sun-bleached beach. Chalets dotted around lush grounds, with tennis courts and pool, are fully kited out with fridges and air-con. All just a short stroll from the waters edge.
Kiting
Kiting in Coche Rocks! The lighter morning winds, perfect for 12 or 14s, seduce you towards busting your next new move. Changing down a size or two in the afternoon really lets you get to grips with smaller kites in such safe surroundings, boosting to your hearts content. What’s more board shorts and bikinis are de rigueur, the choice is yours!
Centre
Christian Valentine, the pioneer of kiting on these pearl islands, runs Coche Kite Sports. Fully stocked with Cabrinha and Slingshot hardware should you need, and ample space for storage. A super chilled spot to relax and enjoy the action, have a snack, or partake in some retail therapy. There’s even an air compressor lest you find it too hot to pump (a fine excuse). Their rescue boat service runs between 10 and 5.
The Coaching
Aimed at 2 types of kiters.
Firstly those who can waterstart, water re-launch, and are moving but have yet to conquer the joys of flying upwind. The metamorphosis into an able, confident show off is about to begin.
Secondly anybody who can happily kite upwind, whether jumping, looping or not, but would like a boot in the derriere, to understand how it all works and how they can start impressing themselves. Many dazzling moves can be built on a strong foundation.
Two weeks of intensive, constant coaching from Christian and Karine, Cabrinha UK’s coaching team, in these ideal conditions should yield a noticeable daily improvement and make your kiting dreams a reality. Covering everything from understanding your kit to achieving the most insane moves you could possibly imagine yourself doing. It could be an end to the walk of shame, a back loop or a handle pass. Customizing every detail to your individual needs, in an understandable step-by-step way. The focus is on encouraging you to move forward at a realistic pace. The video will be whirring to capture your greatness and the evening de-briefs could well prove entertaining.
You will receive 5 hours coaching on 11 days. Starting with an assessment the first morning. Following this, a mixture of simulation, on and off the water coaching, video analysis and good old-fashioned encouragement. All in digestible chunks.
So, whether you are fighting to find the perfect stance, dreaming of flying for the first time, aspiring to any number of aerial antics or cheeky transitions, this fun group environment may be just what the doctor ordered.
Out and About
When your muscles wave the little white flag, or you fancy a change of scenery, we can opt for a spot of trekking in the rain forest of Margarita, tour the rugged landscape and remote coastline of Coche, go kiting in Cubagua, swirl to salsa, or catch up with home via the internet. We will venture out to sample the local “cochero” way of life, divine cheap food care of Saphira and fine looking dance instructors.
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