October 2020Autumn is upon us and the weather in North America is getting chillier as the local kiting season wraps up.....In Dominican Republic, on Cabarete Beach, things are peaceful & calm (sunrise webcam screenshot above)....Amidst all the craziness we're still focusing on what we know and love: practicing our sports, playing outside in incredible nature, and staying healthy. I hope you … [Read more...]
About Laurel Eastman
FAQ: How long does it take to learn kiteboarding
This is the most common question students ask before taking kiteboarding lessons in Cabarete, Dominican Republic. The short answer: Around 4-5 days of training about 2 hour per day The long answer: The time it takes to learn kiteboarding depends on many factors. Fitness & Other Sports Experience Wakeboarders & race car drivers can learn annoyingly quickly, but really the more … [Read more...]
Stay at Home Special: Make Sauerkraut & Kiteboarding Tips from Laurel
One way to be an even more awesome kiteboarder is to come into the sport as a healthier human. Fermented foods can be really healthy for many people, so as long as they don't aggravate your arthritis or cause other issues I encourage you to make them at home! Now, for context, I filmed this video on April 22nd, 2020, on day 40 of our stay-at-home isolation to prevent COVID-19 disease. And … [Read more...]
Cómo Construir un Protector Facial de Emergencia (Equipo de Protección Personal) Para Los Trabajadores de la Salud y Los Primeros Auxilios
English Instructions Esto no es óptimo. Lo ideal sería que nuestros trabajadores de primera línea tuvieran el EPP correcto. En medio de la pandemia de COVID-19 proporcionamos esto como una alternativa. Es un caso de "Ideal a Real". Principios Orientadores: Mantente a salvo mientras haces esto. Lo ideal es que tengas todos estos materiales en tu casa y sepas que están libres de virus. La … [Read more...]
How to Build an Emergency Face Shield (Personal Protective Equipment) for Healthcare Workers & First Responders
Instrucciones en español This is sub-optimal. Ideally our frontline workers would have the correct PPE. In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic we provide this as an alternative. It’s a case of “Ideal to Real” Guiding Principles: Stay safe while you’re doing this. Ideally you have all of these materials in your home and you know they are virus-free. The reality is that you will have to get … [Read more...]
7 Secrets of Learning Kiteboarding
Hello beautiful people! So stoked you made it to this page of my website. We’re going to have some fun today. This article is all about my seven secrets for learning kiteboarding. Now, if you prefer to watch (or listen while you do busywork around your house) click to watch my 7 Secrets of Learning Kiteboarding video on our Youtube channel. Your Coach Today: Laurel Eastman You’re in good hands … [Read more...]
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Travel Guide & Trip Report: Snowkiting Skyline Utah
Looking for a great winter adventure? How about trying to snowkite in Utah at Skyline? It’s one of Laurel’s favorite destinations in the world! What makes snowkiting Skyline Utah so special? Glad you asked! Read below and watch Laurel's Snowkiting 101 video on our YouTube Channel. The Mountain The terrain to snowkite Utah’s Skyline Drive is accessible for all levels. It starts with a wide-open … [Read more...]
Overcome Kiteboarding Difficulties | Learn from Mistakes | You’re on a Hero’s Journey
In this article you'll learn how to overcome kiteboarding difficulties, shake off bad luck, learn from problems caused by your own poor judgement, and most importantly realize that YOU (yes you) are on a Hero's Journey. My name is Laurel Eastman, I’m a professional kiteboarder (learned in 1999), successful business woman (founded my kiteboarding school in Cabarete, DR in 2003), and I'm the … [Read more...]
Top 7 Ways To Be Awesome (and Safe) During Your Kiteboard Launch & Landing
The great thing about the kiteboarding community is our openness, helpfulness and willingness to share ourselves with each other. We all want to be awesome, kind and safe - in the practice of our sport and in life. Here are my best tips to start and end each session with positivity and consideration. Follow these simple actions and your kiteboard launch will be smooth and safe. 1. Rig … [Read more...]
