Kitesurfing Season is Flying High at Saint Lucia”s Coconut Bay
Apr 10, 2019
Photo: A natural high in St. Lucia while enjoying kitesurfing at Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa Credit Richard Hallman
VIEUX FORT, Saint Lucia (April 2019) – A sky filled with a kaleidoscope of color means kitesurfing season is in full swing at Saint Lucia’s Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa where conditions are some of the world’s best. Professional instructors offer lessons for everyone from beginners to advanced lovers of this popular sport at the resort’s Surf Shack, a world-class facility on the mile-long Anse de Sables Beach. This season the resort has re-introduced their Surf and Stay kitesurfing package which includes their Premium All-Inclusive stay at Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa as well as beginner lessons and an International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) certification card upon completion.
“Kitesurfing is called the fastest growing watersport and that’s not a surprise, its adrenaline inducing with a wide appeal for all ages,” says Zachary Frangos General Manager of Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa. “We have years of experience having opened our Surf Shack and offering lessons here since 2011, with our ideal conditions our guests who are new to the sport are hooked as soon as they experience the thrill of powering a kite with the wind and flying across the water.” On-shore, 15-25 knot winds from the Atlantic make Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa’s Surf Shack one of the best kitesurfing destinations during the season, November – July. These are great winds with easy riding on flat shallow water inside of the reef for beginner and intermediate enthusiasts, and more waves outside of the reef where experienced riders can take on the Atlantic swell. All skill levels have an easy launch from the Surf Shack’s beachfront staging area.
This season the Surf Shack team has introduced a state-of-the-art, two-way radio communication system allowing the instructors and students to have real-time communication and feedback during lessons. The Surf Shack is also equipped with the latest Naish equipment for lessons and rentals including 2018/2019 Pivot kites and boards, from twin tips to surfboards. Guests are welcome to bring their own gear and for a $25 Daily Facility Fee will receive equipment storage, air compressor usage, assisted launching and landing, and boat rescue and supervision.
The new Surf and Stay kitesurfing package includes Zero to Hero lessons for beginners broken down into three, three-hour sessions with all gear included. The First Stage lays the groundwork to becoming a safe and independent kitesurfer with instruction on how the wind works, assessing safety and safety procedures, gear assembly and flying the kite on land. The Second Stage teaches the skills needed for steering the kite in figure eights, body dragging and the powerstroke, launching, relaunching and board recovery. During the Third Stage students learn how to water start, board body position and edging to control speed. Surf Shack instructors also offer “Refresh & Ride” lessons for intermediate kitesurfers to hone their skills as well as Fun & Fly advanced lessons to improve performance and learn new tricks.
Photo: Kitesurfing at Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, Credit: CB
When kitesurfers aren’t riding the wind Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa offers an array of activities. In addition to watersports including snorkeling, kayaking and stand-up paddleboard, scheduled daily activities include Saint Lucian cooking demonstrations, a Sea Turtle Rescue program (in season), Caribbean Rum Tastings, dance classes, oceanfront yoga, Pilates, aqua aerobics and so much more. There is wet and wild fun for everyone at five pools including two for adults-only and kids of all ages enjoy the CocoLand Waterpark, the island’s largest, with no long lines to stand on to go tubing around the Lazy River and twisting through the Coconut Coaster waterslide.
The Surf and Stay kitesurfing package including the 9-hour Zero to Hero beginner lessons for one guest starts at $2399.00 per room based on double occupancy for a five-night stay and travel through June 30, 2019. There are no resort fees at Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa and all-inclusive rates include all government taxes, gratuities and airport transfers from Hewanorra International Airport as well as. Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa is Saint Lucia’s award-winning Premium All-Inclusive with amenities and facilities including in-room Wi-Fi, unlimited à la carte and buffet dining at 9 indoor, outdoor and stunning ocean side locations; premium spirits at 7 bars; 5 pools (2 adults only); supervised Kidz Klub, a mile-long beach; an oceanfront spa; the island’s largest waterpark; daily activities; nightly entertainment; Caribbean Rum Tastings; Chocolate Buffets; adults-only breakfasts, watersports, in-season, turtle watching and more.
For more information call Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa toll-free from North America at 877-252-0304 or visit cbayresort.com. Follow @coconutbay on Facebook, @_coconutbay on Twitter and @cbay_stlucia on Instagram.
About Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa offers two worlds in a mile-long oceanfront setting along Saint Lucia’s exotic south coast, minutes from Hewanorra International Airport and the island’s most exciting attractions. The resort’s 250 air-conditioned rooms are shared between Harmony, the adults-only oasis and family-friendly Splash wings. Facilities and amenities include nine restaurants, seven bars serving premium brand spirits, five pools including two for adults-only at Harmony, a full-service salon and oceanfront spa, the island’s largest waterpark, supervised Kidz Klub, free in-room Wi-Fi, concierge service, nightly entertainment, themed dinners and full-service weddings including the exclusive Eternity Beach setting. Sports and fitness offerings include a kitesurfing (in season) and windsurfing center, tennis courts, basketball courts, snorkeling, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, paintball, a fitness center and daily activities including yoga and Pilates classes and turtle watching (in season).
Coconut Bay’s awards for outstanding facilities and customer service include the 2019 Islands All-Inclusive Award for “Best Resort Pool,” 2019 and 2018 British Weddings Award “Best Destination Wedding Venue,” 2018 Caribbean Wedding Industry Award for Caribbean Destination Wedding Resort, 2018 Fodor’s Best award for #1 Best Hotel for a Family Vacation in Saint Lucia and 2018 Fodor’s Best awards for Saint Lucia’s Best All-Inclusive Hotels and Best Beachfront Hotels, 2018 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence, Travel Weekly 2018 Silver Magellan Award Winner for Overall Beach Resort, 2017 Magellan Gold Award Winner for an Overall Beach Resort, 2018 HotelsCombined Recognition of Excellence, 2017 British Weddings Award Best Destination Wedding & Honeymoon, 2017 Golden Apple Award for Outstanding Quality, 2017 Family Vacation Critic Favorite Award Winner, Parents Magazine & TripAdvisor® 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts 2016, 2016 Magellan Award Winner for a Family Resort, TripAdvisor® 2016 Travelers” Choice Award, TripAdvisor® 2015 Hall of Fame award; TripAdvisor® Travelers” Choice® Award as one of the “Top 25 Hotels for Families in the Caribbean, 2015 Hotels.com Certificate of Recognition, Travel Agent Magazine “The Advisor”s List” Caribbean: Best Hotels for Romance and Best Hotels for Families, “Best All-Inclusive Family Resort” – Travel & Leisure magazine, July 2013, one of Family Vacation Critic’s “2014 and 2015 Best Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts for Families” and a “2014 Family Critic Favorite.” For more information visit cbayresort.com.
