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Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the wind conditions?
• What are the water conditions?
• What size of kites do I need to bring?
• What kind of kite equipment does Ventana Bay Resort offer?
• What if I need kite lessons?
• What if I have a problem and cannot re-launch the kite on the water? Or if I don't know how to ride back? Will I have to swim?
• Do I need to be at a certain level or have a certificate to take the kite equipment package?
• Does the resort offer daily or hourly rentals?
• How much does it cost?
• Do I need a car while I am there?
• Do I need to bring cash, or can I use credit cards?
• As for restaurant meals, what type of food is available, and what's the price range?
• Are there other restaurants in the area?

• What are the wind conditions?
  The winds at our location blow side-shore. They usually begin around 10:00 and blow until 5:0Average wind speed is between 15 - 25 knots, as it blows almost every day in the winter season from November through April. (Top)

• What are the water conditions?
  Water temperatures start out in November in the mid-80s and drop down to low-70s in January. Water conditions range from flat water to big swells, depending on the wind speed and type of wind. The thermal winds are generally flat water to chop and frontal winds bring bigger swells. (Top)

• What size of kites do I need to bring?
  You should bring between 8 mt and 14 mt, depending on your size to cover all wind conditions. (Top)

• What kind of kite equipment does Ventana Bay Resort offer?
  Equipment available in our packages is all brand new and of the best quality. We use North Kites and North Kite boards. We also have custom surfboards from Open Ocean available in various sizes. (Top)

• What if I need kite lessons?
  Ventana Bay Resort offers Kite instruction for every level. Please contact the kite instructor prior to arrival to arrange lessons. (Top)

• What if I have a problem and cannot re-launch the kite on the water? Or if I don't know how to ride back? Will I have to swim?
  The Resort has a wave runner that can come rescue you if you have a breakdown or the wind dies off. The winds blow side-shore to the beach, and there is a big beach downwind of you as well if you have to self-rescue. (Top)

• Do I need to be at a certain level or have a certificate to take the kite equipment package?
  Yes, you should be able to ride with a skill level to go upwind, have taken all safety kiteboarding lessons and be able to set up, launch, land and self-rescue. (Top)

• Does the resort offer daily or hourly rentals?
  No, the Resort offers weekly packages only space-available. Because of the short season in Baja and the high cost of kite equipment, in order to provide the best-quality equipment, we have to base our rates on a minimum weekly rate. Of course we understand that you may damage your kite during your stay, and we would do our best to get your equipment repaired as fast as possible. If there is equipment available, we would accommodate you so that you don't miss any time on the water while your kite is down. (Top)

• How much does it cost?
  The kiteboarding package prices are listed on the website. (Top)

• Do I need a car while I am there?
  No, it is not necessary to rent a car, as you can eat most of your meals at the Resort and the kiteboarding launch is directly in front. However, because of the high cost of airport taxis for small groups of two to four people, sometimes a rent-a-car is less or similar in cost and handy to have, if you wish to do some sightseeing. (Top)

• Do I need to bring cash, or can I use credit cards?
  The Resort does take credit cards, but some other restaurants and stores in the area do not, and there are no local banks or ATM machines in the area. (Top)

• As for restaurant meals, what type of food is available, and what's the price range?
  Our restaurant offers healthy meals served during set hours. The breakfasts and lunches vary from day to day and are included in the room price. Dinners are served five or six nights a week with a set menu. A typical dinner would be carrot ginger soup, Caesar salad, a main course of fresh fish prepared on the BBQ with rice and veggies and a wasabi sauce, a dessert of papaya pie with ice cream, and coffee or tea. The average cost for this four-course meal would be $20. If you have any special diet requests, the chef can prepare a meal for your diet with some prior notice. (Top)

• Are there other restaurants in the area?
  Yes, there are several simple restaurants in the area, and the food is usually fresh and well prepared with reasonable prices. It's approximately $8 for a fish dinner, a one-course meal.
  
  The local restaurants can get busy during the winter season, so long waits can be a problem unless you go early (say, 6:00 p.m.) or later (8:30 p.m.). But they do close early, so don't go too late. We have a list of restaurants with directions on the room in your hotel information sheet.
  
  There's no night life in Ventana area, but you can find it in La Paz, 40 minutes away. (Top)