ISLAND LOCATION

• Bahamas Kitesurfing School is located in San Salvador, which is one of the islands of the Bahamas.

• Click here to view it on Google Maps

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CLIMATE

• The climate in the Bahamas is nearly the same all year round and mostly sunny

• Summer Season (June - October: 27-31C

• Winter Season (November - April: 25-27C (passing cold fronts can drop the temperature to 20C or lower)

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BEST SEASON

• Winter season is the best season in the Bahamas for stronger and more consistent winds.

• The winter season starts from November - April.

• The peak of the winter season and the highest wind potential is January - February.

• Winds can average from 15-20 knots on a good day. 25-30+ knots potential with cold fronts.

• No beginner lessons are available in winds over 25+ knots. Intermediate to advanced lessons and rentals to advanced riders are possible.

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LOW SEASON (FOIL SEASON😉)

• May - June are normally the lowest wind potential months and the highest chance for rain. 

• July - August can be better weather, with good winds again but much warmer than the winter season.

• More seagrass and algae on the water and beach.

• June to November is the hurricane season.

• The peak of the hurricane season is from September - October so these months have the highest potential for major storms.

• Winds can average from 12-15 knots for the summer season.

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KITE SPOTS

• Snow Bay -  Located on the east-south side of the island where the winds are mostly dominant, Snow Bay is a protected bay surrounded by beautiful natural cays and reef breaks and home to the lagoon entrance. This makes Snow Bay the safest, easiest, and most unique beach on the island for all wind sports of all levels.

• Depending on the weather and skill level of the individual or group, occasionally guests can experience different. locations around the island such as Clubmed Bay, North Beach, and inside the lagoon.

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LESSONS RECOMMENDATIONS

• Sunglasses with floaty straps

• Long sleeve rashguard

• Sunscreen

• Wetsuit  (in case of cold fronts) We generally don't need a wetsuit but it can get really cold during cold fronts and we can have them very frequently during the peak of the winter season.

• These recommendations are not required generally but will make your sessions a lot more comfortable, especially in the case of extreme weather such as cold fronts and long sun exposures.

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SPOKEN LANGUAGE

• Official language: English

• French Instructor in training

 

CURRENCY

• Both U.S. and Bahamian dollars are accepted interchangeably throughout San Salvador and the Bahamas

• $1 Bahamian Dollar  = $1 US Dollar

 

PAYMENT​

• Payments are accepted in CASH only ( Bahamian Dollar or USD).

• We do have an ATM on the island that accepts only VISA CARDS. 

• We also have a bank that will accept most major card cards such as master cards, however, this will require you to enter the bank and present 2 forms of identification.

• *Options to pay with a credit card and online coming soon*

 

BANKING HOURS

• Monday - Friday:  9:30am to 3.00 pm

• ATM is open 24/7

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TRANSPORTATION

• Roundtrip transportation is available to all students taking lessons.

• Transportation can be arranged upon request for all other kiteboarding-related inquiries for a small fee.

• We can pick up from anywhere on the island and directly for Clubmed Reception.

 

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