June 2010, by Joanna

We have just finished the Kiteboarding World Cup right in front of the LEK school this weekend. We had amazing performances by both our local Dominican riders and the international visitors.

Here are the final results:

MEN RESULTS:

1- Ariel Corniel (Ozone, DOM)

2- Kevin Langeree (Naish, NED)

3- Youri Zoon (Slingshot, NED)

4- Alberto Rondina (Cabrinha, ITA)

WOMEN RESULTS:

1- Gisela Pulido (Airush, ESP)

2- Karolina Winkowska (Slingshot, POL)

3- Asia Litwin (Nobile, POL)

4- Bruna Kajiya (Flexifoil, BRA)

A big congratulations to Ariel from Dominican Republic for his great performance.

May 2010, by Joanna

LEK Cabarete are pleased to announce an IKO Instructor Training Course (ITC) in Spanish 1 - 5 Dec and in English 8 - 12 Dec 2010

ABOUT THE ITC

During this fantastic and intensive course you will learn the latest teaching techniques and methods so you can begin your new exhilarating mission as an IKO Kiteboarding Instructor. Mixing your love of kiteboarding with your career can be a reality not just a dream! By becoming and professional instructor you will be on your way to a job you can be passionate and enegerized about, to meeting new people and working in wonderful places all over the world.

ACCOMMODATION

During your ITC you can stay at the brand-new, hip and trendy "Swell Surf Camp" Hotel, just across the street from LEK! 5 nights accommodation in this fun social environment where the common chill out area includes Wi-Fi, pool table, ping pong, table soccer, swimming pool etc includes a great daily breakfast and lunch.

For full information regarding participating in either of these ITCs please email Joanna at info@laureleastman.com

Spaces in the training are very limited and filling up fast. If you are interested in participating it's best to confirm sooner than later.

7 May 2010, by LEK

Join LEK in the beautiful Cook Islands at our two new schools. LEK has partnered with the Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa, and the Aitutaki Lagoon Resort and Spa to bring you exciting South Pacific kiting action.

These beautiful destinations each have a fully operational LEK school and water sports/fitness/wellness program staffed by individuals handpicked by Laurel to provide you the ultimate in kiting vacations.

Don’t miss the opportunity to kite across the “World’s Most Beautiful Lagoon” in Aitutaki or enjoy the warm, flat, and shallow water in Muri Lagoon in Rarotonga.

The windy season has arrived so join us for an adventure you will love!

For more information on the resorts visit www.aitutakilagoonresort.com or www.therarotongan.com

Please feel free to contact LEK for details on how you can kite in these spectacular locations.