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Saltys Kitesurf Village Kilifi
KILIFI - Kenya -
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SALTY’S KITESURF VILLAGE IS A SUSTAINABLY AND ETHICALLY RUN ESTABLISHMENT ON BOFA BEACH, KILIFI.
With beautiful tropical waters, calm lagoons and great waves out on the reef our Kitesurf center, beach bar and restaurant is perfect for kite surfers. We cater to all kitesurfing styles, holidays and also provide affordable accommodation to our visiting kite surfers.
At Salty’s, we believe that an awesome kite surfing holiday is the product of perfect location, yearly reliable winds and all great facilities!
At our dedicated kite surfing center you can rent kitesurfing equipment or book kitesurfing lessons with our dedicated kite surfing team. We also have the best beach bar & restaurant in Kilifi, accommodation, free WIFI, chill-out areas, equipment cleaning, storage, rescue facilities and of course, great vibes!
In Kilifi town, only 3km away, you can soak up the local atmosphere during a stroll down the streets, visit the fresh veg market, watch the boats move up and down the creek, hang out with the locals in tea rooms and enjoy local cuisine.
Courses/Instructions |
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Full range of IKO courses: Discovery (Level 1), Intermediate (Level 2), Independant (Level 3) & Advance (Level 4). We also teach Level 5 (Evolution): Freeride, wave riding, freestyle and hydrofoil. Additionally we provide supervised rental and equipment storage services. |
Equipment |
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Kites - NEW 2021 F-one Bandit, Bandit S and Breeze (full range from 6m to 17m). Bars - NEW 2021 Lynx control bars and a series of short line bars (5m to 15m). Twin Tips - F-one: x1 Big One, x3 One (red & blue), Trax + Wainman Joke; Liquid Force Edge; RRD Bliss; North Team Series. Directionals - F-one: x2 Slice, Shadow, Pocket Foil Board (carbon wings) + Slingshot Foil; Indiana Kite Foil. Harnesses - Full size range XS-XL. 50N Buoyancy Aids - Full size range from XS-L. Helmets - Full size range from XS-L. Booties - Full size range from size 36-46. SUPs - Naish and Starboard + paddles. |
Best Season |
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We have two main seasons: Kaskazi: Mid December to beginning March - Lighter wind. Kuzi: May to September - This is the better season for stronger wind and bigger swell. |
Open Season |
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From the 15 Dec to the 15 Mar From the 15 May to the 15 Oct (For every years)
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Wind/Weather |
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Kaskazi: consistent 14-18 knots blowing cross-onshore (from north-east). Weather is usually sunny and hot (warmer wind and water - no wetsuit needed). Wind picks up mid-morning and gets stronger throughout the day, peaking in the late afternoon thanks to the effects of a sea breeze. Kuzi: consistent 20-30 knots blowing cross-onshore (from south-east). Weather is usually sunny with some storms. Air temperatures are much cooler than the Kaskazi season and water is cooler too - suggest using a 1-1.5mm short-sleeve wetsuit on cold days. Wind starts in the morning and blows through to the evening. |
Facilities |
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Retail shop
Bar/Restaurant
Wifi
Children’s Lessons
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