Kitesurfing Bahamas Exuma

Consistent winds, crystal clear, warm, sandy bottom water, and pristine beaches make Exuma in the Bahamas, one of the best kiteboarding spots. Conditions range from waist deep water for lessons, flat water, sandbar rollers, waves, and best of all, there are no crowds in Exuma. Join Extreme Sports Cafe's partner Exuma Kitesurfing School for a dream kitesurfing experience in the Bahamas.

Exuma is located in the southern Bahamas and stays warm during the winter cold fronts unlike the northern and central Bahamas (Andros, Bimini, Grand Bahama, Abaco, Eleuethera and Nassau/New Providence). Exuma gets a boost from the Trade Winds, combined with frontal winds, making the Exumas the windiest Bahamas kiteboarding destination.

 

  • The Exuma Islands are divided into three major sections: Great Exuma, Little Exuma and The Exuma Cays. There are 365 cays on the north and south sides. 
  • Great and Little Exuma Islands are located about 120 miles southeast of Nassau/Paradise Island, connected by a bridge over a narrow channel known as “The Ferry.” The anchor of the Exumas archipelago is Great Exuma. Here, you’ll find the laid-back capital George Town and a great selection of casual Bahamian restaurants. Hotels here range from condo-resorts to locally owned fishing lodges.
  • A short boat ride from Great Exuma Island is a barrier cay that protects the main island from the Atlantic. Many of the Exuma Cays are private, some operating as luxuriously exclusive private-island resorts and others the ultra-exclusive homes to the stars.

With beautiful blue water everywhere, the Exumas are a dream destination for those seeking the ultimate escape, and the new levels of luxury now available in both the Cays and Great Exuma Island are also a definite draw.
Kitesurfing Bahamas Exuma - South side kiteventure

Kitesurfing Courses on Exuma in The Bahamas from Extreme Sports Cafe

All of our Kitesurfing Bahamas Courses on Exuma can be booked online

Below are brief descriptions of the 3 main Exuma Kite surfing School riding and Kiteventure areas. There are about another seven super nice riding areas, three of them are waves, as well as an eight mile downwinder from the Exuma Kitesurfing beach house to emerald bay.

Kite Island Kiteventure - A versatile island launch with flat water, rollers and waves

Kite Island is located 1.5 miles north east of the Exuma Kite surfing school and Shoreline Beach Bar in Rolleville. It takes about 10 minutes to get here by boat. This area is very versatile and has waves. There are two brakes, the inner and outer reef, as well as sandbar flat water, small knee to waist high rollers in shallow, crystal clear water with open spaces and with no crowds. This Kiteventure is ideal if you're going to spend time at Shoreline Beach and want to maximize your session. You can downwind back to the Shoreline Beach Club after your session and relax on the deck with a nice meal and drinks. Includes two trips to Kite Island. 
Kitesurfing Bahamas Exuma - Kite Island Kiteventure

The Gem Kiteventue -  A remote sandbar in pristine marine natural beauty

This wing shaped sand bar is located 22 miles southeast of george town. It takes about 1 hour to get here by boat, the main feature here is flat water riding, with a super flat lagoon during high tide. the riding area is shallow, crystal clear water, and open space with no crowds. There is ample beach where you can relax in between sessions. There's no development in the area and it's often been described as "remote" and is breathtakingly beautiful. Kitesurfing Exuma Bahamas Gem Kiteventure

Crystal Kiteventue - Sandbar rollers and super flat water

This crescent shaped bay is located 7 miles southeast of George Town in the Moriah Harbour National Park. it takes about 20 minutes to get here by boat with incredible views along the way. The main feature here is super flat water riding, crystal clear water, sand bars, small rolling waves on the outside and open space with no crowds. There are several pristine, powder sand beaches here where you can relax in between sessions. This is the most popular Kiteventue. 
Kitesurfing Bahamas Exuma - Crystal Kiteventure

All of our Kitesurfing Bahamas Courses on Exuma can be booked online

Kitesurfing Exuma Getting Around

On Great Exuma and Little Exuma, you may choose to rent a car or scooter to get around, but taxis are readily available by phone and usually stationed at the airport to meet incoming flights. The Cays are easily reached by scheduled ferry service from the mainland. While on the cays, you'll find that walking is the preferred mode of transport, but bicycles are sometimes available at hotels and resorts.

 

  • Rental Cars - You must be 21 years old and possess a valid driver's license for all rentals. Visitors may use their home driver’s license for up to three months or an international driver's license. But remember, when you take to the road, please keep to the left. Pedestrians should remember to look right then left before crossing streets.
  • Taxis - Although metered rates vary by island, they are reasonable and are fixed by law. Surcharges often apply for more than two persons and extra luggage. Suggested tip is 15% of fare.

Kitesurfing Bahamas Exuma - Sapphire Kiteventure
Kitesurfing Exuma Bahamas Getting There

Getting here is easy, fly direct to George Town, Exuma, Bahamas (GGT) from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Nassau, Atlanta, or Toronto.

 

  • There is one major airport serving The Exuma Islands – Exuma International Airport (GGT). Frequent domestic and international scheduled flights are available.
  • Bahamas Ferry Services provide, high-speed ferry services on a fully air-conditioned vessel from Nassau.

Kitesurfing Courses on Exuma in The Bahamas from Extreme Sports Cafe

All of our Kitesurfing Bahamas Courses on Exuma can be booked online
Kitesurfing Bahamas Exuma - Crystal Kiteventure

Kite Boarding Certification - All Extreme Sports Cafe Kitesurfing / Kiteboarding courses follow the IKO (International Kitesurfing Organisation) assessment system. (unless stated otherwise) Our kitesurf instructors are IKO qualified and at the end of each course students will receive a kitesurfing IKO card with their achieved level. All the necessary kitesurfing equipment is provided for students (excluding food and drinks) and the kitesurf courses last between 4 and 5 hours per day depending on the wind conditions. Students are advised to wear a hat and apply sun-cream as they will be spending a lot of time in the sun. Students must be 16 years or older, although we can teach children under 16 to kitesurf, with their parent’s permission and presence.


Who runs our Kitesurfing courses?

Extreme Sports Cafe and it's partners run Kitesurfing courses in the Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Caribbean, Cyprus, Egypt, Fiji, Bali, Kenya, Lanzarote, Mauritius, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Rodrigues Island,  South Africa, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, Thailand and Vietnam. We are quite confident that we have Europe, Asia and Africa well covered with a range of exciting, challenging and fun courses or packages for you to learn to Kitesurfing in most parts of the world and will have more Kiteboarding centers elsewhere soon...


Where do I take it from here?

You can go on to improve your Kiteboarding with more practice and advanced courses allowing you to, become an instructor and teach others, take part in competitions worldwide, join a club and / or buy your own Kiteboarding equipment and go Kiteboarding whenever you want. Let us know how we can help...

Kitesurfing books we recommend...

Kitesurfing: The Complete Guide

Author: Ian Currer

In this guide, Ian Currer takes you through the complete basics of the exciting, yet complex sport of kite surfing, or kiteboarding. He uses simple language which even the novice has no trouble interpreting, accompanied by helpful diagrams and at all times keeps your interests focused on kitesurfing.

Even as an intermediate kitesurfer, I have picked up many useful tips from the guide, which has helped me improve my jumping considerably. I recommend anyone who is serious in taking kitesurfing as a sport, to get hold of this book.

Kitesurfing: The Complete Guide: Amazon.co.uk: Ian Currer: Books 

If you have any questions, then please don’t hesitate to get back to us – we’ll be only too pleased to help. After all, the team at ESC are passionate about our various sporting disciplines – we want you to be, as well!

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