Kite SUp lessons and Tours, Kite Beach Cabarete

Paddle Board Rentals Lessons and Tours, Kite Beach, Cabarete, Dominican Republic

October 18th, 2013

Method Lodge gets award for best all around SUP Spot!  Wedged between the Kite Beach Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean, the Method Lodge is in a perfect SUP position. No matter the wind or surf, the Kite Beach Lagoon is always fun for paddling. The Lagoon is massive and has miles and miles of trails which snake through the National Park, into the Kite Beach Lagoon as well as going to the mountain. The Beach side offers incredible sunrise wave riding action, generally, there are more good breaks than paddlers. Add in ocean front hotels, year round warm air and water and you have the ingredients for the Best All Round SUP spot.

SUP tours and Rentals, Cabarete Dominican Republic

SUP rentals and tours, SUP tours and Rentals, Cabarete Dominican Republic

Kite Lesson; Teaching Kids

October 9th, 2013

Kite Boarding Lesson; Teaching Kids

Teaching kids can be fun and easy for both the kids and Instructors. Start by attaching the kite directly to the bar (no kite lines). Teach kids how to park and edge.  This is a great time to hammer in safety, control and confidence. For more on the KITEs Method, check out our E-course or join us at Method Lodge on Kite Beach Cabarete.

Teaching kids using 10 meter lines

Teaching kids is fun and easy with the KITEs Method

How to get a perfect Booty

October 4th, 2013

Brazilian girls have round, firm, tanned booties because they get up every morning, grab a body board, fins and hit the water kicking. There is no “booty exercise” that is better for you or more fun. Join us at the Method Lodge for daily Fun, Sun, Exercise and Organic Foods.

Sea Almonds the Ultimate Paleo Food

October 3rd, 2013

One of our staples at the Method Lodge are Sea Almonds…Sea Almonds are the ultimate Paleo foods. They fall like rain, can be stored for years, are easy to sun dry as well as open.  Here is a quick “how to” on how to find, process and eat Sea Almonds. We offer camps and vacations at the Method Lodge which include organic foods, Paddle Boarding and Kite Boarding. Contact us to book your trip.

pull out the almond and repeat the process

then use the knife and almond like a hammer.

Hammer the almond until you hear it crack

open the almonds by tapping a knife in the middle of the almond

Lay the almonds out to dry in the Sun 3-6 weeks

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Kite Beach Living, an interview with SUP and Kite Board Coach, Maui John, about 2012 Hurricane Season for Kite Beach and the North Coast of the Dominican Republic.



Hurricane Season 2012 wave predictions, SUP, Paddleboarding, Cabarete, Dominican Republic



Q. What is your surf forecast for 2012?
A. I just came in from a nice session off a Tropical Wave  . It's was an early wave and i'm looking for an all time SUP 2012 Hurricane Season.

Q. Most of the Hurricane Experts are calling for a mild Hurricane Season, but not you?
A. Ya, there is a big difference between a good surfable swell and a Named Storm. See those guys don't care about the Tropical Wave we just surfed this morning. To them it almost does not exist, to those who crave the wave, these type swells are very important. Look for a lot of surfable swell in 2012 Hurricane Season.

Q. I see, 5 Tropical Waves could be better that one Hurricane that hits the coast.
 A. Ya, more times then not a Named Storm close by does not throw Sup or Surf waves without a lot of wind.

Q. So what are you calling for?
A. A lot of Tropical Storms and Waves, consistent easterly Swell making for quality SUP, Paddle Board waves.

Q. Why do you think this?
A. Heat is gonna be the thing this season...already it's hot and already there is good movement from Africa to through the Dominican Republic.      


Maui John Coaches every level of Paddle Boarding and Kiteboarding from the Method Shop on Kite Beach.  If you are interested in How to Kite Surf or  How to SUP contact Maui John. 809-849-2147.

The SUP and Surf Map pictured above shows the SUP Waves, the Method Shop, and the Kite Beach Lagoon where the SUP Tours and Coaching Happen. 

Interview by Juan Ariel
 
Paddle boarding with  Maui John

Q. How did you get into Paddle Boarding?
A. I started Paddle Boarding years ago as a way to get waves on the outer reefs. I brought Paddle Boarding to the DR from Maui mainly for spear fishing.

Q. How did that go?
A. Not very well, I found out two things for sure:
1. Paddle boards don't work for spear fishing when there is surf.
2. There is a lot of quality surf around the DR.

Q. So you ended up surfing instead of spearing?
A. Ya, I would go out on what I thought were "small' days and I realized quickly that there is quality surf on the outer reefs. The more I paddled the more great waves I found.

Q. Was anyone else out?
A. It was funny, because the older guys from this island know about the waves on the outer reefs, but most people who visit don't think there is any surf other than Encuentro...it's great.

Q. More waves for you.
A. Ya, there are more great waves around the DR than great surfers, that is for sure. Can't say that about many tropical places. In Costa Rica or Puerto Rico there may be 40 good guys on a wave, and here one guy maybe working two or three great breaks.

Q. How has Paddle Boarding changed since you first brought it here.
A. Definitely growing, there are probably 4 or 5 shop/schools now. A lot more people paddling.


Q. What do you enjoy most about Paddleboarding?
A. Coaching...I love to get out in good surf and share my knowledge of how the waves, currents and reef work as well as Coaching the strategies of wave riding.

Q. Do you still get solo sessions?
A. All the time...the North Coast of the DR is amazing...there are so many waves, almost every one I know who paddle boards has their own spot. This is a huge island. It is also an old Island, which matters, old islands have a lot more beaches and reefs.  

Q. So behind the beach there is a lagoon?
A. Yeap, the Kite Beach Lagoon is directly behind the Kite Beach, it's all National Park, beautiful and perfect Paddleboarding. The fact that there is no current and no wind makes it perfect for  anyone of any age to experience Paddlboarding. We offer rentals and tours.

Q. How big is it?
A. Over 80sq kilometers

Q. Huge
A. Yes, massive and beautiful!

Q. Where do you see Paddleboarding  going?
A. Gonna be huge because you can surf the power in the paddle, the wind and waves. You are always surfing when your are on a Paddle Board.

Q. Will it replace surfing?
A. No...well...it will replace parts of surfing like longboards, but  waves like Encuentro and La Boca will always be great for surfing and never be great for Paddleboarding (compared to the outer reefs).

Q. Why is that?
A. Waves close to the beach and hollow are great for surfing where as a big Hawaii-five-0 wave breaking a mile off shore is perfect for Paddle Boarding. Going a mile or two is no problem on a paddle board. I would never lay down and paddle so far away.

Q. So both sports exist but not on the same wave?
A. Ya, that's right. A great paddle board wave is probably not a good surf spot and a good surf spot is probably not a good Paddle board spot.

Q. Which do you like better, Maui or Dominican Republic?
A. Maui and the Dominican Republic are very similar, both are 18 degrees off the equator and surrounded by outer reefs. With that said,  I prefer the DR much more because there are a thousand more breaks and beaches. I love being able to surf solo and develop new spots. DR is the 'new' Hawaii!


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John Holzhall
Method Lodge, Dominican Republic
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Rentals

Method Lodge Condos

Lodging
Method Lodge is located on Kite beach in the Dominican Republic,15 minutes away from Puerto Plata International Airport.
All of our rooms are on the Kite Beach and have:
- AC
- 24 hour power and security
- Cable TV
- All taxes and a quality break fest are included.

A 15% deposit is required, this can be paid via PayPal or check.
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Rooms start at $50usd a night for single occupancy. two bedroom units with full ocean frontage start at $130usd double occupancy. Rooms rates vary depending on the time of year and the number of people in your party. Email us and tell us how many people you are traveling with and what dates you require. Email us  and ask about our Kite lesson and room packages.

Method Lodge Pre-Construction Phase II

Pre-Construction Method Lodge Phase II

Payment Schedule:

12.5% Down

12.5% Site Work

12.5% Blocked In

12.5% Plumbing & Electric

12.5% Windows

12.5% Finishings

12.5% Walk Through

12.5% Delivery of Title

Unit Pricing:

  Building One 
Studio  111, 112, 113 114 - 410sqft $115,000
 One Bedroom 121 & 122 - 721sq ft $195,000

Building Two
1 x One Bedroom ground floor 211 - 961 sq ft 240,000 (reserved)
Two Bedroom 221, 231, 241 1309 sqft $370,000 - $395,000 - $420,000

Building Three
Two Bedroom Ground Floor 1200 sq ft 311, 312 - $320,000 - $360,000
Two Bedroom Second Floor 1200 sq ft 321, 322 - $370,000 - $410,000 (Reserved)
Two Bedroom Third Floor 1200 Sq ft 331, 332 - $395,000 - $420,000
Two bedroom Forth Floor 1200 sq ft 341, 342 - $420,000 - $460,000

The Project:

SUP Paradise

The Lagoon Side of the Method Lodge is finished and it turned out to be Stand Up Paddle Boarding Paradise! Here is a quick Q&A with John Holzhall, the man behind the Method.

Q. Is the lagoon really as cool as it looks?
A. No, it is much better...and it's huge.

Q. Can you kite in it?
A. It's not a "kite spot"...it's SUP (Stand Up Paddle Boarding) Paradise. There is a canal that runs around and through the lagoon.
Q. How close is it to Kite Beach?
A. It's the back side of kite beach.

Q. Are there any crocodiles?
A. No, nothing dangerous or poisonous.

Q. How long does it take to get around it?
A. It takes me about an hour, we are having a "race around the lagoon" next month so we'll get an official time.

Q. Is it a guided tour?
A. Most trips are not, but when people want to go around the entire lagoon they go with a guide the first time because it's easy to get lost until you know the "doorways."

Q. Has anyone ever got lost?
A. Ya, but no one has ever stayed lost. We know the lagoon well and our search team consists of the areas best fishermen.

Q. Can anyone do it?
A. Pretty much, it is a lot easier than SUP on the ocean...so people get comfortable quickly.

Q. How do people find you?
A. Look for the blue surf shop on Kite Beach (lagoon side of the street) or methodlodge@gmail.com 809-849-2147

Time for the Front Yard

The back yard (Lagoon/National Park) is finished...we started on the front yard (beach).

Traditionally the "Beach" was separated form the "Resort" by a wall...this might work for other sports, but not for kite boarding or paddle boarding. Kiters need to be able to set up, launch and exit "cross wind" (with out jumping over a wall). We have created what is perhaps the finest "Kite Launch" know to man. Complete with; ocean front compressor, lots of fresh water, foot showers, water fall showers, shade and a big grass area for rigging as well as gear lockers steps away from the launch! For more about the Method Lodge Resort contact us.