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THE 2019 KITEWORLD TRAVEL GUIDE MEDIA PACK AND ADVERTISING INFORMATION

The original kitesurfing magazine since 2002, Kiteworld continues to be the sport’s leading and most trusted international magazine, standing out with a unique mix of insightful reporting, the best

travel writing, technical column guidance and inspirational photography. We also invest more time and resource when it comes to critical

gear reviews. Producing by far the most respected reports by readers, Kiteworld is revered within the industry and the only magazine credible enough to offer actual scores for products across several categories.

Depending on the time of year, we distribute up to 16,000 copies per issue to over 60 countries through a network of traditional international newsstands, subscribers and we also ensure that kitesurfing shops and

schools around the world receive copies for their students. In the hectic world of background noise and digital distraction,

Kiteworld’s constant quality and originality delivers a deeper reading experience and more effective advert engagement and message delivery. Each copy is held on to for longer and often passed on between two to three kiteboarders, giving a readership of between 30 – 45,000, six times per year.

Spanning much more than the benchmark print journal, Kiteworld’s digital edition, annual Travel Guide (now in its 13th year) and expansive website all offer fantastic positions for your business.

In association with Kiteworld, we also produce the original

kitesurfing show, The Kite Show, a sharp TV-style format and for 2019 we’re continuing to expand our equipment video reviews.

We are right at the forefront of kitesurfing media, something widely recognised by the industry as a whole, with our editorial team also regularly fronting livestreams for the Red Bull King of the Air and co-ordinating media efforts for the World Tours.

Whichever Kiteworld product you choose to align with, you’ll be sure to be featured alongside the best of our sport as we continue to deliver the most original content to our community, with the continuous high standards and front line style that the magazine has always been famous for.

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TRAVEL GUIDEKitesurfers love to travel. The sport lends itself perfectly to worldwide adventure with many kiters taking between two and four dedicated kitesurfing holidays per year. These are exactly the kitesurfers your business needs to reach out to, and the Travel Guide is the perfect way for you to do it.

Coming up to the thirteenth annual edition in March, Kiteworld’s Travel Guide has become the benchmark independent source for travel-hungry kitesurfers. The Kiteworld Travel Guide is the original travel guide and each year features 140+ pages of deep reviews of over 40 incredible destinations. THE 2019 TRAVEL GUIDE IS: • The most trusted source for kitesurfing travel information, now in its thirteenth edition, published since 2007• The most widely read kitesurfing guide, online and offline• Published as a perfect-bound magazine, bundled with the March issue• Distributed on the newsstands worldwide and to our thousands of subscribers• Delivered through Digital Magazine format to thousands of readers on Zinio and through our apps• Fully interactive through kiteworldmag.com, and promoted through social media

The 2019 guide will also be delivered for free to all new magazine subscribers throughout 2019 in print and digital, and will also be widely available for individual purchase as well as via events, shops and schools.

TRAVEL GUIDEArtwork deadline: 25 January 2019On sale: March 2019

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FEATURING:

BONAIRETHE CAYMAN ISLANDS ST. LUCIA PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS

THE CARIBBEAN

St. LuciaPhoto: Mystic

Achill Island, Ireland Photo: Irish Tourist Board

El Naaba, Egypt Photo: Tommy Friedl

Turks and CaicosPhoto: Andre Magarao / CrazyFly

The Cayman Islands Photo: Cayman Islands Department of Tourism

Bonaire Photo: Kiteboarding Bonaire

ON THE WATERLocated in the north of Sardinia island, Porto Pollo is an awesome spot for any standard of kiter with its picturesque turquoise water, two large bays and seven kilometres of open sandy beach. The western bay is the designated kite spot with plenty of open space and a large beach that remains unaffected by tides. You’ll find shallow water that’s ideal for anyone from beginners upwards and a wave spot close by, too. Porto Pollo works in any direction of wind and is serviced by a few infamous and reliable wind systems. The Tramontana, Mistral, Poniente and Scirocco take effect at different times of the year and are funnelled through the Sardinian mountains so are often even stronger by the time they reach Porto Pollo.

The riding here is excellent for all the family and lovely and warm, too. If you’re in the learning phase, the MB Pro Centre is right on the spot and well set up to get you out on the water.

WIND, WEATHER AND WATERThe wind here can range from 14 to 30 knots but you can usually add on a few extra knots to what’s forecast due to the venturi effect as the wind accelerates through and

over the hills and mountains. The wind’s most reliable in summer when it blows cross or cross-onshore from the left with flat water on the western side of the bay and small waves in the opposite direction that are perfect for those new to wave riding. In spring and autumn the wind blows from the right, creating flat water on the right hand side of the bay instead, which is sheltered, and the waves can then be found on the lefthand side of the bay and they’re generally bigger at that time of year, too.

You’ll usually be on eight to ten metre kites in Porto Pollo and in the low season air temperatures range between 18°C / 64°F and 23°C / 73°F degrees. Between June and August expect 25°C / 77°F to 30°C / 86°F. Water

PORTO POLLO SARDINIA

AIRPORT Olbia Airport (OLB) is approximately 45 minutes away and a short flight from much of Europe. Alghero Airport (AHO) is about two hours away.

SCHOOLSMB PRO CENTRE teach all levels from early April until the beginning of November. There’s a safety boat on hand and the latest RRD equipment is also available for proficient kiters to hire. There’s a shaded chill out area, cold drinks, free WiFi and the staff will give you a hand launching and landing if you need it. Weekly BBQ evenings with live music run in the summer and there’s also the Tiki Beach-Bar right next to the centre for after-session refreshments, too. Yoga sessions are also available, as is SUP and windsurf hire and lessons (they have a very well-stocked selection of kit to choose from) and MB Pro Centre also offer accommodation at Windsurf Village just behind the school. Languages spoken by instructors: English, Italian and German.www.procenter.itinfo@procenter.it+39 335 6379949

ACCOMMODATIONWINDSURF VILLAGEwww.windsurfvillage.itinfo@windsurfvillage.it+39 0789 704075

TRAVEL AGENTS PLANET KITESURF HOLIDAYS www.planetkitesurfholidays.com +44 (0) 1273 921 001

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GOOD FOR: Great kiting for all levels at a spot that works in all wind directions

temperatures average around 16°C / 61°F in the low season and reach up to 26°C / 79°F degrees in the high season. It cools down through September and October but you’ll manage without a wetsuit in the summer months and will need nothing thicker than a 3/2 suit in spring and autumn.

OFF THE WATERThere are a number of accommodation options. Windsurf Village are pueblo style apartments for between two and six people just 200 metres from the beach. The Il Borgo apartment complex, Il Dune Hotel and Restaurant and the campsite at Isola dei Gabbiani are also super close.

Porto Pollo is seven kilometres from Palau, the nearest town, where you’ll find supermarkets, as well as smaller, locally owned shops, pharmacies and a number of good restaurants serving quality local Italian cuisine (it would be rude not to after all!). There are a couple of bars and clubs and from the port you can take a ferry to Maddalena Island, the biggest of the seven islands that form the Archipelago della Maddalena National Park.

The area around Porto Pollo is perfect for families and, if it’s not windy, you can hire SUPs and kayaks, chill on the beach, rent bikes, explore Palau or climb Mount Altura, which is close to Porto Pollo. The area is stunning, so it’s worth exploring with a car but there are also plenty of taxis to get around if you don’t want to drive into town or to the port.

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Kiting hotspot! Easy to see why... Photo: MB Pro Center

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COVER: RENO ROMEU, COCOS KEELING ISLANDS PHOTO: TOBY BROMWICH / NORTH KITEBOARDING

CONTENTS: LO STAGNONE, SICILY PHOTO: PROKITE ALBY RONDINHA

014 – INTRO016 – USEFUL TRAVEL ACCESSORIES

020 – AFRICA022 – CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA026 – LANGEBAAN, SOUTH AFRICA 030 – MAURITIUS, INDIAN OCEAN 032 – PWANI MCHANGANI, ZANZIBAR 034 – PAJE, ZANZIBAR 036 – JAMBIANI, ZANZIBAR 038 – DAKHLA, MOROCCO 040 – ESSAOUIRA, MOROCCO 042 – EL GOUNA, EGYPT 044 – MARSA ALAM, EGYPT

046 – THE AMERICAS 048 – CAPE HATTERAS, USA 050 – THE CRYSTAL COAST, USA 054 – COCOA BEACH, USA 056 – POMPANO BEACH, USA 058 – PITTSBURG, USA 060 – LA VENTANA, BAJA, MEXICO 064 – EL CUYO, MEXICO066 – CUMBUCO, BRAZIL 068 – ICARAIZINHO, BRAZIL 070 – PREA, BRAZIL 072 – JERICOACOARA, BRAZIL 074 – BARRA GRANDE, BRAZIL 076 – LA GUAJIRA, COLOMBIA 078 – MANCORA AND PARACAS, PERU

080 – THE CARIBBEAN 082 – THE CAYMAN ISLANDS 086 – BONAIRE 088 – ST. LUCIA 092 – PROVIDENCIALE, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

096 – EUROPE 098 – ESPOSENDE, PORTUGAL 100 – VIANA DO CASTELO, PORTUGAL 102 - LISBON, PORTUGAL104 – TARIFA, SPAIN 108 – SANT PERE PESCADOR, SPAIN 112 – FLAG BEACH, FUERTEVENTURA 114 – SOTAVENTO, FUERTEVENTURA 116 – HANG LOOSE BEACH, CALABRIA, ITALY 118 – CROTONE, CALABRIA, ITALY 120 – LO STAGNONE, SICILY, ITALY 122 – PORTO POLLO, SARDINIA, ITALY 126 – PORTO BOTTE, SARDINIA, ITALY 128 – KEROS, LIMNOS ISLAND, GREECE 130 – ADA BOJANA, MONTENEGRO

132 – ASIA 134 – MANNAR, SRI LANKA 138 – KALPITIYA, SRI LANKA 142 – MUI NE, VIETNAM 144 – PRANBURI, THAILAND

146 – EXPERIENCES 148 – DOWNWINDERS 154 – CRUISING 158 – COMBINED ADVENTURE 160 – BIG AIR SPOTS – WITH WOO SPORTS162 - FIRST TIME KITE TRAVEL TIPS

CONTENTS 2018

KITEWORLDMAG.COM TO ADVERTISE CONTACT: STAN@KITEWORLDMAG.COM+44 (0) 1273 808 601DAN@KITEWORLDMAG.COM+44 (0) 1273 808 601

TRAVEL AGENCIES KITEWORLDWIDE www.kiteworldwide.com+44 (0) 20 36 085 777 +49 (0) 40 20 93 45 090

PLANET KITESURF HOLIDAYS www.planetkitesurfholidays.com +44 (0) 1273 921 001

ION CLUBwww.ion-club.net+49 (0) 881 909 6010

SURFIN SEM FIM www.surfinsemfim.com.br +55 21 98237 3411 / +55 11 5561 1016

FREERIDE KITESURF www.freeridekitesurf.com +34 660 484 782

KITESURF EXPEDITIONS www.kitesurfexpeditions.com +55 85 9960 46079

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LEGEND FOR CHOICE RATING:WAVES – 1FLAT WATER – 2BEGINNER – 3WARM WATER - 4STRONG WIND - 5CHOICE RATING 1 = NONE EXISTENT 5 = WORLD CLASS

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STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR ADVERTISING OPTIONAll packages are based around either double page, full page or half page adverts and include the following:

• Double page / full page / half page advert in the 2019 Travel Guide (released with Kiteworld magazine #98 in March)• Editorial destination report on your location, including images.• Your company details and description in the text • Your business details and location will also be listed for 1 year (6 issues) in Kiteworld Magazine’s recommended school / accommodation listings section • Your business details, description and images will be included for 1 year in a destination feature on the Kiteworld website.

Contact caroline@kiteworldmag.com for pricing and packages.

STEP 2: SEND US YOUR ARTWORK AND LISTING DETAILS

• The artwork sizing and specifications can be found on the last page of this pdf • For your directory listings that will feature in the magazine for one year, we will need you to confirm in writing your: Business name Address Email Phone number (with international dialling code) Website url

STEP 3: COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE WITH AS MUCH DETAIL ABOUT YOUR SPOT AS POSSIBLE

In order to make sure we feature the best information in the Travel Guide and to show your spot off in the best light, we will ask for your input through a questionnaire form. We are looking for unique facts and information about your destination and what you think are the highlights of the area that will help encourage someone to choose your venue for their holiday. Your advert will go alongside the editorial.

3 STEPS TO FEATURING IN THE TRAVEL GUIDETravel Guide

World Shops and Schools listing in the magazine each issue

Travel destination feature at

kiteworldmag.com

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We have opportunities to suit all budgets from listings, half page, full page and double page spreads.

When booking a double page advert, we will also run a double page of editorial content directly after / before that to support you.

You will need to design and supply artwork like the example above. See page 09 for print artwork dimensions

Our editorial team will send you a questionnaire to fill in. There are sections to focus on the practicalities, what you have to offer and what to expect in terms of wind / local knowledge etc and this is your chance to present your spot in the best possible way to a potential visitor. Alongside our other knowledge / research, we will then use that to help us create the editorial report. We will also give you the opportunity to submit images, which would also be captioned to your business.

OFF THE WATERVayu Resort (run by Kitesurfing Lanka) consists of 12 bungalows (each with their own veranda and ensuite bathrooms) that can accommodate up to four people. There are six tents as well as a restaurant and a bar which is right on the kite spot. The Kitesurf Lanka crew offer an all-inclusive service with local and western dishes served throughout the day. They also serve alcohol, but it’s a laid back vibe, so raucous partying isn’t on the cards though you’ll be happy hanging out with some cool, like-minded people.

The best way to get there from Colombo international airport is by taxi which takes approximately four hours. You won’t need a hire car once you’re there as Vayu Resort provide free use of their bikes instead if you want to explore the wider area. On windless days you can check out the migratory birds that the Mannar Peninsula is famous for and the National Park of Wilipathu (home to elephants and leopards) which is also worth a visit. The lost city of Anuradhapura, a UNESCO heritage site, is within reach and Vayu Resort offers free use of kayaks and SUPs. If your body starts to feel the pace after all the kiteboarding, take yoga lessons or book in for a massage.

ON THE WATERTake a three hour drive north of Kalpitiya and you’ll reach Mannar, part of a 50 kilometre chain of sandbars, islands and manmade bridges that almost link Sri Lanka to the Indian mainland. This is a flat water heaven with over 36 kilometres of flat water that has only recently become known to kiters. Kitesurfing Lanka were the first to explore the kiteboarding potential of the area around Adam’s Bridge where you’ll find the same reliable trade winds that Kalpitiya is known for, but without the crowds on the water. They now also run catamaran trips to Mannar from Kalpitiya.

WIND, WEATHER AND WATERJust like in Kalpitiya, there are two seasons in Mannar. The summer season runs from May until mid-October, while the winter season runs from mid-December to March. It’s windier in summer with May usually getting 14+ knot winds 75% of the time. June and July enjoy an impressive 95% of days with kiteable wind! In August and September you’ll still be able to kite 85% of the time and by October the reliability eases slightly, but is still excellent at 75%. November has the lowest winds before things pick up again in December when you’ll get at least 14+ knots on 75% of days through until March.

The wind is generally a bit stronger during the summer season and good for eight to 12 metre kite sizes. You’ll still be able to regularly get sessions in winter, but you’ll be on your ten metre or bigger.

The water is flat and warm at a yearly average of 28°C / 82°F so you won’t need a wetsuit but a rash vest is a good idea to avoid sunburn on long sessions and strong sunscreen is a must. The air temperature averages 30°C / 86°F so it’s warm but also humid. The most layering you’ll need off the water is a light hoodie at night and that’s only if you really feel the cold!

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MANNARSRI LANKAAIRPORT

Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo – CMB) is almost a six hour taxi ride away, or there are two daily 30 minute connecting flights to Sigiriya. From there it’s just a three hour drive to Mannar.

SCHOOLSKITESURFING LANKA is the only school in Mannar and is open all year. Their all-inclusive packages offer a hassle-free holiday, including airport transfers, holiday planning in Sri Lanka, equipment rental with Best and Zian kites, lessons and kite repairs as well as activities for non-wind days, yoga and massage. Advanced kite clinics, gear storage, specialist kite trips and free use of their SUPs, bicycles and kayaks also offered. Teaching ratios are 2:1and safety boat cover is provided.Languages spoken by instructors: English, French and German. www.kitesurfingmannar.com www.kitesurfinglanka.comvayu@kitesurfingmannar.com+94 773 686 235

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Mannar magic Unless stated, all photos: Kitesurfing Lanka

Photo: Bella Zanesco

GREAT FOR: Flat water, wide open spaces and a really adventurous experience!

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www.kitesurfinglanka.com

SRI LANKA’S EPIC KITING COMPANY

Kitesurfing Lanka continuesto be #1 on TripAdvisor!

Voted number one on TripAdvisor, KITESURFING LANKA owners Dil and Leo will be stoked to welcome you to the piece of paradise they call home where you’ll enjoy great food and drink, seafront and garden-view bungalows and the vibes of a close-knit team who have been based there for many years.

• LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS TO KITE CLINICS FOR THE ADVANCED • AIRPORT TRANSFERS • AWESOME DAILY KITE TRIPS

Watch our videos! www.vimeo.com/kitesurfinglanka

BOOK NOW! info@kitesurfinglanka.com2017CERTIFICATE ofEXCELLENCE

Thanks to the consistent trade winds and Venturi Effect, our spots in Kalpitiya and Adam’s Bridge Mannar are considered the best in the world. The protected lagoons and islands provide buttery flat water conditions on one side with waves on the other!

VAYU RESORT: MANNAR• Untouched area. You’re almost the first kitesurfers in

the region and will have the entire coastline to yourself!• 16km of flat water in pure nature and preserved history

– they say Hannuman the Monkey God built it!• Kite directly from our bungalow!

KITESURFING LANKA: KALPITIYA• Flat Water & Wave Spot• Regular downwind kite sessions and many clinics

through the week• Full moon and solo sundown kite sessions • Great environment for the whole family

CATAMARAN KITE SAFARI:KITESURFING LANKA TO VAYU RESORT• 150 kilometer downwinder • Flat water, wave riding and downwinders• Luxurious Catamaran• Boat crew and Kite Coach on board

www.kitesurfingmannar.com

TWO AMAZING LOCATIONS

ADAMS BRIDGEMANNAR

KALPITIYA SRI LANKA

INDIA

CONTACTS: PHONE AND WHATSAPPTikiri (Sri Lankan Speaker): +94 77 003 8467 Dil (English Speaker): +94 77 368 6235 Leo (French Speaker): +33 78 330 0803Skype: Leo.Moret1

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ON THE WATER Whether you’re just starting out, pushing your freeriding or developing your foiling skills, Gizzeria offers fantastic conditions for progression. There’s a huge, accessible and obstacle-free beach to ride from and it’s totally safe, thanks to the relative enclosure of the bay and calm waters.

This isn’t just a spot for beginners as Gizzeria also attracts a lot of pro riders thanks to the reliable conditions and each year Hang Loose Beach host an international riding competition called the ‘Aloha Surf and Beach Party’ in July, featuring concerts and all night parties. Hang Loose Beach also regularly host international racing events, such as the TT:Racing European Championships last year.

There’s another good spot for improving your riding just 30 minutes away, called Staccato di Cutro. A kilometre upwind you’ll also find a pretty decent wave spot for the Med, called Caposuvero.

The bar is next to the kite centre can get super lively in the later afternoon, but the kite launch is 50 metres upwind and much quieter with lots of space for families to hangout in peace. It’s like two awesome beach venues in one!

WIND, WEATHER AND WATERThe best conditions are the prevailing northwesterly cross-onshore winds and flat waters from April to

September. The Scirocco wind can also blow cross-off from the southeast in April, May, June and September. It’s usually stronger, from 25 – 35 knots, but offers super flat water. Strong winds periodically blow through the winter, but they’re more frontal than thermal, so not as regular, but they can deliver some fun wave conditions. The most popular kite sizes in summer are 12 to nine metres. There’s a little rain in the spring, but it’s full on sunshine in the summer. Spring temperatures vary between 15 – 22ºC / 59 – 72ºF and, in summer, from 22 - 33ºC / 72 – 91ºF. The water temperature through the main season ranges from 18 - 23ºC / 64 – 73ºF. Warm enough for boardies in summer, though perhaps just a neoprene top if the wind’s stronger.

OFF THE WATERThere are one or two hotels close to the spot but many people rent apartments up in the nearby picturesque hills. You can also rent farm buildings further along the coast. All budgets and tastes are catered for. There’s a good restaurant and bar at the spot and the food is typical Calabrese cuisine. As you’d expect in Italy, there are many restaurants and bars serving delicious food in the wider area.

We recommend hiring a car to get around. The airport is just a five minute drive from the spot, so taxis are easy to find, but most of the accommodation is at least a kilometre from Hang Loose Beach.

Hang Loose beach offers a range of watersports to help you maximise your enjoyment of the beautiful Calabrian Sea. You can also take a boat trip out to the beautiful Aeolian Islands, or explore unspoilt mountains just a few kilometres away. Other seaside towns, such as Tropea, Capo Vaticano or Lace are within an hour’s drive and populated with beautiful architecture and scenes. Many routes around Calabria hold a lot of cultural and historical value too with some breathtaking scenery.

“Hangloose Beach is fun! Super regular and steady 12 metre weather in the afternoons, and if you want to learn to foil it’s ideal. The parties on the beach can be wild and always packed with fun party people... but you can also get away from it all.” JIM GAUNT, KITEWORLD EDITOR

HANGLOOSE BEACH GIZZERIA, SOUTHERN ITALY

AIRPORT:Lamezia Terme international (SUF) is just three kilometres from Gizzeria with lots of low cost airlines flying in from all across Europe. The most practical option is to rent a car, but Hang Loose Beach can organise your transfers.

SCHOOLSHANG LOOSE BEACH teach all levels from April to September with a max student / instructor ratio of 2:1. Rescue boat, hot showers, a lawn where you can wash equipment, rentals, surf shop, restaurant, bar... and incredible parties on the beach are all on-hand!Languages spoken: English and Italian.www.hangloosebeach.comlucahlb@gmail.com+39 338 951 1693

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Huge amounts of space for lessons and progression Photos: Hang Loose Beach

GOOD FOR: Progressing your twin-tip and hydrofoil riding in super-safe conditions. Relaxed Italian countryside feel by day and sun-kissed partying from late afternoon.

You will need to design and supply artwork like the example above. See page 09 for print artwork dimensions.

Our editorial team will send you a questionnaire to fill in. There are sections to focus on the practicalities, what you have to offer and what to expect in terms of wind / local knowledge etc and this is your chance to present your spot in the best possible way to a potential visitor. Alongside our other knowledge / research, we will then use that to help us create the editorial report. We will also give you the opportunity to submit images, which would also be captioned to your business.

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ON THE WATEREl Cuyo’s uncrowded, shallow water provides a perfect playground for those looking to progress their riding in a laid-back island setting. Nestled on the picturesque Emerald Coast of the Yucatan, here you’ll experience Caribbean-esque conditions without the crowds and you can kite all day before relaxing in the laid-back surroundings of the village of El Cuyo.

Kite Beach El Cuyo has a long, empty, white sand beach and the water’s chest deep until approximately 70 metres from the shore. Choose to rip small waves and go on downwinders up to 23 miles long down the coast from there. The wind is usually cross-onshore but changes throughout the year with more side-shore winds occasionally coming through. The El Norte storms that fire up in January and December can bring with them a much more full-on riding experience along with some larger swell.

WIND, WEATHER AND WATEREl Cuyo has a decent percentage of windy days across the whole calendar thanks to its location and micro-thermal effects. The main season is a long one and it runs from early February to late July with a steady average of 18 - 23 knots.

The wind usually starts light in the mornings, though you can usually get out on a bigger kite and by 1pm, when the thermals come in, you can enjoy a great session and it usually blows strongly until after sunset! If you’re coming here to learn then February to May are the best months as the water is at its warmest and the winds are most reliable. You can also score some good conditions from November to January, but it depends on colder low pressure weather systems coming in.

During the summer season the air temps range from 24 - 30°C / 75 - 85°F and the water is equally as warm so you won’t need extra layers on land or in the sea. During the winter it can drop a little when a cold front comes through and you might want a thermal rashie or a summer suit around that time. Jeans and a light hoodie are a good idea in the evening. In summer you’ll live in shorts and T-shirts.

OFF THE WATERFor accommodation choose from small ‘casitas’ and guesthouses to larger properties that can be found on Airbnb. There’s also a boutique hotel, Casa Morph, that caters to kiters with an air compressor, board racks and a five star experience.

There are local ‘tiendas’ (small shops) where you can get the basics, but most people eat out as it’s relatively inexpensive. The closest ATM is in Tizmin which is one hour away, so stock up on pesos at the airport in Cancun as nowhere in town accepts credit cards.

If you get a no wind spell during your stay then El Cuyo has world-class fishing, you can watch dolphins from the pier or check out the thousands of flamingos that migrate here each year to the nearby nature reserve. There are Mayan ruins in the area to explore and you can also go for a SUP around the bay or just sit back and catch some R&R.

EL CUYOMEXICO

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AIRPORTFly into Cancun International Airport (CUN) which is two hours away by car or taxi and three hours by bus. Renting a car is recommended as taxis aren’t cheap. Some accommodations can organise a transfer for you.

SCHOOLS COME KITE WITH US teach all levels from beginner to advanced with lessons available every day through the season. They use Cabrinha equipment, which is also available for hire, and you can choose between private or group sessions. They also run epic downwinders and trips around the areas. www.comekitewithus.cominfo@comekitewithus.com+1 347 407 2588 (WhatsApp)

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GOOD FOR: Smooth, reliable conditions and a chance to experience the culture of an authentic Mexican fishing village

THE ORIGINAL KITESURFING VIDEO MAGAZINERider: Reo Stevens / Photo: John Bilderback

Our editorial team will send you a questionnaire to fill in. There are sections to focus on the practicalities, what you have to offer and what to expect in terms of wind / local knowledge etc and this is your chance to present your spot in the best possible way to a potential visitor. Alongside our other knowledge / research, we will then use that to help us create the editorial report. We will also give you the opportunity to submit images, which would also be captioned to your business.

You will need to design and supply artwork like the example above. See page 09 for print artwork dimensions.

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UK 30%

ROW 10%

AUS & NZ 6%

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WORDS: Matt Pearce / PHOTOS: Ydwer van der Heide

The early professional athletes probably didn’t go in for things like visualisation techniques and ‘mindset

seminars’, but it’s all the rage for the modern sportsman or woman. These days even the brawniest of jocks know

the value of getting their mind straight for optimum sporting performance. The right coping mechanisms

can give you a serious edge when it comes to improving your riding and overriding the mental blocks and

stresses that so often hinder your progress

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We’ve broken down a few areas for your consideration if you’re on the hunt for extra ‘mind gainz’ to really maximise your

time on the water – and set them against a backdrop of big moves that dropped in Cape Town this season, caught through the lens of Ydwer van der Heide .

Mind Over

Matter

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Rider: Bas Koole, Drepano, Greece / Photo: Orestis Zoumpos

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