the easy life - A GUIDE TO KITEBOARDING IN TURKS AND CAICOS

If you’re looking for smooth, comfortable progression, you’ve found the right location. You’ve probably seen alluring action videos from many pro riders and teams that were shot here, but the TCI’s (Turks and Caicos Islands) are especially ideal for beginner to intermediate kiters who want the rush of kiting, without the fuss or danger. You’ll usually be riding your ten to 17 metre kites with your twin-tip, so this is usually bigger kite riding, but so many people enjoy that. The main spot is at Long Bay beach — a three mile long, soft white sand strip, lined with beautiful accommodation and water conditions that are suited to all levels of kiter.

So, how does it work? Favourable kitesurfing conditions in the Turks and Caicos come from a combination of trade winds, combined with a strong thermal induced wind that’s generated by the 90 mile, shallow Caicos banks.

If you’re looking to shoot your King of the Air entry video while here, you will be disappointed because this is a much more gentle wind, averaging around 15 knots from the east. However, the winds tend to turn on at sunrise and you can be kiting all day. This isn’t your typical sunrise and sunset thermal wind – it’s just generally ‘on’ all day, though you may experience a lull between around 1 and 2pm at the peak of the midday