Kiteboarding Instructors in Cabarete You Can Trust
Meet the LEK Team & Discover Our Proven Teaching Style
At Laurel Eastman Kiteboarding, we’ve spent 20+ years building a reputation for world-class instruction, passionate people, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you're taking your first ride or leveling up your skills, you're in good hands with our certified, caring, patient and professional team.
Kiteboarding instructors in Cabarete: Meet the LEK team
Our diverse team of IKO-certified kiteboarding instructors in Cabarete brings the perfect blend of technical expertise, local knowledge, and positive energy. We’re more than just teachers—we’re passionate waterpeople who love helping others learn safely, confidently, and with a smile.
What sets our team apart:
Cabarete's only IKO center: every instructor is certified and we are fully insured
Decades of combined teaching experience
Multilingual staff ready to welcome you
Safety-focused, supportive, and fun approach
Long-time local crew who know Cabarete inside and out
Meet Your Instructors for Kiteboarding & Wing Foiling in Cabarete
Meet the Equipment Experts Who Help Gear You Up for Kiteboarding Lessons
LEK's Superstars: Management & Guest Services
Laurel & Pete
Laurel Eastman
Nationality: American
Job: Founder
Started LEK: June 2003
Hobbies: Skiing & snowkiting, working out at the gym & cooking
Fun Fact: Working with wild dolphins in New Zealand inspired Laurel to pursue kiteboarding!
Pete Richardson
Nationality: American
Job: CFO/CTO (Chief Fun/Travel at LEK)
Joined the LEK team: July 2010
Hobbies: Skiing in the backcountry, snowkiting, building silo houses
Fun Fact: Pete is a highly trained outdoor professional, having spent 10 years on the river and 1 hour in a glacial crevasse!
