We completely stumbled into one of the world’s best kiteboarding spots, especially for beginners. We had a small knowing that Zanzibar had kitesurfing, but we didn’t know what the season was or where it was on the island, and all those things fell right into place. Just a 40 min walk from our hotel is Paje where there are at least thirty kites up in the air at any time. And the season had just started so we were in major luck.
Zanzibar Kite Center… one of our home away from homes for the past 3 weeks
We fell into the hands of Kite Centre Zanzibar, which was recommended for lessons by our house owner, Mathew. Me, My Dad, Wescott, Yve, and Pop Pop all took lessons. Pop Pop bailed after two lessons because his hip was bothering him, my dad did three, Yve and I four, and Wescott five. Wescott is the best out of everyone, and can now rent on his own.
Me getting up on the board
Yve having a great run!
The kite center has a three day (9 hours) beginners path that you follow and then you can go onto advanced lessons and start renting. After the third lesson I had a face plant down. My fourth was when I made the most progress and by the end, I could ride one way pretty good but the other needed some work. Yve and Dad also got up on the board and had a little ride, and we all agree that we want to continue with this sport!
Wescott getting ready for a run
It was a run for our money but it was all very worth it to have an activity to do on this island of zen.
The students with awesome instructors Scott and Jeff
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