Gampaha is a big town in Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is situated on the north-east of the capital Colombo. It is also the sixth largest urban area in Western Province after Colombo, Negombo, Kalutara, Panadura and Avissawella.
The Knuckles Mountain Range, which lies in Sri Lanka, in the districts of Matale and Kandy, is a well-known eco tourism venue. It is also known as the Knuckles National Heritage and Wilderness Area.
All lessons are according to guidelines of VDWS. Kalpitiya main lagoon which is only a 1.4km away from town centre will be the teaching area. Depending on the wind conditions courses are run infront of school or we take you to the sand bank using our house boat.
Kalpitiya main lagoon provides perfect conditions for both beginners and intermediate kiters. On both sides of the lagoon the teaching areas are always shallow waters where you will be able to stand. This improves the learning speed and offers you the best conditions for progress.
All lessons include the newest material – (Core and Crazyfly-Kites and Boards) plus impact / swimming vests
3 days 3 hours per day (9 hours) for 2 or more persons –€ 250 (per person)
3 days private lessons 2.5 hours per day (7-7.5 hours) –€ 300 (including equipment and material insurance)
Come with us on a daytrip giving you the chance to have a unique experience and getting to know another great kite-spot in Sri Lanka and also the unforgettable experience of a down winder on the open Indian Ocean.
Kappalady Lagoon is located about 18km South of Kalpitiya – the transfer via Tuk/Tuk or Van will last about 30 mins. The lagoon is famous for its constant side to side offshore winds from South West (only in Summer-Season), coming from the open ocean. We have to admit that the wind is a little more constant than in our Kalpitiya lagoon. The small size of the two lagoons ensures great flat water with no wind-swell and waves at all.
PROGRAM / DAY PLAN
We will pack our gear and leave at 10:00am in the morning.
Returning time is 17:30pm. The price per person is 29€ (including Transport, Lunch and Guided Down winder)
After arrival we get ready for the water and will spend up to 2 hours – kiting in perfect conditions in the lagoon.
For lunch you can choose your meal from the resort-menu like Club sandwich or Spaghetti Bolognese.
Before we start the down-winder we will have a briefing with all participants to make sure everything and everybody will be safe. Around 3pm we will start the down-winder which takes about 90 minutes*.
During the down-winder there are various spots where the waves are running nice and smooth. Wave sizes vary from 1 to 3 m with a sandy underground, just a perfect and safe playground for all of you who want to have a first experience.
NOTE:
Minimum requirement to take part in this down winder trip is to be able to hold the height
Please get in contact with our Kite-Team for more information and booking.