Where to Ride
Cabarete Bay
Cabarete, Dominican Republic — Sailed from Vela, the long-established windsurf/kite/wing shop right on Cabarete Bay — shop, rentals, and lessons all in one spot, and a fixture of…
Firsthand verified
Cabarete, Dominican Republic — Puerto Plata Province
Sailed from Vela, the long-established windsurf/kite/wing shop right on Cabarete Bay — shop, rentals, and lessons all in one spot, and a fixture of the bay for many years. Three separate trips here (of many more sessions).
Firsthand-verified (2026-08-29) by Will. Coordinates approximate — general Cabarete Bay area; the exact Vela Cabarete pin wasn't independently confirmed via research.
Key Facts
- Water type
- Mixed — flatter water close in, with wave/swell further out; consistent cross-shore trade winds.
- Best wind direction
- Cross-shore trade winds, typically E/ESE
- Skill level
- Intermediate+ for the open bay conditions, though Vela's on-site instructors run structured lessons for beginners too
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