Next time you are coming back from the airport headed towards Dickenson Bay, take a look at the first beach you come. It just happens to be kite heaven. Located on the north side of Antigua at Jabberwock, Kite Antigua is the place to catch the wind. It’s a perfect place to learn how to kite, or to take your riding to the next level. The man to see is Adam Anton and his team of kite kooks. These hot shot riders are quite talented, one Andre Phillips being a professional kiter. He no longer competes but he is at every event and travels the world for his passion, kiting. The warm trade winds blow during the months of December through May, and also during the summer months of July and August. The wind direction is usually side-on which is great for all skill levels with mostly bump and jump conditions, perfect for launching airs. They have a few flat areas for tricks where they have a 60 foot A- frame slider and a kicker, and when the wind is from the north (more on-shore) the shore break can be really fun for bashing lips as well. I have flown a kite but prefer to stick to my Stand Up Paddle Board of a nice 4.7 windsurf sail. For me the pure enjoyment is watching the boyz fly thru the air. Cheers
Tags: Adam Anton, Andre Phillips, Kite Antigua, Kite Boarding, Kite Surfing, kiteboarding, Stand Up Paddle Board
