First Time to Surf and what fun it is when you have lessons.

Off we went, after learning about surfing on dry land in a lovely stretch of beach called Encuentro Beach in Cabarete, the Dominican Republic.  We had been well instructed by Marcus, who has lived in this seaside city for a long time.  He was here when there were no resorts-just virgin beaches!  Of course, he hasn’t aged a day!  Life here is relaxing and it shows on one’s face.

With Marcus’ blessing and teachings at Cabarete 321 Takeoff Surf School we were ready to go out there with the Cabarete waves and try surfing. Our instructors kept a close eye on us.  They helped us surge our boards forward to help us catch the waves!.

Trying to stand and keep our balance was a lot of fun-we swallowed some ocean water but it was great.  We were timid at first but slowly we started to get the hang of it.  We all were able to stand up on the board and surf within forty five minutes or so in the water.  Soon we needed a break from the relenting ocean.  We caught our breaths, drank some bottled water and couldn’t wait to go back out and try it again.  Which we did!  We couldn’t wait to go back out and test our small but budding knowledge of this sport called surfing.

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Surfing Lessons in Cabarete

www.321takeoff.com  for more information.   Marcus can be reached at  809-963-7873 or email him at 321takeoff@gmail.com for your surfing adventure.

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Video of Cabarete Beach Dominican Republic on a slow day.

Cabarete is known for its winds, waves  and nightlife.  We actually found a day that was relaxing and tranquil when we visited.  Cabarete Beach is a beautiful white sand beach located on the north coast of the Dominican Republic and offers the perfect location for Surfing, Wind Surfing, Kiteboarding and many other water activiteis.  We want to thank 321 Takeoff for inviting us over for surf lessons to be published in a later video.