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00 HONDURAS 5/5 5/5 2/5 3/5 KITE OPTIONS? We suggest medium size (8-10m) and larger size (11-14m) kites. Check the forecast before you leave and you can always put in a bigger or smaller kite if required. WHICH WETSUIT? No need, the water is a balmy 24-28 degrees, so boardies/bikini plus sun protection. BEER Expect $2-3 for a local beer. TYPICAL DINNER Rice and beans with chicken or fish and plantains. KITESURFING LANKA LATE NIGHT… Local nights are chilled. Take a trip across the island to West Bay for a bigger night out and a great choice of restaurants and bars. We recommend visiingt the West End on Saturday nights… GETTING THERE Conveniently the island of Roatan has great air connectivity, with year round direct flights from Miami, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston and El Salvador. Plus seasonal flights and charters from other cities (including Montreal, Toronto, Newark, Milan and Madrid). Alternatively take the daily passenger ferry from the Honduras port city La MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HELP THE Ceiba. LOCAL COMMUNITY The founders, Dil & Leo, have been able to positive- ly change a sleepy little fi shing village and create a new industry in Sri Lanka., an industry which gives hope and jobs to those who had none. Kitesurfi ng Lanka aims to establish a more envi- ronmentally consious travel industry in Sri Lanka. By staying with us, you contribute to the conser- vation of this area and help the local com- munity. ENDLESS KITESURFING POSSIBILITES From the Kitesurfi ng Lanka camp you can access several spots in the area and kitesurf at a diff erent lo- cation each day of the week! In winter we kitesurf in the lagon righ in front of our camp, and in summer we can take you for an insane 135km long downwinder! EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR AN EPIC KITESURFING HOLIDAY We off er several accommodation options for you to choose from, all of which include full board. We off er kite lessons & rental and have a kite shop and kite repair in the camp. If you need a rest day, KSL can help you with bike and motorcycle rentals or arrange a sightsee- ing trip for you. You can also indulge in a massage, yoga class, take part in our sustainability eff orts or explore the lagoon by kayak or SUP. A SECOND LOCATION FOR EVEN MORE FUN – VAYU Kitesurfi ng Lanka recently opened Vayu, a second kitesurfi ng location near Adam’s Bridge which is built on the KSL model of com- munity, social and environmental awareness. www.kitesurfi ngmannar.com. DE S T IN AT ION GUIDE LOCATIONS: Kalpitiya & Adam’s Bridge (Vayu) LEVEL: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced KITESURFING LANKA IS A CHILLED-OUT AND FRIENDLY OASIS WITH A KITESPOT AT OUR DOORSTEP, PLENTY OF PALM TREES, AND HAPPY PEOPLE AT THE BAR. WWW.KITESURFINGLANKA.COM info@kitesurfi nglanka.com 03