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About Friendly Kite School IKO PRO Kite School DR & Brazil

Two destinations. One philosophy: safety, professionalism, community and a genuine love for kitesurfing.

🌊 The Friendly Kite Story

Friendly Kite School was never created to be just another kitesurfing business.


It began in Playa Buen Hombre, Dominican Republic, with a simple idea: create opportunities for talented local riders, build professional instructors, support the community and welcome everyone to the beach.


What started locally has grown into an international kitesurfing community with Friendly Kite locations in Playa Buen Hombre, Dominican Republic, and Praia de Macapá, Brazil.


Today, Friendly Kite operates IKO PRO Centers with professional IKO-certified instructors teaching everyone from complete beginners to experienced riders looking to advance their skills.


Our team includes instructors with more than 15 years of teaching experience, as well as extensive real-world international competition experience.


But qualifications are only part of what makes Friendly Kite different. We believe great instruction should also be safe, honest, welcoming and personal.


Built From the Community


Friendly Kite grew alongside the people of Buen Hombre.


Local kids who once stood on the beach watching others kite were given opportunities to learn, train and develop professionally. Over the years, Friendly Kite has helped support the development of 11 IKO-certified professionals from Buen Hombre.


For us, that is more than growth. It is proof that kitesurfing can create real opportunities for a community.


And that same philosophy now continues in Brazil.


Two Incredible Kite Destinations


In the Dominican Republic, our home is Playa Buen Hombre, a small fishing village known for its large shallow-water areas, open space and authentic local atmosphere.


In Brazil, Friendly Kite operates in Praia de Macapá, Piauí, an exceptional destination known for consistent wind, beautiful lagoons and world-class kitesurfing conditions.


Each destination is different, but the Friendly Kite philosophy stays the same.


More Than a Kite School


At Friendly Kite, we don’t just teach people how to control a kite.


We help riders become safer, more independent and more confident on the water.


We welcome beginners, advanced riders, independent kiters, families, instructors traveling with their own students and even other kite schools.


We are your Friendly Kite School — and everyone is welcome.


Our Commitment


Safety first. Professional instruction. Transparent pricing. Respect for the local community. No unnecessary pressure.


Our goal is not simply to sell lessons. It is to give people the information and support they need to have the best and safest kite experience possible.

More Than a Kite School. It's Home.

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Meet the Friendly Kite Team

Experience. Certification. Competition. Community

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Admin

Jimmy (Papa)

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Founder/

IKO Instructor

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Financial Officer/

IKO Instructor 

Darren

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IKO Level 2/

Head Instructor/

Pro Kitesurfer

Bruno

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IKO Instructor/

Videographer

Graby

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IKO Level 2/

Head Instructor

Eric

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IKO Instructor

Darlin

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IKO Instructor

Sergio

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IKO Instructor

Robinson

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IKO Instructor

Elvio Luis

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School Manager

Antony

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IKO Examiner

Charly

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