Cabarete, DR

FIG. 1 view of Cabarete launch looking N with windsurfers visible near the breaking water

Places to Stay:

El Magnifico

FIG. 2 view within of El Magnifico in Cabarete

Places to rent gear:

Vela     CNS    Club Mistral     Windsports Club

To book a flight, use Orbitz and use POP as destination Puerto Plata

Cabarete is not recommended unless you are a real jock.  The water has large swells, the water is deep, they do not rent PFDs, and the water is often crowded.  If you are a jock, and have your water starts, jibes, and use of footstraps down, this is a viable place to windsurf.  However, keep in mind that crime is high, and they are always looking for ways to increase the charge.  Some guidelines, 1) take only travelers checks, 2) always buy insurance when you rent gear, 3) do not stay more than one week unless you know the environment well.

Cabarete is superior in that there are some other interesting activities to do while you are there.  Check out:

Iguana Mama     Tours, Trips, Treks & Travel

or email Richard Weber of Tours, Trips, Treks & Travel for info

It is not advisable to rent a car and wander the island by yourself, you will never make it back.

FIG. 3 view of main drag in Cabarete

Cabarete is situated at 20 North Latitude.  Therefore it doesn't consistently get the trade winds and thus the wind is not good all year round.  Best winds are June and July.

FIG. 4 view of Cabarete launch area looking NE on an evening

FIG. 5 view of Cabarete launch area looking NW on a July evening--the windsurfers in the foreground and the kiters in the background closer to the point