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GOOD FOR: Dreamy climate and standing-depth water within a beautiful nature reserve!

THE LURE

The tiny island of Tobago in the West Indies shows that true paradise can come in small packages. Just 26 miles long and seven miles wide, Tobago is home to empty beaches, exotic wildlife, lush landscapes, mouth-watering cuisine and wonderful local people. In terms of kitesurfing, you'll love the vast uncrowded sailing lagoon, the waves on the reef and the lush, warm turquoise waters.

Spend your days kiting in a beautiful nature reserve in warm, waist-deep water. What's not to like?

Sportif Tobago kiteboarding

THE SET-UP

Pigeon Point is often considered Tobago's most beautiful beach with a long stretch of white sand and warm, aquamarine water. Pigeon Point is protected by a large reef that keeps the water inside the lagoon relatively flat and there are large areas where you'll be kiting in standing-depth water, which is a confidence-booster for anyone, especially beginners.

Dreamy / Photo: Sportif

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Jeremie Tronet cruising at Pigeon Point

Shallow, warm waters, picturesque beaches and safe learning / Photo: Sportif

On a lower tide the water gets even flatter and some nice sandbars will start to emerge. There are kickers to boost off at high tide when the water also gets deep enough to foil in. There are a few wave spots on the outer reefs, which can be good fun when the conditions line up.

Pigeon Point is located within a protected nature reserve – the Pigeon Point Heritage Park - and you'll need to purchase a pass to kite there. Handily, you can pay locally by the day or by the week.

There's another beach nearby called Little Rockly Bay which gets choppier freeride conditions. Neither spot ever gets particularly crowded!

WIND, WEATHER AND WATER

The season runs from December to June, some years also stretching into July. You can get some of the strongest winds in May and June, but it's more humid around then and conditions are most reliable from January to May, with average winds of 15-25 knots on 90% of days. The best time for waves is from November to March.

Air temps average 31°C / 88°F throughout the year, potentially dropping to around 25°C / 77°F at night, so still very pleasant. The water averages 21°C / 70°F all year, so no need for a wetsuit, but a rash vest is a good idea.

SCHOOLS

TOBAGO KITESURF CENTRE teach all levels from total beginners to specialist foiling, wave riding and freestyle. Lessons are either private or with two students per instructor using regularly updated Cabrinha gear, which is also available for hire. The centre is open all year with longer operating hours from November to June.

Languages: English, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian

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ACCOMMODATION

The nearest place to stay is in Crown Point where Sportif Travel can arrange three and four star all inclusive / half board options as well as B&Bs or self-catered apartments.

The beach is about a 15 minute walk away, or you can cycle, drive or get a taxi (car hire is available locally).

There are small convenience stores around Crown Point as well as restaurants, takeaways and street food joints. You’ll also find bars, banks and cash machines and if you need anything more particular then head to nearby Milford which has supermarkets with a bigger selection. This part of Tobago is a safe area for families and you can walk around at night without any worries.

TRAVEL AGENTS

Sportif Kitesurf Holidays provide kitesurfing and multi sport holidays to the very best destinations worldwide. Sportif centres have the latest equipment and highly qualified, experienced staff. Whatever your level, you'll find a range of flexible rental or instruction packages, with a choice of accommodation from budget to luxury 5* hotels, right next to the centres.

www.sportif.travel

info@sportif.travel

Planet Kitesurf Holidays specialise in luxury tailor‐made kitesurf holidays worldwide. Through its team of highly experienced kitesurf travel professionals, the company offers expert impartial advice, backed up by full ATOL and TTA financial protection. Planet Kitesurf belongs to the Planet Travel group, a market leader in active holidays since 2000.

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NO WIND

If there's no wind then the centre at Pigeon Point has SUPs, kayaks, a climbing wall and a half-pipe, so it's a fun place to hang out while you wait for the breeze to fill in and kids will love it there. You can also go snorkelling, diving or take a glass bottom boat tour to explore the coral reefs which are teeming with wildlife. On a night time kayak tour you might get to see the bio-luminescence that this area's waters are known for. Within 45 minutes of Crown Point you can go on hikes in the rainforest and there are various surf spots around the island, too.

GET AROUND

Hire a car or bike as Pigeon Point is around 25 - 40 minutes on foot from most accommodation offered.

CURRENCY

Trinidadian dollar

FOOD AND DRINK

There are small convenience stores around Crown Point as well as restaurants, takeaways and street food joints. You'll also find bars, banks and cash machines and if you need anything more particular then head to nearby Milford which has supermarkets with a bigger selection. This part of Tobago is a safe area for families and you can walk around at night without any worries.

AIRPORT

Robinson International Airport (ANR) is on Tobago and Sportif can arrange your transfer. Port of Spain (POS) on the neighbouring island of Trinidad is bigger with more international flights as well connections between Trinidad and Tobago every hour from 6am to 1am.

TRAVEL AGENTS

Sportif Kitesurf Holidays provide kitesurfing and multi sport holidays to the very best destinations worldwide. Sportif centres have the latest equipment and highly qualified, experienced staff. Whatever your level, you'll find a range of flexible rental or instruction packages, with a choice of accommodation from budget to luxury 5* hotels, right next to the centres.

www.sportif.travel

info@sportif.travel

Planet Kitesurf Holidays specialise in luxury tailor‐made kitesurf holidays worldwide. Through its team of highly experienced kitesurf travel professionals, the company offers expert impartial advice, backed up by full ATOL and TTA financial protection. Planet Kitesurf belongs to the Planet Travel group, a market leader in active holidays since 2000. www.planetkitesurfholidays.com / +44 (0)1273 921 001 / info@planettravelholidays.com

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THE LURE

THE SET-UP

WIND, WEATHER AND WATER

SCHOOLS

ACCOMMODATION

TRAVEL AGENTS

NO WIND

GET AROUND

CURRENCY

FOOD AND DRINK

AIRPORT

TRAVEL AGENTS

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