Club Profile: GoodWinds Dorado, Puerto Rico

Kitesurf, Windsurf and Sail with us! -Imagine yourself in a water sports center with world class wind and water conditions, nestled in a 5 star resort, surrounded by four award winning Golf courses… look no further, have it all with GoodWinds.

Goodwinds, is a family owned watersports management company operating since 2001 which started as a Mom & Pop kitesurfing school in San Juan. Now, Goodwinds is proud to offer the best watersports instruction and experiences in Puerto Rico, in the exclusive Dorado Beach Resort. Since the beginning Goodwinds has been helping students become safe kiteboarders, and now at Dorado Beach Resort Goodwinds offers a wide array of watersports programs and adventures to suit every heart.

With one of the most extensive water sports programs for kids and adults in Puerto Rico, Goodwinds offers short courses and experiences and also specialize on instructional and lengthier programs for those who wish to learn sailing, kitesurfing or windsurfing. Goodwinds at Dorado Beach Resort is the only watersports center in PR that is located on a beach solely dedicated to watersports, promising an un-crowded and safe setting for learning.

Goodwinds offers lessons and experiences to hotel guests that are staying within the Resort, and offers after school programs and summer camps to local residents of the Resort. The lesson program and instructor trainings have been designed by Olympic Windsurfer and Co-Owner of Goodwinds, Karla Barrera and husband Phil Morstad, who is Goodwind’s Head Instructor with years of teaching and competitive experience.

A unique instructor experience…Discover Puerto Rico:

Puerto Rico has a unique blend of exotic Caribbean island and modern-chic metropolis, while at the same time having the convenience, accessibility and safety of being part of the US. Also from the historic city of Old San Juan to lush hidden waterfalls in the rain forest; Goodwinds instructors enjoy plenty of time to play and discover the island.

It’s All GoodWinds! Goodwinds, is a family owned watersports management company operating since 2001. Formerly known as KitesurfPR, Goodwins, started as a Mom & Pop kitesurfing school in San Juan in 2001 and now we are proud to offer the best watersports instruction and experiences in Puerto Rico, in the exclusive Dorado Beach Resort. Since 2001, we have been helping students become safe kiteboarders, and now at GoodWinds we continue with our proven teaching methods. We always make sure that every student receives the special and customized attention that he or she deserves. We offer lessons for a wide range of types of experience: for the beginner with no water-sports experience, up to the well seasoned kitesurfer that wants to take his kitesurfing to the next level. From sailing to surfing, from paddle yoga to kite surfing, we have very unique watersports adventures to suit every heart.Kitesurf, Windsurf and Sail with us! -Imagine yourself in a water sports center with world class wind and water conditions, nestled in a 5 star resort, surrounded by four award winning Golf courses… look no further, have it all with GoodWinds, the Caribbean’s Premier Kitesurf School and Watersports center based in Dorado Beach Resort, Puerto Rico! With more than 20 years of experience in the water, we are the ultimate source for kiteboarding training, equipment and travel. With our proven kitesurfing lesson programme, state of the art watersports facility and our experienced Instructors, Goodwinds offers you everything you need to start kiteboarding safely and in a fun environment. Goodwinds is also proud to offer a windsurfing programme designed by Olympic Windsurfer and Co-Owner, Karla Barrera, and also a Sailing Programme designed by Jeanne Sin Clair, Puerto Rico’s only US Sailing Instructor Trainer. For those who would like to try some other fun water sports, we also offer paddle boarding, surfing, snorkeling and kayaking lessons and adventures.Puerto Rico is blessed with consistent trade winds and our waters are always warm! Just Ideal!

In general: Our Winds and Waves throughout the year

From November to April : on average 15-20 knots, with days blowing in the 25 knts. Small to Moderate chop in the inside bays, and on the outer reefs you can find waves almost everyday from waist high up to double over head when a big swell hits. Sunny with night rain showers. Winds picks up around 10-11am and drops around 5pm.

February is one of the windiest month of the winter

From April to August: on average 15-20 knots, with days in the 25 knts. Usually pretty flat; waves if any are small: knee to waist high.

September and October: the most inconsistent months of year, since its the start of the hurricane season. However, your can on average kite about 1 out of 3 days. It is great for surfing though!

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Things you should know:

No wet-suit necessary

Phil weighs 180 pounds and his quiver is 9M, 11M, 14M

Karla weighs 120 pounds, and always manages to ride her 9M

Best month for wave riding in the outer reefs: February

Best month for flat water: July