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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!Customer asked :Stand Up Paddleboarding Hours
Q: What are your hours for stand up paddleboarding?
A: Our hours of operation for the stand up paddleboarding is from 9 to 5 but we may be able to accommodate you earlier or later if you call or text Aaron Osters at 305-942-9635 or email AaronOsters@gmail.com to book your Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) rental or Instructional Tour. We offer Instructional tours, hourly, half day, full day, multiple day, weekly rentals, sunset sunrise tours, sales, and service. Kiteboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding.
mikey dobin asked :paddleboarding
Q: Do you rent boards by the hour? I am coming from Ft Lauderdale and may opt not to bring one if it is easy to rent and already on the beach. If so, what is the rate? I would probably rent a board and paddle for 90-120 minutes per day for the 3 days I am coming in late October. Thanks
A: Yes we do rent boards right from the Hawks Cay Resort Marina which is off of US1 at mile marker 61, Duck Key. Our rental rates are $30.00 per hour per board. $50.00 for a half day. (about 4 hours) $90.00 for a full day.
lisa asked :kiteboarding
Q: What is charge and how long is activity for
A: The beginner and intermediate lessons cost $300.00 each and they last 3 hours.
lisa asked :kiteboarding
Q: What age can you start?
A: There is no real age limit, it is more of a maturity level. Normally the younger the person, the longer it takes to learn kiteboarding. The longer it takes, the more money is spent taking lessons. A lot of places will give an age limit of 10 or 12 years old but that excludes kids that have an acceptable maturity level for kiteboarding. The youngest professional kiteboarder is 6 or 7 years old. We offer a one hour trainer kite lesson for young people to try out. If they like it and excel at trainer kite flying, then we would recommend a 3 hour beginner Kiteboarding lesson.
info kite asked :kite
Q: is possibile kiting from the beach of the hotel or is necessary doing a lift with the boat thanks
A: We do not have a beach launch because we don't have a true beach on the island of Duck Key. It is necessary to take a boat to the riding areas around Duck Key. We have 360 degrees of rideable wind between all of our riding locations.
Wendy asked :paddle boarding
Q: How much is paddleboarding?
A: Hello, Please see the pricing below for the stand up Paddleboarding. Thank you for your question, Aaron Osters 1 Hour Instructional Tour – $75.00 for 1 person. $50.00 for each additional board. Learn to ride a stand up paddleboard during this instructional tour. Paddle up current, down current, and in calm water. Tips and pointers throughout the tour will help make paddling a much more enjoyable experience. We may see manatee, dolphin, fish, birds, turtles, rays, coral, sea grass, beautiful homes, and boats during the tour. This is our most popular paddleboarding program. Rentals Stand Up Paddleboarding Rentals with paddle and PFD. Hourly $30.00, ½ Day $50.00, Full Day $90.00, Week $300.00 We also deliver boards anywhere in the Florida Keys. Down winders. $100.00 per person. Prices may vary. Spectators along for the ride. $40.00 Stand Up Paddleboards and Gear Sales, New and Used. Other similar activities Stand Up Paddleboard Kiting (SUP Kiting) Kiteboarding Soon to come Sunset Paddles, Custom Tours, Races, SUP Cleanup Things you will need Wetsuit if you will be cold. Dive Duck Key next door rents wetsuits by the day. Sunscreen and what you will be drinking. Contact information Contact Aaron Osters at 305-942-9635 Hawks Cay guests can dial 1259 aaronosters@gmail.com floridakeyskiteboarding@gmail.com http://experience.hawkscay.com/kiteboarding/ YouTube channel: FloridaKeysKiteboard Facebook: Marathon Florida Keys Kiteboarding LLC Florida Keys Stand Up Paddleboarding by Marathon Florida Keys Kiteboarding
Bruce Strongwater asked :how long does the kitboarding last and how much does it cost?
Q: COST OF KITEBOARDING"?
A: The beginner and intermediate lessons cost $300.00 each and they last 3 hours.
Dimitri asked :For resort guests only?
Q: Can I take Kiteboarding lessons and stand up paddleboard tours if I am not staying at the resort?
A: You do not have to be a resort guest in order to take kiteboarding or paddleboarding lessons, tours, rider trips, or to purchase gear and paddleboards with Florida Keys Kiteboarding.
Kyle Hickman asked :kiteborading
Q: Hi Aaron, I just want to get an idea of how the lessons go, How long does it take to learn to fly the kite? also I have wakeboarded, waterski, snowboarded, etc. how long do you reasonably think it would take to get me (slightly above average athlete) up on a kite board? oh and i see it says 250 dollars per night, is that supposed to mean by day?
A: Hello, On the average it takes a 3 hour beginner lesson, that includes Ground School, to learn how to fly a leading edge inflatable kiteboarding kite. Now keep in mind that everybody's learning abilities are different. I have had a student riding up wind in 2 hours and have also had a student take 3 lessons just to learn how to fly the kite. Those are the extremes but the average is that at the very end of the beginner lesson, we try out the board to give you a taste of what the next lesson will be like. It is very hard to predict who will be above or below average. Certainly being comfortable in the water, having experience in water sports, and being patient, will help you excel. $250.00 a night is the starting price for room rates at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina, subject to change. If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to call or email Florida Keys Kiteboarding at 305-942-9635 and aaronosters@gmail.com .
Stephanie Flint asked :SUP's
Q: Do you rent Stand Up Paddle boards? If so, what type and what are the rates. Thanks so much!
A: Yes we rent and sell Stand Up Paddleboards and also give instructional tours. The boards we use are 12 foot long and 32 inches wide. If you are interested in purchasing a board, we will take the cost of a rental or a tour off the retail price of a new board. Our rental rates per board are as follows. $30.00 an hour. $50.00 for 3 hours. $100.00 for all day. Our rates for our one hour instructional tour are $75.00 for one person and $50.00 for each additional person. Please call Aaron Osters from Florida Keys Kiteboarding at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina, 305-942-9635 for booking and further details. Have a great day!!! Aaron
Sherrie asked :SUP and age for kiteboarding
Q: Aaron - skipped Hawk's Cay last year to try out South Padre Island for some surfing - thinking of coming back this year - glad to see another activity! What is the min age for the kiteboarding? And see you mention the SUP but don't see anything - would love to try it - my sister just bought one and is loving it - but I am not brave enough to venture out with her in MD right now!! It is quite chilly out there - hoping for a little water temps down in the Keys! thanks-
A: Hello Sherrie, There is no real age limit, it is more of a maturity level. Alot of places will give an age limit of 10 or 12 years old but that excludes kids that have an acceptable maturity level for kiteboarding. The youngest professional kiteboarder is 6 or 7 years old. We offer a one hour trainer kite lesson for young people to try out. If they like it and excel at trainer kite flying, then we would recommend a 3 hour beginner Kiteboarding lesson. Yes we have stand up paddleboarding, we do instructional tours and rentals. Thank you for your question and have a great day! If you have further questions please don't ever hesitate to call or write. Aaron Osters Florida Keys Kiteboarding 305-942-9635 Hawks Cay Resort and Marina
Peter asked :Lessons
Q: How many students do you teach per instructor?
A: Hello, Here at Florida Keys Kiteboarding we normaly teach one student per instructor. We will not group you with other people, unless you request it, because you are paying for a private lesson. So if you have a someone that you would like to learn with, bring them along with you. Please note that there will be an extra charge and we will not teach more than 3 students per instructor.
Craig Mello asked :Kiteboarding at Hawks Kay 11/8-11/10
Q: Hi, I'll be at a meeting at the resort from the 7th to the 11th and would like to squeeze in some kiting. I'm thinking about leaving at mid day maybe two out of three days during the interval, starting on the 8th, wind permitting. How do I arrange this? Also what gear should I bring. I have my own Flysurfer 19sq/m speed 3 kite. Good for winds between 12 and 25. I also have smaller kites, but assume the big one is probably best for your conditions. I have a liquid force directional wave board too, that I like a lot, but not sure it will travel safely. Please advise on whether I need to book in advance, and what equipment I might want to bring. Best wishes, Craig
A: Hello Craig, Just give us a call, 305-942-9635 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 305-942-9635 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, and we can arrange your kiteboarding at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina in the Florida Keys. We suggest you bring all the gear that you can travel with because as you know, if you leave your small kite at home, the winds will kick up!! Thank you, Aaron
rob ulrich asked :Kiteboarding
Q: I've never kite boarded but it has always fascinated me, I water ski , I snowboard (I used to snow ski) I am athletically inclined, as far as the way you instruct beginners, how long before I can expected to be able to get up on a board and go back and forth .
A: Everybody learns at a different pace. How long did it take you to learn to ride a bicycle compared to your friends, is a good way to look at it. We have had people take two lessons to learn how to fly the kite and we have had people riding upwind in two hours. The average person starts learning how to ride the board at the end of the first lesson. Certainly, experience in water sports, sport kite flying, and being comfortable in the water will help speed along the learning process.
Donna asked :Wind in early august
Q: we will be down from Aug 5-12th. My sons is 18 and is interested in learning how to kiteboard. How is the wind at this time and do we need to book before we come down.
A: I would definitly book before you come down to save your spot in the kiteboarding pogram. We usually know if there is going to be wind or not a week in advance. The wind starts to pick up in August and gets better each month through the winter and into spring.
lisa asked :Kiteboarding
Q: my daughter is 16 and very physically fit. what is cost and available dates and times. She is going to be getting scuba dive certified
A: Hello, The cost for 3 hour beginner kiteboarding lesson is $300.00 . Please call for avaliable dates. The normal lesson times are 9 AM and 2PM. Call any time. Thank you for your question. Aaron 305-942-9635 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 305-942-9635 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Joe asked :Lessons
Q: If there is no wind when I come down on my trip, do you also teach spearfishing?
A: I believe Dive Duck Key takes people out spearfishing and sells spearfishing gear at their shop on the dock at Hawks Cay Resort. You can check the Hawks Cay website for other fine activities that you can participate in if there is not enough wind to kite in. If you can't find what you need there please give me a ring and I will hook you up with the right person if I can't answer your questions or provide you with the gear and instruction you need. Have a great day!!!!! Call me any time. Aaron 305-942-9635 Stay tuned for stand up paddleboard tours at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina. Great for light wind days or a great work out on windy days.
Fernando asked :Winds in july
Q: Hi, nice to meet you. Im thinking to go to practice kitesurf in key west, and stay in the hotel, with my wife. I have to fly from argentina to miamo on july 9 ...the idea is to stay from 25 of july to 2 of august. Could you tell me if is there wind at this time to practice kitesurf ? Thanks in advance
A: July is one of the lighter wind months here in the Florida Keys. There is a possibiliy of having enough wind to kitesurf though. I would give it a 50/50 chance. Check out hawkscay.com for other activities to do during your stay if we have a day with no wind for kitesurfing. Thank you for your question and have a great day, Aaron
