Kite Clinics with Matchu Lopes

Duotone Pro Center Boa Vista

Boost your wave riding skills

with the help of world champ Matchu Lopes

These Kite Clinics present a unique opportunity to spend five full days with Matchu, exploring the best and lesser-known spots around the island. As the third-largest island in the Cape Verde archipelago, Boa Vista boasts numerous fantastic kitesurfing locations, particularly wave spots. Here, you'll encounter everything from point breaks to beach breaks, lefts and rights, and waves of varying sizes. Conditions are especially epic from December to April.

This winter, Matchu and DPC Boa Vista offer two clinic formats: the "Wave Camp" and the "Pro Wave Clinic".

Pro Wave Clinic

Join Matchu Lopes for an extraordinary wave clinic on Boa Vista, where you'll do more than just learn from a pro rider—you'll dive into his world. Experience the island through Matchu's eyes as he takes you to his favorite, often secluded, kiting spots with perfect waves and wind. If conditions allow, we'll even do some downwinders.

This year's "Pro Wave Clinics" include a special night of beach camping. After a full day of riding, we'll set up camp at a prime location, enjoy a BBQ under the stars, and then wake up to another day of kiting. With a maximum of six participants, this clinic is perfect for those who already have some wave and jumping experience. Get ready for a week of adventure, learning, and fun, all captured in photos and videos.

The Wave Camp

Whether you're a beginner or advanced wave rider, this camp welcomes all levels, with a maximum of 10 participants to ensure personalized coaching. Beyond the kiting sessions, Matchu will share his story, his life on Boa Vista, and the places where he trains during the off-season. The camp includes transportation, lunch, drinks, and professional video and photo captures of your experience. Don't miss this chance to ride and connect with one of the sport's top athletes in his favorite playground.

 

ABOUT MATCHU LOPES

Matchu Lopes is not just a seasoned professional athlete but also a dedicated coach, making a significant impact in the world of kitesurfing. Born in Sal, Cape Verde, Matchu has been a dominant force in the sport, earning the prestigious title of 2016 GKA Kitesurf World Champion and achieving the remarkable feat of four-time vice world champion. His sustained success at the top level over the past decade speaks volumes about his skill, dedication, and love for kitesurfing.

Beyond his accomplishments on the competitive stage, Matchu has also worked as a kite coach on special occasions. Having recently opened his own Duotone Pro Center, he now provides additional opportunities for his fans and the general kite community to learn from him and benefit from his experience. He finds immense joy in sharing his passion for kitesurfing, particularly in challenging waves and strapless riding. Matchu firmly believes in the reciprocal nature of teaching – that through instructing, one deepens their understanding and skills. This philosophy motivates him to embrace teaching, allowing him not only to give back to the kitesurfing community but also to continually enhance his own abilities.

 

Remarkably, Matchu is fluent in six languages, ensuring effective communication and coaching for his students. Beyond his skills in kitesurfing, his great personality makes him easy to talk to, never short of a good joke, and always capable of bringing laughter to those around him.

Key Facts

PLACE, DATE & PRICe

  • Venue: Duotone Pro Center Boa Vista, Cape Verde
  • Dates:
    • Pro Wave Clinics
      • 9.12. - 15.12.2024
      • 3.03. - 9.03.2025 
    • Wave Camps
      • 06.01. - 12.01.2025
      • 17.03. - 23.03.2025 
  • Camp price
    • Pro Wave Clinic: € 1.250 
    • Wave Camp: € 1.000
  • Rental gear: 20% discount on DPC Boa Vista's Duotone Kiteboarding rental gear
  • Max. number of participants:
    • Pro Wave Clinics:  6
    • Wave Camps: 10

REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE

Pro Wave Clinics

  • Advanced level
  • Able to ride strapless
  • Able to ride in waves and do downwinders
  • Able to jump or pop out of the water

Wave Camps

  • Intermediate level
  • Able to ride strapless
  • Able to ride in waves and do downwinders

INCLUDED SERVICES

  • 5 days of coaching by world champion Matchu Lopes in 6 languages (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Creole)
  • Video and photos
  • Transfer to kite spots
  • Takeaway lunch and drinks (water or soda)
  • Exclusive to the Pro Wave Camp: one night of beach camping with dinner, breakfast, and lunch included

Not included:

  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Breakfast & Dinner

MEMORIES FROM LAST WINTER

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Contact details

Duotone Pro Center Boa Vista

info@dpc-boavista.com

+23 892 772 85