Sunday, November 10, 2013
Perfect Paddle Boarding for a rainy Sunday
The blazing hot Sun is hiding behind the clouds which cover Kite Beach Cabarete. Overcast and rainy makes for perfect paddling through the Kite Beach Lagoon and the miles of SUP trails through the National Park.
The light drizzle gives the feeling of paddling through the Rain Forest and the cool temperature makes for very comfortable paddling. So if you want to get some exercise, paddle through a beautiful National park and enjoy Organic Foods stop in the Method Shop on Kite Beach or email us at methodlodge@gmail.com methodlodge.com
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Trades are back on Kite Beach Cabarete.
Trades are back on Kite Beach Cabarete.
hmmm...quality window for morning paddle boarding and late afternoon kite boarding for Kite Beach
The swell is waining which will make it great for those who want to check out the Sport of
Paddle Boarding. By 10am the Trade Winds will build bringing great afternoon and evening Kite Action for Kite Beach Cabarete. This will all change as a massive Low Pressure System comes off the East Coast of North American. This swell will bring Kite Beach Cabarete massive surf starting late next week. So if you want to take advantage of perfect learning conditions for Paddle and Kite Boarding, email us at methodlodge@gmail.com. If you want to Kite and Surf huge waves...be on Kite Beach next weekend.
hmmm...quality window for morning paddle boarding and late afternoon kite boarding for Kite Beach
The swell is waining which will make it great for those who want to check out the Sport of
Paddle Boarding. By 10am the Trade Winds will build bringing great afternoon and evening Kite Action for Kite Beach Cabarete. This will all change as a massive Low Pressure System comes off the East Coast of North American. This swell will bring Kite Beach Cabarete massive surf starting late next week. So if you want to take advantage of perfect learning conditions for Paddle and Kite Boarding, email us at methodlodge@gmail.com. If you want to Kite and Surf huge waves...be on Kite Beach next weekend.
Monday, November 4, 2013
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
SUP Video
September 8th, 2013
Kiteboarder Nick Tobolski put this quality video together of Paddle Boarding the Kite Beach Lagoon…hey Nick…thank you very muchoSUP Video, Kite Beach Dom. Rep.
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
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- then use the knife and almond like a hammer.
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- Hammer the almond until you hear it crack
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- open the almonds by tapping a knife in the middle of the almond
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- Lay the almonds out to dry in the Sun 3-6 weeks
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Kite Beach Living,
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.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
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!
--
John Holzhall
Method Lodge, Dominican Republic
methodlodge@gmail.com
Kite Boarding
SUP
Method Lodge
Kite Beach, Dominican Republic Video
SKYPE kbcmaui
(305) 432-2530
cell - 8098492147
methodlodge.com
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!
--
John Holzhall
Method Lodge, Dominican Republic
methodlodge@gmail.com
Kite Boarding
SUP
Method Lodge
Kite Beach, Dominican Republic Video
SKYPE kbcmaui
(305) 432-2530
cell - 8098492147
methodlodge.com
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Friday, June 25, 2010
SUP Boards Dominican Republic
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We use the Latest NSP paddle boards as well as Naish and Starboard. We have 20 boards in stock ranging from 8'5" to 12'. If you are interested in a certain size or brand please contact us to reserve the board.
We ship boards internationally, so no matter where you are, we can get a board to you. Packages start at $1199usd. Please email us your height, weight, age and location for a custom quote.
We ship boards internationally, so no matter where you are, we can get a board to you. Packages start at $1199usd. Please email us your height, weight, age and location for a custom quote.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
SUP Dominican Republic
Paddle Boarding - Dominican Republic
Training
All lessons are supervisied by "Maui" John.
John is the premiere Eco-X-Ocean Sports Trainer, particularly Kite boarding, Kite Boating and SUP. Email us to reserve your space.
John's Training Schedule is broken into sessions.
7am- 10:00am Stand Up Paddle Boarding - SUP daily from $20usd
1pm-3pm Intro to Kite from $60 usd
3pm to 5pm Water start/Advanced Kite from $110 usd
5pm to 7pm Wave Riding/Advanced Kite $40usd
The Lagoon is always open for Paddle Boarding, for more about our SUP Camps, Accommodations and SUP tours email us at methodlodge@gmail.com
Boards
We use the Latest NSP paddle boards as well as Nak Swell, Naish and Starboard. We have 20 boards in stock ranging from 7'8" to 12'. If you are interested in a certain size or brand please contact us to reserve the board. Rental rates start at $20usd a session. Group and long term rentals apply.
We ship boards internationally, so no matter where you are, we can get a board to you. Packages start at $1199usd. Please email us email us your height, weight, age and location for a custom quote.
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