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Kite Surfing Lessons Florida

Postby DominicH » Wed Jan 26, 2005 1:59 pm

Hi guys.

I am going to Florida at end of Feb (Clermont) and wondered who to seek out regarding Kite Surfing Lessons.

I have been landboarding for a year but never Kite Surfed.

I have emailed kitemare.com at Cocoa beach but they hardly every reply, so slighlty off-putting!

Can anyone recommend someon within 100 miles of Clermont/Orlando?

Thanks.

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Postby shawnwar4586 » Wed Jan 26, 2005 2:14 pm

Brian Eagle of tampa bay kiteboarding. you can get his # from watersports west their # is (727) 517 7000. He taught me and was a verry good instructer. :thumb:

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Postby uncleneil » Wed Jan 26, 2005 3:46 pm

DominicH,

Also try Best Kiteboarding in Delray Beach. Ph.# (561)243-3737 and ask for Noel or Steve.

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Postby DominicH » Wed Jan 26, 2005 6:25 pm

Ive sent an email to the first.

Cant see anything about lessons on the one in Delray Beach though.

How far is that from Clermont?

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Postby andyw » Thu Jan 27, 2005 1:45 am

DominicH-

I live in Clermont and the closest place to get kite lessons is Cocoa (1 hr away). Contact Kris Vannostran at 321-917-2630. He teaches at the 520 slick in Cocoa (all waist deep water) and uses a chase boat.

Another option is Tampa/St Pete 2+ hours away. Contact Watersports West at 888-401-5080.

Send me a PM if you need more info.

Andy

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Postby Damien » Thu Jan 27, 2005 3:21 am

Hi

Check out Fort Lauderdale's http://www.eastcoastkiteboarding.com Florida's mobile kiteboarding school with teaching locations in West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami. All lessons include gear, wetsuits if needed, and on-the-water radio communication.

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Postby kitester » Thu Jan 27, 2005 6:37 am

Hi there,

I train in Jacksonville. All gear is included in the 6 hour lesson given in two three hour sessions. Check out the ocean extreme kites web page. They are located in St. Augustine and have one of the best shops on the East Coast. Feel free to contact me directly. 904-424-2721. I train at Huguenot Park. It has huge sandy beaches and big marine pond. I even provide a jet ski if we need it. But most of my students learn to ride in knee to waist deep smooth water. Getting good professional training is absolutly the right way to go. It will keep you from hurting yourself, someone else or trashing that new expensive kite. Good luck with your lessons no matter who you choose.

PB

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Postby DominicH » Thu Jan 27, 2005 6:54 am

andyw wrote:DominicH-

I live in Clermont and the closest place to get kite lessons is Cocoa (1 hr away). Contact Kris Vannostran at 321-917-2630. He teaches at the 520 slick in Cocoa (all waist deep water) and uses a chase boat.

Another option is Tampa/St Pete 2+ hours away. Contact Watersports West at 888-401-5080.

Send me a PM if you need more info.

Andy
Thanks alot, is the Cocoa Beach one kitemare.com? As they never seem to reply if it is which is a bit off putting, if its another school Ill try them.

If not Tampa wil be fine.

I think Ft.Lauderdale and St.Augustine, will be a bit too far to drive though.

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Postby andyw » Thu Jan 27, 2005 1:42 pm

Andy
Thanks alot, is the Cocoa Beach one kitemare.com? As they never seem to reply if it is which is a bit off putting, if its another school Ill try them.

If not Tampa wil be fine.

I think Ft.Lauderdale and St.Augustine, will be a bit too far to drive though.


DominicH-
No. This is not Kitmare. Kris is an independant that gives lessons. He is very flexible and responsive when you contact him.

Another option in Cocoa is Laitham Kellum. Check out his website at http://www.321kite.com.

Both guys provide gear and a chase boat.

Andy[/quote]

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Postby window guy » Thu Jan 27, 2005 2:45 pm

Bill Parker (pasa instructor) is out of Saint Petersburg/Tampa area.
Check out http://www.STPETEKITESURF.COM for more info.
Or call Bill at 727-527-6298 or Bryan at 727-251-7904.
Check out Bill's video on http://www.kiteflix.com click on hurricane Jeanne / St Petersburg.


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