Well, we just returned from another great trip with Extreme Control. After the beautiful adventure in the North of the Yucatan Peninsula we decided it was time again to go looking for the wind. So, we decided to meet up with some pals in Cabarete in the Domenic Republic and explore the island.

Me (Marco), Enzo and Ermanno were ready to go. We were in need of some wind so we packed up and were on our way....No questions, no priority...... except the wind!

The first week was ok, the wind was not the best due to a tropical storm but we were able to go out with the 12 meter and have some fun. We had great time in and out of the water. The last 2 days the wind started to pick up around 18 to 20 knots so I decided to extend my trip for a week longer........to windy to go home. Ermanno and Enzo couldn't extend the trip so they left me behind to play for a week longer.
The same day they left I met Angel Rojas and Martin Mancini from Cancun. COOL!!!!

For me it proved to be really important to stay on longer as I was able to participate in the Best Dealer Meeting for the presentation of the 2009 equipment, new design for the Waroo and the Nemesis and all the new boards and the new harness. Every thing was super cool and I already got the new 2009 Nemesis HP 12 mt, great for the wind in Tulum!!! It is a really cool kite, they re-did the technology of the LE too.

The wind was sick the whole second week blowing every day 20 + knots. The spots are awesome but really busy and no rules at all. Kites fly away all the time and entanglements are the norm here so nobody really complains about it. The local pro riders are completely crazy with big air and insane kite loops at 40 feet high. It is truly an incredible show but not the best to ride close to, sometimes kites crash just few meters away from you...... banggggg .......
The waves over the reef are nice but the swell was not that big. Perfect waves to just cruise and have fun on.

The great thing about Cabarete is the wind blows daily from 12am to 7 pm, all the hotels are a few steps from the beach, you can start kiting in Bozo Beach,( the main beach) and do a downwinder to Kite Beach or at Encuentro and come back with the MOTO CONCHO ( the local transportation)
The only bad thing about Cabarete is that the spots are really crowded, too many kites in the air, too many students without control, too many crazy riders jumping and crashing everywhere close to the beach. But what a show!

If you are there you really need no meet Elvis to make your trip perfect , he is a relly cool local guy, he will help you in every thing but really every things you need for the entire trip, trasportation to every where you need to go, suggestions where to kite, eat and to where stay and he will assist you on the beach to set your kite and all your equipment!!! to contact him send an e/mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it in spanish or just let us know and we will contact him.
Final comments:

Marco Cristofanelli

Cool place to go, people are really cool and friendly, food is good do not miss trying MAMA GUANA the local drink, don't miss riding with the local MOTO CONCHO..... super fun, local riders are really crazy and really good, The wind is great but I think it is not the best spot for beginners. Its just too busy everywhere.

Martin Mancini

What can i say that hasn't been said about this majestic place. Well, one point that needs to be addressed about this exotic destination is that the white man has no chance at hooking up with white ladies, thats right! our ladies prefer the dark side over the force. So Luke, were fucked... Unless we ourselves fall to the force of the dark side.