Santa Kite Cabo Verde

YOUR KITESURF & wingfoil SCHOOL
On the No Stress
Island of Sal

Sal Island experience and knowledge will help you to learn kitesurfing and wingfoiling in the best conditions. With IKO certified instructors and the latest, safest gear from the German brand CORE Kiteboarding at the windy spot of Kite Beach, you are guaranteed an exceptional experience. Come join our passionate and experienced family team. Learn Kite Surf and Wing Foil from our pro rider Ricardo Bettencourt, born in Deutschland, "Hamburger Jung!", famously known as "the International Teacher." He speaks german and more 6 languages and brings a wealth of expertise to your learning journey. Join us and master kite and wing foiling!

BROCHURE PDF

KITE LESSONS

IKO international kiteboarding teaching standards

From beginners to advanced wave riding we have you covered

Latest Kite boarding equipment all included

All safety gear used including helmet, wetsuit & impact/life vest included

Transfer to and from the kite spot from Santa Maria included in lesson package

Perfect steady side on shore wind which is almost guaranteed December – April

First we learn the basis and how to get used to a baby kite on the beach
Then you will go into the water for some bodydraguing. You will learn how to move down- and up- wind.
Finally, when you are at ease with the kite, you can practice the waterstart with the board at your feet. You will enjoy your first ride, make transitions, and maybe your first little jumps,…
You will learn priority rules, how to self-rescue, any what to do in any dangerous situation.

DOWNWIND

Kite Beach to Santa Maria Beach:
Group (max 2 pers): 25 €/pers
Private: 50 €
Pedra de Luma to Kite Beach or
Murdeira to Ponta Preta (20Km – 3h)
group (max 4 pers)- 55 €/ pers
Private: 250€

You’re independant in kitesurfing and want to enjoy a downwind. This is a good way to visit the east and west coast of Sal!

WAVE KITESURFING COACHING (4H)

You’re already an expert in kitesurfing and want to give it a try in wave kitesurfing! This is the best way to enjoy this discipline in all the famous spots of Sal Island (Ponta Preta, Ali Baba, Secret Spot and more)!​

You don’t want to bring all your gear for your vacation? We have the solution: Travel lighter and rent the gear here on the spot!

Come try the brand new gear Core : “Nexus” kite is a nice mix between wave and freestyle kite, very reactive to every moves. You can also try the other kites “Section”, with the last twintips “Fusion”.

Feel free to ask any moment.

A deposit of 100€ and an ID/Passport must be done before every rental

WING FOIL LESSONS

Wing control on the beach, maintain board winging, board control, learning to move on the knee without drifting, standing up, get speed to fly on foil, balance control to manage the flight, …

WING FOIL RENTALS

From beginners to experts, our gear ensures an incredible ride for all. Book your Wing Foil session now!

SURF LESSONS

Surf’s Calling in Santa Maria, Sal Island! Join us for thrilling surf lessons amidst this stunning waves. Perfect for beginners and pros alike, our expert instructors ensure an unforgettable experience. Dive into the adventure—book your session now!

SURF RENTALS

Our top-quality gear suits all skill levels for an epic day on the water. Secure your Surf or Longboard rental now and carve the waves on Sal Island’s beautiful coast!

You wanna try surfing, you can rent surfboards here!

Full-day: 40 €

TEAM

RICARDO

Ricardo Bettencourt discovered his lifelong connection with the ocean when he moved with his mother from Hamburg, Germany, to Cape Verde at six. His passion for surfing started in Santa Maria and evolved into a deep love for kitesurfing. Fluent in German, he became an instructor in Europe and participated in various professional competitions. Certified by IKO, Ricardo is now the proud owner of a kitesurf school, ready to teach beginners, intermediates, and experts. His school embodies his expertise and passion, catering to enthusiastic water sports enthusiasts of all levels.

 

ISLAND TOUR

Let’s enjoy an island tour by 4×4. Visit the Harbour of Palmeira, the big town of Espargos, the famous healthy bath of Salinas de Pedra de Lume.

Let’s also ride to Odjo Azul do Burracona (“Blue Eye of Burracona”) which can only be seen at noon when the sun is at its top. This is also a natural swimming pool.

Stop at the Shark Bay and walk into the water through the sharks. Scary time guaranteed !

SurfCAmp in February

Join us for a Kitesurf,  Wingsurf  and Windsurf Camp and discover the greatest sports in the world.

From the 01st to the 15th of February we will be hosting a camp with surflessons and accomodation.

Click below for further information and booking.

SPOTS

1-Kite Beach: The spot to learn how to kite : constant strong side-on wind, with clear water and little waves​
2-Canoa: Nice surfing spot for beginners, beach break​
3-Ponta Preta: For experts, famous big right waves spot, reef break​
4-Ponta do Sino: For intermediates to experts, off-shore, beach break​
5-Ponta Leme: For intermediates to experts, left waves, reef break​
6-Monte Leao: For beginners to intermediates, nice surfing spot, beach break​
7-Secret spot: For beginners to experts, reef break​
8-Ali Baba: For real experts +++, right waves, reef break, pretty dangerous

Ricardo riding in his beautiful homecountry CABO VERDE

REVIEWS

David Juan
David Juan
2023-11-04
Improved a lot my kitesurf skills with Dani. He is a great instructor and I had a great time with the Santa Kite crew. Staff is friendly and there’s a lot of equipment variety
Sascha Uebber
Sascha Uebber
2023-03-23
Alles super, danke Ricardo, klare Empfehlung auch wenn Ihr eine Unterkunft auf der Insel Sal benötigt.
Sascha Uebber
Sascha Uebber
2023-03-23
Ricardo der Inhaber der Kitesurfschule spricht Deutsch, und viele andere Sprachen. Ich konnte bei Ihm neuestes Material für wenig Geld ausleihen und meine Freundin hat Privat Unterricht bekommen. Allinclusive mit abholen und zurück bringen zum Hotel hat alles super geklappt. Einfache Kommunikation. Als kein Wind war hat er uns eine Schnorchel Ausrüstung ausgeliehen Kontaktiert Ihn einfach und lernt ihn unkompliziert an seiner Schule kennen.
Jaakko Haverinen
Jaakko Haverinen
2023-02-15
Ricardo is an absolutely brilliant guy! First time surfing and he held us lessons for two days in a row, could not ask for a better service. Thanks mate!
Pitruchova Katerina
Pitruchova Katerina
2023-01-12
These guys literally made my holidays. Even though I didn't need more then some rental and transfert they had always the best welcome for me and plenty of good advices. I could also see their professionalism with other clients and the progress they made them achieve during couple of sessions. And cherry on the top of the cake, it's the only ones who take you to the spot at 7am sunrise session when you can enjoy it just for yourself. Thank you Santa🤙
Il Hinz
Il Hinz
2023-01-07
Wer einen sympathischen/offenen Menschen mit viel Inselerfahrung sucht wird hier fündig. Ricardo ist immer gut gelaunt, weiß wo‘s gutes Essen gibt und kann einem immer einen Tipp geben 🙂 Plus Er spricht fließend deutsch… Ricardos Surf/Kite Material war im top Zustand (!) was das Surfen natürlich angenehmer macht…. Er legt großen Wert darauf, dass gut mit dem Material umgegangen wird und checkt dies nach dem leihen bzw. vor dem nächsten Verleih. Wir kommen gerne wieder 🙂
Julie Reisch
Julie Reisch
2023-01-07
Ich kann Santa Kite nur empfehlen. Der Besitzer Ricardo ist super freundlich. Er kann viele Sprachen sprechen (u.a. Deutsch, Englisch, Französisch, Spanisch..) und ist dadurch super flexibel. Auch Dani der Mitarbeiter ist total nett. Sie geben nicht nur Kitekurse, sondern man kann auch Equipment ausleihen und sie organisieren Transfer. Surfbretter kann man übrigens auch leihen. Wenn man in Santa Maria auf der Suche nach einer guten Kite-Schule ist, kann ich Santa Kite wirklich nur empfehlen. Ich würde dort immer wieder hingehen.
S Schmid
S Schmid
2020-02-22
Wir haben zwei Wochen bei Santa Kite verbracht. Die Unterkunft direkt über dem Cafe und der Kiteschule war günstig, nahe am Strand, sauber und gemütlich. Die Gastgeber waren super freundlich und das Frühstück lecker. Auch die Kiteschule können wir sehr empfehlen - kompetente, erfahrene und aufgestellte Surflehrer, die uns zu schnellem Lernerfolg verhelfen konnten. Wir würden sofort wieder kommen!
Marek L
Marek L
2019-12-08
really good school and even better instructors 😁🤘 swim jumping to have fun

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Accommodation on-site

For your convenience, our school is located in the same building as Pensão Alcinda Bettencourt, just 100 meters from the beach in Santa Maria. Enjoy cozy rooms and apartments perfect for groups and families. After a day of kite and wingfoil adventures, relax in comfort and take advantage of nearby supermarkets, kitesurfing clubs, and restaurants. Discover how easy it is to enjoy the best of the beach with everything you need right at your doorstep!

CONTACT

Santa Kite Cabo Verde
Zona Tanquinho 1°, in front of Leme Bedje
4111, Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde
santakitecaboverde@gmail.com
Tel/Whatsapp: +238 976 13 73

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BANK DETAILS
Name: Ricardo Xavier da Cruz Bettencourt
BANK: N26
IBAN: DE50 1001 1001 2625 8298 48
BIC: NTSBDEBTXXX 15