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To book kiteboarding or paddleboarding only, call Aaron at (305) 942-9635 or email aaronosters@gmail.com.
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About your instructor
Hello, my name is Aaron Osters, and I would like to welcome you to Hawks Cay Resort.Before moving to the Florida Keys I lived in Northeast Ohio, where I spent my free time boating and fishing on Lake Erie. I always dreamed of one day living in the Florida Keys, and in 2004 I made that dream a reality.
I grew up flying kites with my father and discovered two-line sport kites on a trip with him to Lake Erie’s Put-in-Bay Island. Soon after, I started flying two-line power kites and had people convince me that I needed to let the kite pull me on water skis. I thought they were crazy until I saw kiteboarding on TV for the first time.
After moving to the Florida Keys in 2004, I learned how to kiteboard and decided I wanted to become an instructor. I studied and received my Captain's license, Professional Air Sports Association (PASA) certification, and opened my own kiteboarding school.
Since then I have been blessed with the opportunity to spend my days kiteboarding in the Florida Keys, and my passion for the sport has grown with each ride. I am excited to have the opportunity to teach Hawks Cay guests how to kiteboard, and I look forward to spending time on the water with you during your Florida Keys vacation.
Kiteboarding is truly a wonderful and thrilling sport to learn, and I hope you give me the opportunity to share that experience with you.
Sincerely,
Aaron Osters
Island Activities
Download the complete overview of all the fun you could be having at Hawks Cay!Kiteboarding in the Rain05/03/2012
Kiteboarding in the rain.
As a general rule of thumb, if it's raining, get your kite out of the sky and back to safety. Think about what else could be coming out of that cloud, lightening! You are the tallest object in the general area, holding a long lightening rod. Lightening ...read moreHow to set up your kiteboarding kite from a boat.04/17/2012
How to set up your kiteboarding kite from a boat.
Setting up your kiteboarding kite from a boat in shallow water is very easy there is no need to prerig your kite before the trip.
The only thing you'll need is a line to tie your Kite to the boat or a buddy ...read moreHow to set up your kiteboarding kite from a boat.04/17/2012
How to set up your kiteboarding kite from a boat. Setting up your kiteboarding kite from a boat in shallow water is very easy there is no need to prerig your kite before the trip. The only thing you'll need is a line to tie your Kite to the boat or a buddy ...read moreDouble Checking Your Kite Lines04/09/2012
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Double Checking Your Kite Lines
It is important to double check your kite lines to make sure that they are hooked to your kiteboarding kite properly. Making sure there are no twists, crossovers, or tangles in your flying lines after you hook them to your kite is super easy. Simply walk ...read moreNew Kiteboarding Boat03/22/2012
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The long awaited new kiteboarding boat has been in the water and working great. Come down to slip number 30 and check it out. We now have plenty of room for rider trips for those of you that don't need any lessons and just want to ride. Spectators can also ...read moreContact Information02/03/2012
Contact information for Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding.
Our physical address is 798 Duck Key Dr., Duck Key, Florida 33050. Off of US1, at mile marker 61, in The Middle Keys, about a mile South of Conch Key and 7 miles North of Marathon.
Plaza Building, second floor office, dock ...read moreThings to do while your wife, husband, child, or friend is taking a kiteboarding lesson at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina.01/20/2012
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Things to do while your wife, husband, child, or friend is taking a kiteboarding lesson at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina.
Whether you're a local or a tourist down on vacation, Hawks Cay Resort Marina is open to the public. Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding obviously offers kiteboarding and ...read moreWakeboarding Anyone?01/13/2012
We are thinking about adding wakeboarding to the Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Standup Paddleboarding activity lineup and doing a study to determine the demand for wakeboarding. Please let us know your thoughts on whether or not you would like to pay for wakeboarding, learn how to wakeboard, use it as ...read moreUpdated List of Florida Keys Kiteboarding Produc Brands Sold12/29/2011
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Updated List of Florida Keys Kiteboarding Product Brands Sold
F-One Kites and Boards. Crazy Fly kites and Boards. Cabrinha kites and boards. SUP ATX stand up paddles and paddleboards. Naish paddleboards. Michael Dolsey stand up paddleboards. Lightwave kiteboards. Midland action cameras, Contour action cameras, PKS kiteboarding supplies, Scoprega Bravo electric ...read moreHow to stay safe when launching and landing a leading edge inflatable kiteboarding kite.12/16/2011
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How to stay safe when launching and landing a leading edge inflatable kiteboarding kite.
Three simple tips to keep you safe when launching and landing your kiteboarding kite.
Tip number one, set up your kite out at the edge of the wind window, just slightly in the no power zone, upwind of ...read morePop12/03/2011
Pop is jumping out of the water when kiteboarding, with out sending the kite up towards 12 o'clock to generate lift. Start by flying your kite at about 45 degrees off the water and keep it there, with some moderate speed, hold your edge for a bit, head down wind ...read moreWhat to expect in a Beginner Kiteboarding Lesson.11/19/2011
What to expect in a Beginner Kiteboarding Lesson.
The first thing to do is schedule your lesson ahead of time and early on in your trip by calling Aaron Osters at 305-942-9635, Hawks Cay Resort and Marina guests can dial 1259. Bring sunblock, sunglasses, water to drink, and a wetsuit if ...read moreBooking Your Kiteboarding Lessons11/18/2011
To book your kiteboarding lessons please call, email, text, or smoke signal Aaron Osters at 305-942-9635 AaronOsters@gmail.com as soon as you know the date and time you want the kiteboarding lesson to hold your spot. We normally go out at 9:00 AM and 2:00. We recommend you pick a date ...read moreFlorida Keys Kiteboarding Weather Lately11/16/2011
The weather here at Florida Keys Kiteboarding has been great! We have been enjoying lots of sun and clear water. The water has been so warm we have not had to wear wetsuits very much at all. The Wind has been strong enough the last few weeks to hold kiteboarding ...read moreWhat I learned while kiteboarding today.11/03/2011
What I learned while kiteboarding today.
Every single time I go kiteboarding I learn something new. Sometimes it may be a small thing and sometimes it is an eye opening ahhh ha!!
Today I learned how to stick more landings by over rotating or leaning a little bit farther then back in ...read moreDry Case Waterproof Phone Case Product Review10/23/2011
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Here at Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding we use and sell the Dry Case made by Dry Corp.
The Dry Case is the best waterproof case we have ever used. It is compact, simple to use, perfect for any application, and works great. Our iPhones fit perfectly in the ...read moreInside Out?09/30/2011
How to Keep Your Kiteboarding Kite From Turning Inside Out. Sometimes when you make a mistake while kiteboarding, your kite can turn itself inside out or invert and be about impossible to undo quickly with out help. This can happen a few different ways, but the main thing that causes the inverting ...read moreWater Quality Report!!!09/17/2011
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Water Quality Report!!!
Our new stand up paddleboard Tour Guide, Greg, gave this Water Quality/Visibility Report.
The water was crystal clear today, we could see all of the coral and different aquatic life from our paddleboards today. Some very light wind and a comfortable air temperature made for an absolutely perfect day ...read moreSurf Expo!!!!!!!!!09/05/2011
We will be heading to the Surf Expo in Orlando Florida to check out our vendors' new products. Stay tuned to see pictures and product reviews on brands like F-One, Crazy Fly, Lightwave, PKS, Dakine, Underwave, Dry Case, Dry Pac, SUP ATX, Naish, Contour Cameras, Hyperflex Wetsuits, Sector 9 (our ...read moreBald Eagle Sighted Over Hawks Cay on Duck Key!08/24/2011
I sighted a Bald Eagle over Hawks Cay this morning as I was driving to the Kite Shop. I finally managed to get the camera out of my pocket while driving and took a shot but he was far away. If you go to the gallery and look at the ...read moreHelp Wanted For This Up Coming Windy Kiteboarding Season08/24/2011
We are looking for another permanent Kiteboarding Instructor here at Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding. We are currently building another boat to add this season because last seasons demand for kiteboarding lessons and rider trips far exceeded resources and instructor availability!!! The Instructors will teach safe kiteboarding, SUP ...read moreSunsets and Sunrises on a Paddleboard08/13/2011
The stand up paddleboarding here at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina is steadily growing. We will be extending our hours soon so if you are interested in sunset or sunrise paddles please don't hesitate to call and schedule your rental or tour. See some of the most beautiful sunrise and ...read moreClear Water08/09/2011
Come and paddle with us on the clear waters around Duck Key. The water was extra clear this morning while walking the docks of Hawks Cay Resort Marina.
Come on down, no reservations needed!
Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding is located in the marina at Hawks Cay Resort on ...read moreToo Hot to Go Out There and Paddleboard? Just jump in!!07/18/2011
One of the best parts of paddleboarding is the ease of cooling down in that hot summer sun. All you have to do is jump in the water that surrounds you! Another easy thing you can do is wear a white tee shirt or water shirt sold at out kiteboaring ...read morePerfect SUP Weather06/30/2011
We have been having perfect weather the last two weeks for stand up paddle boarding. We have had sunny days, overcast cays, rainy days, high current days, low current days, calm days, and windy days that make for great paddle boarding weather here at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina. No ...read moreContour Cameras at Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding06/18/2011
Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina has added a new product to the growing product line. Contour HD Cameras!!! It's the camera that you can wear. Limitless mounting accessories and applications like bike mount, helmet mount, surf/wake mount, waterproof case, goggle mount, ...read moreThe Wind Forcast Links We Use06/11/2011
Here are the wind computer links we use here at Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding.
This is the local radar that we use to see if there is any nasty weather coming our way or to see when the nasty weather will go away.
http://www.wunderground.com/radar/radblast.asp?zoommode=pan&prevzoom=zoom&num=6&frame=0&delay=15&scale=1.000&noclutter=0&ID=BYX&type=N0R&showstorms=0&lat=24.74706078&lon=-80.98512268&label=Marathon,%20FL&map.x=400&map.y=240&scale=1.000¢erx=400¢ery=240&showlabels=1&rainsnow=0&lightning=0&lerror=20&num_stns_min=2&num_stns_max=9999&avg_off=9999&smooth=0
This is Windfinder, the wind forcast ...read more3 Hour Beginner Kiteboarding Lesson05/31/2011
This beginner kiteboarding class at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina consists of a 30 minute ground school lesson and then a kite control lesson. In ground school we will cover safety, wind awareness, and kiteboarding terms. The kite control lesson consists of learning to fly a leading edge inflatable kite ...read moreThings to help you to get up and kiteboard faster.05/25/2011
The two best things you can do for yourself to help progress in the sport of kiteboarding faster in addition to taking lessons are to go kiteboard as often as you can and to purchase your own kiteboarding gear.
Have you heard the words "practice, practice, practice"? That is the single ...read moreWhat does the Depower or Trim Strap do? Kiteboarding 101 tip of the day!!!05/10/2011
A lot of our Florida Keys Kiteboarding students at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina ask this question about the kiteboarding gear. What is that adjustment thing on the middle kite strings by the control bar? Here is the explanation.
Some people call it a depower strap and some call it a ...read moreHow do you stand up paddleboard?05/01/2011
Stand up paddleboarding is pretty easy to do. You would basically hop on from the dock and go. There is about a 5 minute learning curve, after that, most people are good to go. We normally start out standing on the board but if you don't feel comfortable you can ...read morePaddleboard Kiting Experience Program04/16/2011
3 hour beginner paddleboard kiting (SUP Kiting) course. SUP Kiting is a new sport where you stand on a super stable paddleboard being pulled around by a kite. You can actually kite up wind, sort of like a sailboat or a kiteboarder does. Some of the benefits of SUP Kiting are ...read moreStand Up Paddleboard Kiting?04/10/2011
There is a new sport here on the waters of Hawks Cay Resort and Marina, it's called The Paddleboard Kiting Experience! F-One Kiteboarding has created a two line kite made specifically for Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP). Come and learn how ride a stand up paddleboard by taking an instructional tour ...read moreDid you see Hawks Cay Resort and Marina on the Discovery Channel?03/26/2011
Hawks Cay Resort and Marina was on The Discovery channel this morning!!! Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding's very own SUP ATX stand up paddleboard was shown with the host of Florida Travel Life, paddling on the calm water in the marina. Too bad we didn't have wind that ...read moreBooking Your Kiteboarding Lessons03/22/2011
Booking your kiteboarding lessons is super easy! Just call or email as soon as you know what date or dates you want to take your lessons. The sooner you call the better chance you have of getting the date and time you want. Kiteboarding lessons normally start at 9 AM ...read moreHelp Wanted!!!03/14/2011
Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Stand Up paddleboarding is growing and in need of a part time Kiteboarding Instructor. We are located on Duck Key in the Middle Keys, mile marker 61, at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina. We will need to be able to copy your CPR card and IKO ...read moreIntroduction to Kiteboarding Class03/13/2011
Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Standup Paddleboarding presents an introduction to kiteboarding. In this lesson we will learn about kiteboarding terminology, safety, launching, and landing the kite. You will also have the opportunity to have all your questions answered about your expected kiteboarding experience. This class consists of the full ground school ...read moreStand Up Paddleboarding at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina!02/26/2011
Come and try one of the fastest growing sport in the world, stand up paddleboarding, at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina. Some call it Paddleboarding and some call it SUP, but whatever you call it, it's fun!!! Most anybody can do it, and if your kids are too small you ...read moreStand Up Paddleboarding, is it easy?02/21/2011
We have a lot of people ask us if it is easy to balance on the stand up paddleboards. It depends on a few things but usually is only a little tipsy the first five minutes or so. Stand up paddleboarding has a very shallow learning curve so it's a ...read moreBooking Up Spring Break!02/17/2011
Spring Break is here so book your lessons now. Open Spots are starting to book up so as soon as you know when you will be staying at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina on Duck Key, call to book your kiteboarding lessons with Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding. ...read moreValentine's Day Discount02/14/2011
Happy Valentine's Day!!!!! Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding is offering two for one paddleboarding rentals and tours today from 7 AM to 12 PM. Take your Sweetie paddleboarding with you for free! Simply meet us down at the Hawks Cay Resort Marina or call 305-942-9635 and mention The ...read moreBoard Meetings02/09/2011
Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding presents Board Meetings. Relieve some stress and and have your meetings out on the water while paddleboarding. Have an eco friendly meeting of the minds by breaking the monotony of being indoors, getting out of your chairs, and enjoying the sun and fresh air! Paddleboarding will greatly ...read moreWhy Private Lessons?01/29/2011
Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding, at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina, features private one on one kiteboarding and stand up paddleboarding lessons and tours.
The benefits of private one on one kiteboarding lessons over group lessons, both beginner and intermediate, are many.
Having the most hands on kite time ...read moreA Saturday to remember!! 01/23/2011
Early Saturday morning started off with some light wind at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina that grew to be perfect for a couple of intermediate kiteboarding lessons. Both kiteboarders started the day being able to fly their kites and ride the board. In less than an hour they both were ...read moreNew Paddleboards01/20/2011
Come and check out our new paddleboard brand sold at Florida Keys Kiteboarding at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina.
The SUP ATX boards are here and ready to be sold!!!! They feature the best pricing in the SUP world and include a carbon fiber paddle to boot!!!! We sell used stand ...read morePerfect Kiteboarding Conditions?01/17/2011
Perfect Kiteboarding conditions
A lot of people ask us, "What are the perfect kiteboarding conditions?". The answer to that depends on what we want to do. Are we taking our first kiteboarding lesson, are we experienced rider looking for huge jumps, or are we experienced riders trying new tricks? Obviously we ...read moreHappy Holidays!!!!12/31/2010
Well it has been an awesome week here at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina for Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding! Thanks to Mother Nature, we have had a great amount of wind with the cold weather. Monday's winds were well over 25 plus, and during parts of the ...read moreKite Shop Brands12/25/2010
Looking for kiteboarding and water gear? Here is a list of brands that we carry here at Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina. We stock some items and can order most anything you need! We are dealers for F-One Kites, Boards and Clothing, ...read moreFine Dining at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina12/16/2010
Where should you go for fine dining after a day of kiteboarding and stand up paddleboarding? Try out the premier Florida Keys fine dining restaurant at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina, Alma. There you will find some of the best food in the Keys. Check out the pictures to see ...read moreSafty Tip12/03/2010
Safety is important and should be on your mind all the time. Kiteboarding is obviously not the safest sport in the world so we would like to start giving regular safety tips in order to help make a safe and enjoyable sport for everybody. The first safety tip we would ...read moreThanksgiving Week !!!!!!!!11/28/2010
Florida Keys Kiteboarding would like to give thanks for a nice week of wind at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina. We would also like to give thanks to the wonderful nice people who booked lessons and rider trips with us. Florida Keys Kiteboarding could have used about 4 more instructors ...read moreLight wind you say?11/20/2010
If the wind is not strong enough to keep a leading edge inflatable kite in the sky, ask about our three hour, two line trainer kite, Kiteboarding lesson or our one hour, two line, trainer kite lesson. In the one hour trainer kite lesson we will learn how to fly ...read moreNew Face at Florida Keys Kiteboarding11/09/2010
Florida Keys Kiteboarding at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina, is very proud to have A.J. Morgan of Kitetricity Kiteboarding here working with us this season. We feel with his background in the kiteboarding business for over 10 years plus, his great personality, and being the United States P.A.S.A. Examiner, that ...read moreJam packed full of lessons!11/08/2010
We had a great week last week here at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina. The wind was great all week except for one day so we went stand up paddle boarding instead! The wind picked up again the next day and throughout the whole weekend which made for a totally ...read moreWhat's there to do on a calm day?10/27/2010
So you want to learn about kiteboarding but there is not enough wind to fly a real kiteboarding kite? Come and learn to fly a water relaunchable two line trainer kite made by HQ Kites. Have some fun learning kite skills that relate directly to kiteboarding like up wind and ...read moreHow do you learn about kiteboarding on a calm day?10/27/2010
So you want to learn about kiteboarding but there is not enough wind to learn how to fly an actual kiteboarding kite? Try our two line trainer kite class. Learn to fly a two line water relaunchable kite made by HQ Kites. Have tons of fun learning skills that relate ...read moreMore Hooked Students10/25/2010
Sharon and Jeff came down from Jupiter Florida two weekends in a row for kiteboarding lessons recently. The wind cooperated and everybody had fun including the instructor. We were able to kite at two different locations around Hawks Cay Resort and Marina to mix things up a little bit. What's ...read moreFull Week Of Wind!!!!!!!!!!!!10/14/2010
We had a full week of wind and TONS of riding going on at Hawks Cay. Rider trips, lessons, fun, and boat loads of kiteboarding gear composed the whole week. Hopefully we will have more wind this weekend as soon as the rain stops. Come and kiteboard with Florida Keys ...read moreMonday Winds09/27/2010
Call Aaron Osters at 305-942-9635 for your kiteboarding lesson today at Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys. The winds are at a perfect speed for a beginner lesson from Florida Keys Kiteboarding. ...read moreStay tuned to National Geographic09/24/2010
Watch for Florida Keys Kiteboarding and Hawks Cay Resort on National Geographic. Today a film crew came down and filmed a kiteboarding lesson all day long for a show on National Geographic. Once we know the date of airing I will post it. Thanks goes to Dustin and Biff for ...read moreWeekend Rider09/20/2010
We had a nice weekend with some light winds but we were still able to get in some short sessions. Sarah went with us on a rider trip to the Conch Key Flat two days in a row. See you soon! ...read moreThe wind is picking up!!!08/30/2010
The windy season is almost here!!! Book your lessons now before they fill up! We should be adding another instructor or two in November so stay tuned. Our stand up paddleboarding program is up and running, watch for 3 more new boards added to the fleet. Also watch for a ...read moreWind This Week!!!!!!!!!07/12/2010
It's hard to believe the wind forcast for this week after paddleboarding the glass calm water Sunday. Check out the wind forcast here, http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/marathon_islamorada . Book your kiteboarding lessons ASAP!!!!! ...read moreStand Up Paddleboarding Weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!07/10/2010
We have a beautiful weekend for Stand Up Paddleboarding here in The Keys. Clear water, calm seas, and a light breeze add up to a wonderful weekend of on the water fun. ...read moreStand Up Paddleboarding06/08/2010
Hello Everybody! I just wanted to let everybody know that the brand new stand up paddleboarding program starts Tuesday Morning!!!!! Come and check out our One Hour Instructional Tour around the marina and canals of Hawks Cay and Duck Key. Ride our brand new YOLO Stand Up Paddleboards and have ...read moreA Weekend Of Lessons05/24/2010
The Sand Bar was as perfect as can be for lessons all weekend long. I don't think I have ever seen cleaner water than it has been the last week or two. The students lined up one after another for a mass beginner kiteboarding lesson. The students as well as ...read morePaddleboarding and Kiteboarding all in a day.05/22/2010
We had a great morning Stand Up Paddleboarding yesterday developing the paddleboarding program. We also found out being pulled behind a boat on a stand up paddle board is a blast! The water was calm and clear, specially around the canals of Duck Key and Hawks Cay Resort in the ...read moreNo Oil Here!!!05/21/2010
There is absolutely no oil down here!!! The water was calm and clear just like it has been all week here at Duck Key. Today we went out and worked on the development of our Stand Up Paddleboarding program. The calm clear water made it a great day. We saw ...read moreUpcoming Wind This Weekend!!!!05/19/2010
It looks like we have wind coming up this weekend at Hawks Cay!!! Woo Hoo!!!! Book your Kiteboarding lessons soon, they are going fast. For reservations please call Aaron at 305-942-9635 Hawks Cay guests can dial ext. 1259
See you this weekend! ...read moreHawks Cay Kiteboarding featured in Kiteboarding Magazine!05/13/2010
Our new Hawks Cay kiteboarding program is covered in Kiteboarding Magazine! From the article:"After vacationing in the Florida Keys for more than 17 years, I finally decided to move there in 2004. I took up kiteboarding in 2007 and quickly learned that finding a calm, shallow place to ...read more
Hawks Cay Resort on Duck Key Launches Kiteboarding Program Thanks in Part to Florida Keys Breeze05/13/2010
WORDS by ELVIS ANDERSONPICTURES by RICHARD HALLMAN
Early on a Sunday morning when most guests at Hawks Cay haven’t had their first cup of coffee, kites are high in the sky just off the banks of the Duck Key resort.
“When the wind blows, we go,” said ...read more
Five things about Kiteboarding02/10/2010
Hello, my name is Aaron Osters and I would like to welcome everyone to Kiteboarding at Hawks Cay Resort!!!! Come and join us out on the water and have some fun learning about the fastest growing water sport in the world.Five things about Kiteboarding:
1. Most anyone ...read more
