Wouldn't you love to be here: Recreo Costa Rica!

groundclown · Since 12 May 2007 135 Posts Hood River Stoked

Hey Everyone -- Just want to let you all know about a killer kiteboarding opportunity in Costa Rica's remote North Pacific coast during windy season. Check the links below for more info or read on..

The packaged deal costs only $1500 per person and includes 7 nights/8 days stay at Recreo (see link below) a private luxury villa with ocean/mountain view, private pool, your own dedicated chef and maid; premium food package that includes 3 meals a day and top-shelf liquor and snacks tailored to your taste. The trip also includes 5 days of kitboarding instruction with all gear included. And when you're not kiting, there's jungle canopy tours, kayaking, horse back riding, snorkeling, golf carts for transportation, and much, much more.

Dates are February 21st to 28th and February 28th to March 7th.

PM me for more information.
Jonathon

http://www.recreocostarica.com/packages/
http://windwing.com/dnn/Default.aspx?tabid=162

groundclown · Since 12 May 2007 135 Posts Hood River Stoked

So, this place frick'n rocks! We flew into Liberia, and within 2 hours were on the water.(after a quick tour of Recreo) Clear blue skies, blue water, and 25-35mph winds. It blows all night and all day. The last 2 days have been easy 7m. the bay is huge. lots of exploring to be done on and off the water. Once you cross the middle of the bay, you are in Nicaraguan waters. There is a big island with a jetty / sandbar,(flat water) and a reef section with some flats that some guys do speed runs.
The Recreo resort is SWEET. Everything is at your disposal. What do you want to drink? where do you want to go? What do you want to see? It is DONE! Damn! I forgot to call in my massage.
We will be testing the Hero cam, so that should bring some sick shots. Busy tonight, but will post some more pics and vids later.

Mark · Sat Feb 28, 09 9:14 pm

Looks like fun! Keep the pics coming!

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

Gotta love the white caps and you are the only guy in the picture. nice man!! Solo sesh!

alleycat · Since 29 Jun 2006 176 Posts Portland Stoked

Wow looks awesome man, if this becomes an anual event I would like to jump join you next year..
Keep the pictures comming...

groundclown · Since 12 May 2007 135 Posts Hood River Stoked

That dude was trying out my 7m. I was at the camera. There were about 3-5 riders out at a time that day, but the bay is miles long, and like a mile wide. the land on the other side is Nicaragua. In my three days here, the kite of choice has been between 5-10m depending on weight and riding style. I was on a 12m just before dark the first day.(should have been a 7m) and have been on a 5m except when swapping onto a 10m to rescue someone's board.(my gear just got packed for the day) I should have been on a 7m the whole time, but my 7m and board didn't make it until today.

Bettyboarder · Sat Feb 28, 09 11:53 pm

Phil and I went there a few years ago...it's an amazing place cant wait to go back.

Have a great time and a Imperial for us!!

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

Glad your having fun. now go find some waves or at least to Arenal for the swell.

Cap · Since 12 Mar 2008 50 Posts Hood River

Out in the middle of the bay there are some nice swells because of the 30 kt winds blowing all day. Bob kited over to a sandbar break on the other side and found some nice waves. Deb and I going there today. I left my fins at home for my Open Ocean surfboard. I wish you were here to make me some fins.

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

Bummer about the fins, want me to Fedex them? Dare you to go over to Nicaragua:

"U.S. citizens are cautioned that strong currents and undertows off sections of Nicaragua's Pacific coast have resulted in a number of incidents of drowning. Powerful waves have also resulted in broken bones, and injuries caused by sting rays are not uncommon in popular resort bathing areas. Warning signs are not posted, and lifeguards and rescue equipment are not readily available. U.S. citizens contemplating beach activities in Nicaragua's Pacific waters should exercise appropriate caution."

Nak · Sun Mar 01, 09 10:03 am

VERY cool spot!!! Glad you guys are having fun. Very Happy

moonjam · Since 01 Mar 2009 1 Posts New Member

Hi Baby -- I am so happy you are having fun! Take more pics and enjoy immensely!! Meli-Meli

groundclown · Since 12 May 2007 135 Posts Hood River Stoked

Here you go..... should get a real shoot tomorrow. busy teaching today. forecast for Tuesday... 40+mph

Cap · Since 12 Mar 2008 50 Posts Hood River

Just another windy day in CR. After tennis and a swim in the big pool we were back at the the beach. It was more of the same, others mostly on 7-9's and even some 5's. I'm the big guy so still on the 09' Batwing 10M. Here are a few more pics of the new Batwing 10M that everyone's really liking. Tonight we got some local teak wood and some thruster fins from a local and Bob and sawed and sanded and might have the OO surfboard back on the water.

windwing kite · Since 14 May 2007 15 Posts

DownStream · Since 18 Apr 2007 381 Posts Obsessed

wow, what an amazing place - the food and accommodations are as sick as the wind!

groundclown · Since 12 May 2007 135 Posts Hood River Stoked

due to the high winds we had little net time in CR. I have some more editing to do, but have lots of pics and some surfhero vids I will through up soon. I had the pleasure of meeting a sting ray. My foot got infected, and I am still recovering. my last few days TRYING to ride kinda sucked. makes for a nice carnage video though. was colapsing just riding in a straight line. Not on my comp, or I would post at least one pic. Sorry.
Jonathon