Friendly Kite School
Friendly Kite School teaches kitesurfing in Buen Hombre, Dominican Republic, with IKO-certified instruction, in groups of up to 1 per instructor.
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About Friendly Kite School
Friendly Kite School is an IKO PRO Center on Playa Buen Hombre in the north-west of the Dominican Republic, with a second center in Praia de Macapá, Brazil. Private lessons cover complete beginners through advanced and strapless riders, taught by IKO-certified instructors with more than 15 years of teaching experience. The school also rents and sells Vantage kites, offers accommodation directly on the spot and arranges airport transfers and downwinders.
- IKO PRO Center with IKO-certified instructors
- Instructors with more than 15 years of teaching experience and international competition experience
- Shallow water and open riding space with few crowds at Playa Buen Hombre
- Accommodation directly at the school on the spot
Beyond the courses
Downwinders
Coaching clinicsWhat’s on site
Transfer / pick-up
Shop on siteRental restrictionCourses & prices
Beginner Private Lesson
Private kitesurf lesson · Group 1–1 · Beginner · PrivateIncluded: equipmentMost beginners need about 12 hours of instruction to reach an independent level.As published: “$70/hour”Intermediate Private Lesson
Private kitesurf lesson · Group 1–1 · Intermediate · PrivateIncluded: equipmentUpwind riding, transitions, kite and board control, built around the rider's own goals.As published: “$70/hour”Advanced Coaching
Private coaching · Group 1–1 · Advanced · PrivateFor twintip and strapless riders: jumps, advanced transitions, tricks. Equipment is not included.As published: “$80/hour”IKO Instructor Training
Instructor training · AdvancedIKO Assistant Instructor Course, IKO Instructor Training Course and first aid training.Full equipment rental (Vantage)
Kitesurfing · 1 hourFull equipment rental (Vantage)
Kitesurfing · 1 dayFull equipment rental (Vantage)
Kitesurfing · 1 weekapartment
Private studio apartment with A/C above the schoolroom
Private room with private bathroom and A/C at the schooldorm
6-bed shared room with A/C and bathroom at the schoolapartment
2-bedroom apartment with A/C in the center of Buen Hombre, about 1 mile from the schoolFriendly Kite School — common questions
Can beginners learn at Friendly Kite School?
Yes — Friendly Kite School offers beginner lessons at $70 (~€64)/h.
Does Friendly Kite School have official certification?
Yes — Friendly Kite School holds IKO certification.
Does Friendly Kite School rent equipment separately from lessons?
Yes — Friendly Kite School rents gear — full gear at $85 (~€78)/day.
How many students per instructor at Friendly Kite School?
At most 1 students per instructor at Friendly Kite School.
Contact Friendly Kite School
Playa Buen Hombre, Buen Hombre 62500, Dominican Republic · Open in Google Maps