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DPC Kalpitiya operates daily 9:30 am - 6:30 pm through out the windy seasons:
1 May - 15 October & 15 December - 15 March
Although a rescue boat is always with us, upwind riding skills are necessary to enjoy kiting at Navy Point, Mini Vella and Vella Island and our Home Spot. The Lagoon Spot and Dream Spot can be enjoyed by riders of all levels.
English and Italian
Maximum of 2 students per group
Our school and instructors work under IKO guidelines and you will be certified online after completing the lessons.
Yes, if your child is over 13 years old and weighs +35kg. Please note that our instructors have the right to stop a lesson at any time if they feel that the child is not absorbing information and the situation is unsafe.
Our rental kites are all from the Duotone Kiteboarding SLS and D/LAB line. These can be paired with a variety of twintips, directional boards and foil boards from Duotone.
This is a service that we outsource, and we are happy to help you with the repair of your equipment as well if you need it.
We don't have a compressor, but we have the normal pumps.
A shared storage and drying area is available at the center free of charge.
We have a storage area where you can wash and hang your gear to dry.
When you stay at The Rascals, the restaurant serves wholesome meals made from scratch with carefully sourced ingredients, and the option of full board includes a continental breakfast, a light lunch that can be eaten on site or packed for the beach, and an Italian-style dinner. The restaurant and bar is an après-kite hangout.
At the center we accept cash (EUR, USD, LKR) and card payments (+3% bank charges). You will need some cash in LKR if you plan to move around. ATM's are available in Kalpitiya Town, 10 minutes by Tuktuk from DPC Kalpitiya.
Free cancellation is offered 1 week prior to lesson.
Gear rental is personal and cannot be shared between two people. We will advise you on the gear you need for the conditions and allow changes in kite/board size throughout the day if conditions change.
Yes, we accept cash (EUR, USD, LKR) and card payments (3% bank charges).
No. Advance payments are made by bank transfer.
No, we don't.
The cost of repair and devaluation of the equipment, if any, shall be borne by the rider.
There is no insurance on the equipment and all rentals are made in agreement with the waiver form.
For the forecasts here we use the Windy Pro app to compare them, as there are so many forecasts, none of them very reliable and often quite different.
Not yet.
No, we don't have a webcam.
Yes. The process is quite simple and a 30 day tourist visa can be obtained online at www.eta.gov.lk. If you do not have your visa upon arrival, you can also get one at the airport (costs a bit more).
The trip takes about 3 hours and we recommend that you take a taxi from one of the counters at the airport or book one with us in advance (advisable if you are traveling at night).
Without leaving out a bit of common sense, Sri Lanka is a safe and pleasant country for a girl to travel alone.
At DPC Kalpitiya we look after each other on and off the water. The team will show you the spots, help you launch and land, and keep an eye on you while you are on the water. With most of our guests spending the kite day together, ending it with après-kite and communal dinners, it is a natural place for travelers to connect.
No, but you may need a lycra and other sun protection. If you have forgotten these, you will find lycras, hats, sunscreen and other essentials in our kite shop.
If you have a personal harness, we recommend that you bring it with you.
There is a first aid box at the center and on the beach.
Our kite shop offers new and used equipment in good condition from Duotone Kiteboarding.
Free Wifi is available at the kite school and all partner accommodations.
Yoga (private or group classes) and massages are available daily at our center. Kayaks, SUP and table tennis are also available (free of charge). If you are here during our winter months, Kalpitiya offers scuba diving and dolphin watching. These are services that we outsource to local operators, but we are happy to help you organize them.
Wilpattu National Park, the ancient city of Anuradhapura, the Lions Rock of Sigiriya are examples of Sri Lanka's rich nature and culture and can be visited in half or full day trips from the center. If you would like to organize a longer tour, we will be happy to give you our best tips and put you in touch with our favorite drivers.