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The water sports of Cabarete

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Cabarete, located on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. The town is known for its steady trade winds, warm water, and consistent waves, making it an ideal destination for activities such as kiteboarding, windsurfing, and surfing.

Kiteboarding, also known as kitesurfing, is a popular water sport in Cabarete. The town has a large kiteboarding community and is home to several kiteboarding schools and shops. The conditions in Cabarete are perfect for kiteboarding, with steady trade winds and warm water. The town also has a designated kiteboarding beach, Bozo Beach, which is located just a short walk from the main strip.

Windsurfing is another popular water sport in Cabarete. The town is home to a number of windsurfing schools and shops, as well as a designated windsurfing beach, Encuentro Beach. The conditions in Cabarete are ideal for windsurfing, with steady trade winds and consistent waves.

Surfing is also a popular activity in Cabarete. The town has a number of surf schools and shops, as well as a number of great surf spots. The most popular surf spot in Cabarete is Playa Encuentro, which is located just a short drive from the main strip. The waves at Playa Encuentro are consistent and suitable for surfers of all levels.

In addition to kiteboarding, windsurfing, and surfing, Cabarete is also a great destination for stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). The town has a number of SUP rental shops and schools, as well as several calm waterways perfect for paddling. The Laguna Cabarete is a popular spot for stand-up paddleboarding, with crystal clear water and a beautiful lagoon setting.

Cabarete is also home to a number of waterfalls, making it a great destination for waterfall rappelling and canyoneering. These activities involve descending down a waterfall using ropes and other climbing equipment. The 27 Charcos Waterfall is a popular spot for waterfall rappelling, with a series of 27 small waterfalls cascading down a mountainside.

In addition to the various water sports available, Cabarete is also home to a number of boat tour companies offering a variety of activities. These tours typically include snorkeling, whale watching, and visiting secluded beaches. The town is also home to a number of fishing charters, offering deep sea and inshore fishing trips.

Overall, Cabarete is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. The town has a large kiteboarding and windsurfing community, as well as great surf spots and opportunities for stand-up paddleboarding and waterfall rappelling. With its warm water and steady trade winds, it is the perfect destination for a water sports vacation.

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Can you fish from a stand up paddle board?

SUP-stand-up-paddle-board-fishing-red-paddle-co-SUP-fishing-boardFishing from a stand up inflatable paddle board is really very clever. Being able to roll up your equipment and carry it/drive it/sail it into remote locations or stow in the trunk of your hatchback or below decks in your ocean going yacht or lake motor boat, opens up a world of new paddling and fishing locations. But, what if a hook punctures your board? Well, unless you are fishing for 10ft great whites, I wouldn’t worry about hooks piercing your board. A filleting knife perhaps, so you might want to leave that until you are back on a land!

The inflatable stand up paddle board by industry renowned Red Paddle Co the 10’8″ Mega is especially suited to fishing of all sorts. 10’8″ long and 36″ wide, it is very stable, with plenty of room to move, swing and pull your catch aboard. It also has 4 tie down points where you can attach a chest or tackle box etc. If you are new to paddle boarding and need a full kit, it is also available here as a board, paddle and free leash package.