Our handpicked Kalpitiya kitesurfing picks for steady, reliable wind, all-level riding, and a spot known for big freestyle competitions.

Kitesurfing in Kalpitiya: Our Top Picks for All Levels

Kitesurfing in Kalpitiya

9.30am: Head towards the lagoon
10am: Kite Surfing Lessons
2pm: Head back to the Resort

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For the 3 days, you will be having 3-hour Kite Surfing Lessons at the lagoon.

Resort - Lagoon - Resort

This includes three 3-hour group lessons (10am to 1pm) over 3 days. This is suitable for beginner kitesurfers, and takes you from beginner level to IKO Certification Level 3 in kitesurfing. 

In your Level 1 lesson, you will learn wind mechanisms, the setting up of the equipment, the launching and piloting of the kite, safety requirements. In your level 2 lesson, you will learn kite power management, body dragging, self-rescue, water start theories. Your level 3 lesson will be to improve and have your first session in the water with the board. 

If you would prefer to do the lessons over the course of 2 days, please do let us know.

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Kitesurfing

Take 3 beginner kitesurfing lessons over 3 days and work up to IKO Level 3 certification. Learn kite control, body drag, self-rescue and board starts.

Level 1-2-3 Kitesurfing Lessons with Certification

Level 1-2-3 w/ certification

This includes three 3-hour group lessons (10am to 1pm) over 3 days. This is suitable for beginner kitesurfers, and takes you from beginner level to IKO Certification Level 3 in kitesurfing. 

In your Level 1 lesson, you will learn wind mechanisms, the setting up of the equipment, the launching and piloting of the kite, safety requirements. In your level 2 lesson, you will learn kite power management, body dragging, self-rescue, water start theories. Your level 3 lesson will be to improve and have your first session in the water with the board.&nbsp;

If you would prefer to do the lessons over the course of 2 days, please do let us know.

Finding rascals kite resort was just the best what could have happened to us! I travelled with my husband and child and the owner and manager Johanna welcomed us so lovely that it felt like staying at home. We actually changed our travel plans, so we could stay longer as Rascals just has it all. A nice pool, great food and people and kitesurfing.
 Also if you need help to get a trip done to wherever, Johanna is very kind and helpful!
 Totally recommendable!

Finding rascals kite resort was just the best what could have happened to us! I travelled with my husband and child and the owner and manager Johanna welcomed us so lovely that it felt like staying at home. We actually changed our travel plans, so we could stay longer as Rascals just has it all. A nice pool, great food and people and kitesurfing.
Also if you need help to get a trip done to wherever, Johanna is very kind and helpful!
Totally recommendable!

What a lovely and breathtaking spot...
 A driver picked us up at a car parking near Colombo Airport and after a 3,5 hours ride through tiny villages and beautiful nature we arrived at a green paradies, surrounded by beautiful flowers and the smile of all the lovely people - The Rascal! Every corner of the camp is decorated with so much love by using only natural and ecological materials. The accomodations are very comfortable and cosy. For the first nights we had booked a Cabana, where no AC is installed. As the nights are still so tropically hot we asked if it would be possible to change rooms. Johanna and her team helped very quickly and asked in the neighbour resort for a room with AC as all AC rooms at The Rascals have been booked. We could change immediately. Thank you very much for this spontenous and uncomplicated solution!
 We stayed for 9 nights and enjoyed the nice and well-organised trips to the kite spots, the delicious and healthy food, the familiar atmosphere and the very, very relaxed and good mood of the staff.
 To us they stay at Rascals was a 5 star-holiday. We would totally recommend this place.

Johanna and the team - Thank you for a perfect trip to beautiful Sri Lanka!

What a lovely and breathtaking spot...
A driver picked us up at a car parking near Colombo Airport and after a 3,5 hours ride through tiny villages and beautiful nature we arrived at a green paradies, surrounded by beautiful flowers and the smile of all the lovely people - The Rascal! Every corner of the camp  is decorated with so much love by using only  natural and ecological materials. The accomodations are very comfortable and cosy.   For the first nights we had booked a Cabana, where no AC is installed. As the nights are still so tropically hot we asked if it would be possible to change rooms. Johanna and her team helped very quickly and asked in the neighbour resort for a room with AC as all AC rooms at The Rascals have been booked. We could change immediately. Thank you very much for this spontenous and uncomplicated solution!
We stayed for  9 nights and enjoyed the nice and well-organised trips to the kite spots, the delicious and healthy food, the familiar atmosphere and the very, very  relaxed and good mood of the staff.
To us they stay at Rascals was a 5 star-holiday. We would totally recommend this place.

Johanna and the team - Thank you for a perfect trip to beautiful Sri Lanka!

Having stayed at many kite places in Kalpityia over the years, Rascals is by far the most beautiful resort of them all. Set in a lush garden, with a refreshing pool and a nice restaurant. The staff are lovely and hospitable and I enjoyed the meals and the ambience a lot.
 The great bonus about this resort is everyday you go by boat to the kite lagoon and get to enjoy nice views, the other resorts transport you by truck which is uncomfortable and bumpy.
 This is the best place to stay in Kalpityia by far. Thanks for a great stay

Having stayed at many kite places in Kalpityia over the years, Rascals is by far the most beautiful resort of them all. Set in a lush garden, with a refreshing pool and a nice restaurant. The staff are lovely and hospitable and I enjoyed the meals and the ambience a lot.
The great bonus about this resort is everyday you go by boat to the kite lagoon and get to enjoy nice views, the other resorts transport you by truck which is uncomfortable and bumpy.
This is the best place to stay in Kalpityia by far. Thanks for a great stay

Despite the terrible events in Sri Lanka we went ahead with our plans to meet ten friends we'd met there last year. We were picked up at the airport and had a fantastic holiday, kiting every day for 20 days. Every member of staff contributed to making our stay so good - the food was great, room lovely, boat to the lagoons always there, lunch at the beach or the pool - thanks everyone! If you're thinking of a trip to Sri Lanka- our experience was great. Stay at Rascals with friends or make new friends there. We hope to go back next year.

Despite the terrible events in Sri Lanka we went ahead with our plans to meet ten friends we'd met there last year. We were picked up at the airport and had a fantastic holiday, kiting every day for 20 days. Every member of staff contributed to making our stay so good - the food was great, room lovely, boat to the lagoons always there, lunch at the beach or the pool - thanks everyone! If you're thinking of a trip to Sri Lanka- our experience was great. Stay at Rascals with friends or make new friends there. We hope to go back next year.

With so many kite school options, how do you just choose one? We ended up staying next door to here... so this one ended up being convenient for us, however, after our first day we were so glad we went with rascals! My bf and I have been wanting to learn to kite for awhile now and Kalpitiya kept coming up as best places to learn. We had instructors Rim and Safran and both we fabulous. we were concerned at first about the language barrier, but I almost thing it was better that way. There was no fluff or run in English sentences, everything taught was direct and to the point. We both ended up getting up and kiting on our 2nd and 3rd days! We didn’t have the pleasure of meeting Johanna, the owner, but we heard great things about her. We can’t wait to go back!

With so many kite school options, how do you just choose one? We ended up staying next door to here... so this one ended up being convenient for us, however, after our first day we were so glad we went with rascals! My bf and I have been wanting to learn to kite for awhile now and Kalpitiya kept coming up as best places to learn. We had instructors Rim and Safran and both we fabulous. we were concerned at first about the language barrier, but I almost thing it was better that way. There was no fluff or run in English sentences, everything taught was direct and to the point. We both ended up getting up and kiting on our 2nd and 3rd days! We didn’t have the pleasure of meeting Johanna, the owner, but we heard great things about her. We can’t wait to go back!

Overall really enjoyed our stay and kitesurfing experience (January 2019) would definitely recommend this place!

Pros:

- resort is very well maintained - lots of green beautiful plants and palm trees
 - Really good food for all meals (including packed lunch at the beach!)
 - Very friendly staff
 - Picturesque boat ride to lagoon runs twice a day free of charge
 - Clean spacious rooms (we had a cabana with outside shower which was cool)
 - Kitesurf lessons were easy to organise at short notice - use of walkie talkie radios was useful for lessons (but literally just a walkie talkie tied to the side of your helmet!)
 - Really environmentally friendly - e.g no plastic bags or straws

Things to note/ improve:

- Lack of communication on arrival - we had no idea what was happening and had to awkwardly ask staff simple things - would have been nice to have a proper greeting / intro to the resort
 - rooms are very bare - would have liked there to be at least a full length mirror and clothes rail
 - Timings are not particularly reliable for boat pickups and meal times
 - Some kitesurf equipment needs to be replaced soon and more of it needed. Some helmets were broken and we rarely had correct size. The kites were good though and had been replaced recently.
 - No hot water for showers
 - Kitesurf instructors - whilst we think it’s amazing that the instructors are employed locally and they are very good kite surfers - it can be a bit harder for beginners to learn due to language barrier
 - Kalipta Lagoon - you can’t stand up in most places which makes it much harder to learn - if you lose your board it can take upto half an hour to retrieve it and swim back to the shore!

Overall really enjoyed our stay and kitesurfing experience (January 2019) would definitely recommend this place!

Pros:

- resort is very well maintained - lots of green beautiful plants and palm trees
- Really good food for all meals (including packed lunch at the beach!)
- Very friendly staff
- Picturesque boat ride to lagoon runs twice a day free of charge
- Clean spacious rooms (we had a cabana with outside shower which was cool)
- Kitesurf lessons were easy to organise at short notice - use of walkie talkie radios was useful for lessons (but literally just a walkie talkie tied to the side of your helmet!)
- Really environmentally friendly - e.g no plastic bags or straws

Things to note/ improve:

- Lack of communication on arrival - we had no idea what was happening and had to awkwardly ask staff simple things - would have been nice to have a proper greeting / intro to the resort
- rooms are very bare - would have liked there to be at least a full length mirror and clothes rail
- Timings are not particularly reliable for boat pickups and meal times
- Some kitesurf equipment needs to be replaced soon and more of it needed. Some helmets were broken and we rarely had correct size. The kites were good though and had been replaced recently.
- No hot water for showers
- Kitesurf instructors - whilst we think it’s amazing that the instructors are employed locally and they are very good kite surfers - it can be a bit harder for beginners to learn due to language barrier
- Kalipta Lagoon - you can’t stand up in most places which makes it much harder to learn - if you lose your board it can take upto half an hour to retrieve it and swim back to the shore!

A good kite resort with a friendly staff. Beautiful and clean rooms with the attractive pool. Delicious food. Had a wonderful experience here. Highly recommended for everyone.

A good kite resort with a friendly staff. Beautiful and clean rooms with the attractive pool. Delicious food. Had a wonderful experience here. Highly recommended for everyone.

Wow! We had an amazing holiday. Cosy and very clean bungalow! Good food &amp; great atmosphere! The wind is perfect enjoying a lot kite surfing and the nice pool in the evening! Great host Monday and wife! We’ll back definitely!!!!

Wow! We had an amazing holiday. Cosy and very clean bungalow! Good food &amp; great atmosphere! The wind is perfect enjoying a lot kite surfing and the nice pool in the evening! Great host Monday and wife! We’ll back definitely!!!!

Although we didn't stay with the Rascals (we were next door), they were so welcoming. I thoroughly recommend booking a boat trip out to Veilla island- such clean wind, could make great progress.
 There are multiple shuttle boats to the normal kite spot, great set up. They were very helpful with our multiple repairs we needed- great price and very cheap. Thanks for making things so easy guys and making us feel so welcome.

Although we didn't stay with the Rascals (we were next door), they were so welcoming. I thoroughly recommend booking a boat trip out to Veilla island- such clean wind, could make great progress.
There are multiple shuttle boats to the normal kite spot, great set up. They were very helpful with our multiple repairs we needed- great price and very cheap. Thanks for making things so easy guys and making us feel so welcome.

We had a really great stay at Rascals over a long weekend! Really great kite spot. Mondy and Johanna are super helpful and friendly. The pool and facilities are really nice and the whole place has a certain charm about it. We will definitely return!

A few things to be aware of:

- The food is really good home-cooked food. Breakfast consists of bread, fruit, and 1 option from a menu of various dishes - sausage and a fried egg, scrambled egg, pancakes etc. Lunch and dinner only have 2 options to choose from - a vegetarian and non-vegetarian option. What the dinner will be is written on a blackboard in the morning. Lunch tends to be local food - curries, dhal, spicy vegetables and rice and you can also order a lunch box to the kite beach. Everyone in the resort sits and eats dinner together at the same time creating a very friendly atmosphere to the place.
 Generally, all the food was very tasty and very plentiful although fussy eaters may struggle with the lack of choice. There aren't any other restaurants nearby.

- There is nowhere on site or nearby to buy cigarettes. You can hire a trishaw to pick some up for you but it would probably be easier to bring a carton from duty-free.

- This place is mosquito heaven! Both outdoor and in the rooms. There are nets over the bed, but make sure to bring lots of spray and repellent. Some other guests brought an electric mosquito racket - like a big fly swatter - which was a great idea. I will bring one next time!

We had a really great stay at Rascals over a long weekend! Really great kite spot. Mondy and Johanna are super helpful and friendly. The pool and facilities are really nice and the whole place has a certain charm about it. We will definitely return!

A few things to be aware of:

- The food is really good home-cooked food. Breakfast consists of bread, fruit, and 1 option from a menu of various dishes - sausage and a fried egg, scrambled egg, pancakes etc. Lunch and dinner only have 2 options to choose from - a vegetarian and non-vegetarian option. What the dinner will be is written on a blackboard in the morning. Lunch tends to be local food - curries, dhal, spicy vegetables and rice and you can also order a lunch box to the kite beach. Everyone in the resort sits and eats dinner together at the same time creating a very friendly atmosphere to the place.
Generally, all the food was very tasty and very plentiful although fussy eaters may struggle with the lack of choice. There aren't any other restaurants nearby.

- There is nowhere on site or nearby to buy cigarettes. You can hire a trishaw to pick some up for you but it would probably be easier to bring a carton from duty-free.

- This place is mosquito heaven! Both outdoor and in the rooms. There are nets over the bed, but make sure to bring lots of spray and repellent. Some other guests brought an electric mosquito racket - like a big fly swatter - which was a great idea. I will bring one next time!

We were two families from New Zealand travelling with teenagers. Great people and awesome food at The Rascals. We had a wonderful time and would book again. Dads went out kiting hard each day, while the mums and teenagers relaxed and chilled out by the pool having just travelled from NZ! Unfortunately dinner wasn't always on time, be prepared with some snacks especially if you have hungry teenagers.
 Awesome kiting for advanced kiters and great place to meet like minded kiters, even from NZ and Aussie!
 Rooms were clean and tidy, no hot water in shower, but not a big deal. Note - no safes, suggest you have a lockable bag, beds very comfy, we had the four AC rooms facing the pool. Devine setting. Yoga at the resort next door we can highly recommend.
 We went with full service food.
 Recommend you used their driver if picking up from the airport at night, our driver at 1am did have a little trouble finding the place, I printed map and instructions, unfortunately our lovely driver couldn't read or understand English, though in the end not a problem as everyone so friendly and helpful to the tourists.
 Great riding... go to "Dream Spot"!

We were two families from New Zealand travelling with teenagers. Great people and awesome food at The Rascals. We had a wonderful time and would book again. Dads went out kiting hard each day, while the mums and teenagers relaxed and chilled out by the pool having just travelled from NZ! Unfortunately dinner wasn't always on time, be prepared with some snacks especially if you have hungry teenagers.
Awesome kiting for advanced kiters and great place to meet like minded kiters, even from NZ and Aussie!
Rooms were clean and tidy, no hot water in shower, but not a big deal. Note - no safes, suggest you have a lockable bag, beds very comfy, we had the four AC rooms facing the pool. Devine setting. Yoga at the resort next door we can highly recommend.
We went with full service food.
Recommend you used their driver if picking up from the airport at night, our driver at 1am did have a little trouble finding the place, I printed map and instructions, unfortunately our lovely driver couldn't read or understand English, though in the end not a problem as everyone so friendly and helpful to the tourists.
Great riding... go to "Dream Spot"!

Rascals is the perfect place we have been looking for. It is small with a super friendly atmosphere and no big loud groups drinking shots in the evening. The wind was close to perfect the whole week.

Rascals is the perfect place we have been looking for. It is small with a super friendly atmosphere and no big loud groups drinking shots in the evening. The wind was close to perfect the whole week.

This is an incredible place, hospitable generous and kind. It's not the Four Seasons. We love the Four Seasons but we love the Rascals as much. Mondy and Johanna are amazing and generous with their time and advice. The food is fresh and tasty and you'll get the same stuff unless you are looking for fine dining, we have been there done that, there's a time and place. Rascals is for relaxation and kiting.
 Don't come if you are expecting free shampoo and conditioner, do come if you want to kite and chill.

This is an incredible place, hospitable generous and kind. It's not the Four Seasons. We love the Four Seasons but we love the Rascals as much. Mondy and Johanna are amazing and generous with their time and advice. The food is fresh and tasty and you'll get the same stuff unless you are looking for fine dining, we have been there done that, there's a time and place. Rascals is for relaxation and kiting.
Don't come if you are expecting free shampoo and conditioner, do come if you want to kite and chill.

If you’re looking for a place far from everything where you can completely disconnect from your fast paced life and recharge, Rascals is the right choice. Beautiful, minimalistic but tastefully designed and modern rooms (we stayed in a jungalow), well maintained tropical garden with a swimming pool and relaxation area, healthy breakfasts, fresh juices (chia bowls too!) and home cooked meals, authentic Italian espresso (yes!) are just some of the highlights. But what makes this place truly special is the Rascals Team, starting from Johanna and Mondi - very relaxed but at the same time always attentive owners - through every single one of the team members, always kind, helpful and truly friendly, with genuine smiles and big hearts. Yoga classes with Shibi - charming owner of the next door hotel - are wonderful too. Internet is a bit slow but that was a plus for me in the end as I was not able to work and stopped trying! And last, but not least, their kite instructors are very professional, I had lessons with Nalin who was 100% engaged and extremely patient, so I finally managed to stand up on the board and surf my first 300 meters! If we have a chance, will definitely be back.

If you’re looking for a place far from everything where you can completely disconnect from your fast paced life and recharge, Rascals is the right choice. Beautiful, minimalistic but tastefully designed and modern rooms (we stayed in a jungalow), well maintained tropical garden with a swimming pool and relaxation area, healthy breakfasts, fresh juices (chia bowls too!) and home cooked meals, authentic Italian espresso (yes!) are just some of the highlights. But what makes this place truly special is the Rascals Team, starting from Johanna and Mondi - very relaxed but at the same time always attentive owners - through every single one of the team members, always kind, helpful and truly friendly, with genuine smiles and big hearts. Yoga classes with Shibi - charming owner of the next door hotel - are wonderful too. Internet is a bit slow but that was a plus for me in the end as I was not able to work and stopped trying! And last, but not least, their kite instructors are very professional, I had lessons with Nalin who was 100% engaged and extremely patient, so I finally managed to stand up on the board and surf my first 300 meters! If we have a chance, will definitely be back.

A very nice place to spend the vacation.We went for Kiting and had a great time.I love the way they have built the rooms like small cottages and the open roof attached bathrooms.It was a new experience for me.The food was good.It was nice to use the pool at night.The pool was well lighted and nice.The staff was excellent and friendly.I recommend this place to anyone who likes to have a peaceful and relaxing vacation.

A very nice place to spend the vacation.We went for Kiting and had a great time.I love the way they have built the rooms like small cottages and the open roof attached bathrooms.It was a new experience for me.The food was good.It was nice to use the pool at night.The pool was well lighted and nice.The staff was excellent and friendly.I recommend this place to anyone who likes to have a peaceful and relaxing vacation.

Found The Rascals Kite Resort after a lot of researching and it was more than expected. Rooms are clean, service is great, people working there are warm and friendly and the kite surfing experience was superb. Took the three day kitesurfing course offered, and felt it was professional and safe and by the end of day 3 I was up and riding. Already planning my next holiday here. Thank you Rascals!

Found The Rascals Kite Resort after a lot of researching and it was more than expected. Rooms are clean, service is great, people working there are warm and friendly and the kite surfing experience was superb. Took the three day kitesurfing course offered, and felt it was professional and safe and by the end of day 3 I was up and riding. Already planning my next holiday here. Thank you Rascals!

After arrival at 2am we had no idea what the place would be like, but upon waking up we were delighted to see that the pictures and reviews had done the site justice. Charming little buildings, spacious bar area, right on the lagoon. Throughout our week there Johanna, Mondy and the rest of the staff were courteous, attentive and lovely. It really made our non-conventional Christmas (we're from the UK) totally great.
 The main reason we chose to go here was kiting, which was cracking, so we would definitely come back for that. Special thanks to Toni for getting me up and running, and Alex for launching, landing and rescuing!
 The only con was that we went to the national park and didn't see any elephants, then did the dolphin trip and couldn't leave the lagoon due to adverse weather. Not in anyone's control, but a bit disappointing.
 We would definitely like to come back!
 Sam &amp; Lucy

After arrival at 2am we had no idea what the place would be like, but upon waking up we were delighted to see that the pictures and reviews had done the site justice. Charming little buildings, spacious bar area, right on the lagoon. Throughout our week there Johanna, Mondy and the rest of the staff were courteous, attentive and lovely. It really made our non-conventional Christmas (we're from the UK) totally great.
The main reason we chose to go here was kiting, which was cracking, so we would definitely come back for that. Special thanks to Toni for getting me up and running, and Alex for launching, landing and rescuing!
The only con was that we went to the national park and didn't see any elephants, then did the dolphin trip and couldn't leave the lagoon due to adverse weather. Not in anyone's control, but a bit disappointing.
We would definitely like to come back!
Sam &amp; Lucy

visited the Rascals in August with my non kiting wife and two kids and was pleased to see them enjoying the pool and the other facilities while I went kiting, sometimes just in front of the resort. staff were great and after two weeks getting to know them we felt as part of their family. what we loved about the place was that it had all the facilities and service we’d wish from a hotel but at the same time it felt familiar and warm and the service we received was always personal. the food was also on point every day! fresh and healthy home food and always went to bed full and happy after dinner and dessert and our kids are still talking about that home made chocolate cake. definitely hope to come back one day!

visited the Rascals in August with my non kiting wife and two kids and was pleased to see them enjoying the pool and the other facilities while I went kiting, sometimes just in front of the resort. staff were great and after two weeks getting to know them we felt as part of their family. what we loved about the place was that it had all the facilities and service we’d wish from a hotel but at the same time it felt familiar and warm and the service we received was always personal. the food was also on point every day! fresh and healthy home food and always went to bed full and happy after dinner and dessert and our kids are still talking about that home made chocolate cake. definitely hope to come back one day!

Amazing place in Kalpityia, fantastic crew, cool kite spot.
 Super conditions for kitesurf, bungalows super clean and extremely comfortable.
 Great value for the money
 For sure next time in Kalpityia I can't think in other place to stay
 Thanks Rascals 👊👊👊

Amazing place in Kalpityia, fantastic crew, cool kite spot.
Super conditions for kitesurf, bungalows super clean and extremely comfortable.
Great value for the money
For sure next time in Kalpityia I can't think in other place to stay
Thanks Rascals 👊👊👊

Good experience at the Rascal Kite resort. I have booked a 9 night stay with about a month notice. I have been suggested this place from other kitesurfers that have been there already. This is a place created by kitesurfers for Kitesurf! Rooms are nice and clean, don't forget you are in a poor country and the standard they keep there is very close to European standard. The crew is local, all good hearted guys that work hard, but remember there is not hotel and restaurant school in the country, do not expect that level of professionalism. But for all the duration of my stay, I have had no one issue. Food very genuine and fresh. The real strong point of this place is the service offshore. The kiting spot is 7 minutes boat away from the resort. The kite school provides material and professional trainer. All the lessons are supported by radio. At every stage of your progression, the instructor communicate with you. Rascal's offer a service of boats patrolling the area, if you have a problem just look around. My last day I have pushed my luck keep kiting even if the wind was dropping (come on... It was the last day) and I ended up floating in a flat water pond with no wind. I was already thinking how to reach shore when I heard the motorboat. The guys on the beach look after all their customer and they spotted me in difficulties and sent the boat.
 At the end of the day I did come here to kite and this is exactly what Rascal's delivered. A very safe enjoyable kiting experience.
 I read some written feedback of people complaining about taxi costs and other stuff. Honestly my experience was fine. I have used a taxi on arrival and the resort service on departure. The Rascal transportation was cheaper than the taxi. Everybody may have different feelings and experience, mine was very good. At the end of the day all is down to people, when I left I felt sadness, I really bonded with the other guys, the big lunch table oblige you to sit and talk with others. You start to share and build friendship. This is exactly what is happened.
 This is not an hotel, this is a very nice place, built by a guy that likes to sit on the evening with people and talk about sport and stories. While doing that he gives work to many local families. So member when you drink a beer with Mondy, with the money you pay for the beer, he is supporting someone son to go school and have an education.
 100% thumbs up for The Rascal's

Good experience at the Rascal Kite resort. I have booked a 9 night stay with about a month notice. I have been suggested this place from other kitesurfers that have been there already. This is a place created by kitesurfers for Kitesurf! Rooms are nice and clean, don't forget you are in a poor country and the standard they keep there is very close to European standard. The crew is local, all good hearted guys that work hard, but remember there is not hotel and restaurant school in the country, do not expect that level of professionalism. But for all the duration of my stay, I have had no one issue. Food very genuine and fresh. The real strong point of this place is the service offshore. The kiting spot is 7 minutes boat away from the resort. The kite school provides material and professional trainer. All the lessons are supported by radio. At every stage of your progression, the instructor communicate with you. Rascal's offer a service of boats patrolling the area, if you have a problem just look around. My last day I have pushed my luck keep kiting even if the wind was dropping (come on... It was the last day) and I ended up floating in a flat water pond with no wind. I was already thinking how to reach shore when I heard the motorboat. The guys on the beach look after all their customer and they spotted me in difficulties and sent the boat.
At the end of the day I did come here to kite and this is exactly what Rascal's delivered. A very safe enjoyable kiting experience.
I read some written feedback of people complaining about taxi costs and other stuff. Honestly my experience was fine. I have used a taxi on arrival and the resort service on departure. The Rascal transportation was cheaper than the taxi. Everybody may have different feelings and experience, mine was very good. At the end of the day all is down to people, when I left I felt sadness, I really bonded with the other guys, the big lunch table oblige you to sit and talk with others. You start to share and build friendship. This is exactly what is happened.
This is not an hotel, this is a very nice place, built by a guy that likes to sit on the evening with people and talk about sport and stories. While doing that he gives work to many local families. So member when you drink a beer with Mondy, with the money you pay for the beer, he is supporting someone son to go school and have an education.
100% thumbs up for The Rascal's

The local instructors at Rascals been kiting for years, and enjoy sharing their experiences with guests.&nbsp;The accommodation provided by the Rascals team is thoughtful and intimate, and is great for couples and families&nbsp;looking for a bit of privacy and pampering. All the options below are for IKO certification, but Rascals also offers the option of teaching kitesurfing skills, without providing the IKO certification, if you prefer. This means that you can learn more flexibly, without the constraints of the IKO curriculum.

Rascal Kites

The local instructors at Rascals been kiting for years, and enjoy sharing their experiences with guests.&nbsp;The accommodation provided by the Rascals team is thoughtful and intimate, and is great for couples and families&nbsp;looking for a bit of privacy and pampering. All the options below are for IKO certification, but Rascals also offers the option of teaching kitesurfing skills, without providing the IKO certification, if you prefer. This means that you can learn more flexibly, without the constraints of the IKO curriculum.

Level 1-2-3 w/ certification

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