KiteGlobing

Imagine yourself flying a kite while surfing on water. How is that possible? KiteGlobing, a water sports centre located at Bel Ombre, will embark you on a thrilling adventure through kitesurfing. Water sports fans and lovers, get ready to rock the sea. If you love sports, if you love the sea and if you love kites or if you love all three at the same time – then this water sports is just for you. Get all set to experience a thrilling ride on the sea with kitesurfing. This water sport, practised and taught in many countries including Australia and Maui, is the most accessible extreme sport. At first glance, kitesurfing may look hard and complicated but it is probably one of the easiest water sports to learn. KiteGlobing, a certified Watersport Centre has been offering kitesurfing activities and lessons to the public in Mauritius since 2010. Located in Bel Ombre at the C Beach Club/Heritage Resorts and in Palmar/ Belle Mare at the Maritim Crystals Resort, the centre offers a high quality service and tailor-made services. Among the various water sport activities are kitesurfing, Surfing, Stand Up Paddle, Wakeboarding and Boat Excursions. In addition, watersport activities are free of charge for the guest of Maritim Crystals Resort. The centre is led by Kathrin Ernest from Germany and her Mauritian husband Maxell Ernest. These passionate kite surfers will do everything to make their guests feel at home. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"16232","attributes":{"class":"media-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-27366","typeof":"foaf:Image","style":"","width":"640","height":"313","alt":"kitesurfing"}}]]   Why is it the best out of many top kite surf spots? Kathrin Ernest explains that the spot is multifaceted and therefore suited for beginners, advanced kite-surfers and anything in between. “The spacious lagoon has flat water as well as waves further out close to the reef. This is a perfect spot even for families, with a distance of only a few steps from the Hotels and the Centre where you can find the C Beach Club that has everything ranging from a pool with sun-beds to very nice facilities. The Kite Centre is attached to the C Beach Club which provides: clean changing rooms with warm water, a beach restaurant, beach loungers, a pool, a bar, table tennis equipment, a volleyball court and much more.” Regarding the kite surf material, there is no need to worry. KiteGlobing offers the complete equipment from the North and is always takes care of new and good material. Plenty of storage space, a rescue boat & service are available as well. Even surfing and the new trend Stand Up Paddle can be done for a small fee or even free of charge for the kite surf guests. KiteGlobing’s centre in Palmar/Belle Mare is located by the Maritim Crystals Beach Hotel. An additional reception found at the Veranda Palmar Beach Hotel offers a transport service to the main spot with the Kitesurfing rescue boat, which will take about seven minutes. Note that guests from other hotels are most welcome. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"16233","attributes":{"class":"media-image wp-image-27367 alignleft","typeof":"foaf:Image","style":"","width":"331","height":"376","alt":"kitesurfing1"}}]]“We teach children from the age of 7 years and up. We only offer Private (1:1) and Semi-Private (2:1) lessons to guaranty highest safety and fast success. All our instructors are VDWS or IKO certified. We teach with the best and safest North Kiteboarding Equipment which is on the kite surf market,” highlights the General Manager. For further information, you can visit the kitesurf centre reception at the watersport centre of the Maritim Crystals Resort or the Veranda Palmar Hotel. Parking is available either at the public beaches nearby or at the hotel. You may also get in touch with Steeve, the centre manager, by calling on (+230) 5973 1147 or Max on (+230) 5717 5348. If you wish to get more information about the services offered at the Bel Ombre Kite center, call on 605 5334 / 5717 5348. You may also email KiteGlobing at info@kiteglobing.com or visit the website www.kiteglobing.com