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Kiteboarding South Africa - Safari Style

Kiteboarding South Africa offers some of the most beautiful locations you will ever see. Hot to warm temperatures year round and consistent winds are what make South Africa worth the trip.
African Safaris and wildlife , beautifully diverse cultures, great nightlife in the cities and spectacular, uncrowded, sandy beaches, with great wind are what make kiteboarding in South Africa the draw card it is. So its no coincidence Aaron Hadlow and Reuben Lenten choose Cape Town, South Africa as their premier kiteboarding training ground over the summer months, November to March.
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Under the spectacular Table Mountain, Cape Town is a great place to start your kiteboarding South Africa trip. A hot summer season from October to March - and super-consistent (blowing almost every day) 'South Easterly' winds throughout the summer season mean you will not be disappointed. As an indicator your 12m would definitely be your light wind kite, you're better off on a 9m or 7m. Bring your surfboard too - waves are where its at for kitesurfing South Africa.

Winter (May - September) also offers some good kiting but is generally in more gusty North Westerly/ South Westerly conditions in Cape Town. The right hand point breaks that begin moving East of Cape Town tend to work better on these winds.

For pure flat water kiteboarding head up to well known Langebaan Lagoon about 1.5 hours drive north of Cape Town.

Moving east from Cape Town along the coast, the Garden Route is a great place to discover - again lots of options on many great beaches from Witsand to Still Bay to Buffels Bay and many more - be sure to check out 'Knysna' (NiceNa) as a cool coastal town to relax, enjoy some oysters and a locally brewed beer.

About 800 kilometers east of Cape Town, with plenty of really good spots in between, you reach the world famous surf Destination - Jeffreys Bay, and then on through the Wild coast of the Transkei and up to the Durban area.

Durban is better known for its great surfing, but kitesurfing Durban's great waves is really big here too. The subtropical climate and ocean temperatures all year means no wetsuits. It does have a reputation for sharks, and all beaches around Durban are protected by shark nets. Best time for wind here is August - December, though you can get wind at any time of year - the prevailing NNE wind is a cross onshore in Durban. Go further south of Durban for excellent right point breaks and uncrowded wave conditions.

Kite rentals are available from big brand schools and shops in almost every known kiting location in SA. So you are in excellent hands if you are wanting to learn or get more kiteboarding gear.

Car rental is also easily done from any of the major airports and cities; and the best way to travel in South Africa on a good road infrastructure.
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Well the good news is that anybody can learn to kitesurf. From the age of 10 through to 85, Boys, Girls, Men and Woman are all enjoying this thrilling sport! In fact, as long as you are mobile, you can learn to kitesurf. Contrary to common belief, you do not have to be extraordinarily fit or strong, and girls make great kitesurfers too btw. Naturally you will get super fit and strong if you kitesurf regularly, but this is not a requirement to learn. The bad news is that you can’t just go out and buy a kite, head to the beach and figure it out on your own…
Learn to Kitesurf the Responsible Way
Unlike many sports that you can teach yourself through trial and error, kitesurfing is a sport that requires the supervision of a qualified kitesurfing instructor. This is in the best interest of your own safety and the safety of other innocent beach goers and kiteboarders. Besides, do you really want to risk ripping that sexy new kite you just bought because you don’t know how to set it up correctly or launch and land it safely? Investing in a few lessons with a kiteboarding instructor will be money well spent, as you’ll not only become a safer more responsible kitesurfer, but you’ll also learn much quicker.
Some of the critical things you need to learn before you attempt to kitesurf on your own are:
Safety, rules and regulations on and off the water
Weather conditions and how the wind window works
How to set up your kite correctly
How to launch, land and fly the kite safely
More on this in upcoming articles…
What Do I Need to Get Started
All you need to get started initially is a few lessons with an IKO qualified kitesurfing instructor. You will find a list of recommended kiteboarding shops and a list of recommended kiteboarding schools or instructors on this website.
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So head on over to either of those pages and contact your nearest IKO certified Kitesurfing School to ask them about their lessons. The school will provide you with all the training equipment you need, so you really just need to come with your baggies / bikini, sunscreen and loads of excitement.
Once you’ve completed the course, or you’re in the final stages of your lessons, you can consider buying your own gear. If you can afford it, I highly recommend buying your gear as early on in the course as possible, so that you can practise on your new equipment while still under the supervision of your instructor.
To get started with your own gear, you will need at least one kite (your local shop will advise you on the different types of kites and the best size for your weight and local conditions), a kiteboard and a harness. The bar, lines and pump come with your kite in most cases.
How Much Does it Cost
Well, the truth is kitesurfing isn’t the cheapest sport to take up, but trust me when I say this, it will be well worth the investment, and the best decision you will ever make… ;-) A brand new rig will set you back in the region of R 18 000 ($ 2 600) depending on the gear you choose. But you don’t need to buy brand new equipment to get started. Your local kitesurfing shop should be able to set you up with second hand gear that could cost you as little as R 7 000 ($ 800 in the USA). The beauty of this route is that you minimize your start up risk, and by the time you are ready to upgrade, you already know you are addicted to kitesurfing and the investment will be well worthwhile. Also, you will have a better understanding of what equipment will suit your needs best.
Wow, that’s Expensive!
Not really… I know the equipment might sound quite expensive at first glance, but let me put things into perspective for you. If you’ve ever taken up any other kind of lifestyle sport such as scuba diving, skiing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, sailing and even deep sea fishing or angling, you’ll know that this isn’t a lot of money to spend on something that’s going to bring you so much pleasure and keep you fit and healthy at the same time.