VISAS: Citizens of nearly every country can get a visa upon arrival in the Philippines for up to 30 days (Visitors from Israel and Brazil get 59 days). You can have this visa extended to 59 days at one of the offices of the Bureau of Immigration for about 3,000Php. CURRENCY: Philippine peso (PHP) PRICES: Beer: 50-100 PHP (€0.80-1.30) Food: Lunch 250-550 PHP (€3-9) Accommodation: 550 - 4800php (€7-80pp) Kite Lessons: 3h 7,000php (€115) Kite Gear rental: 3500php all day (€60) LANGUAGE: Filipino (Tagalog) and English INTERNET: Offered in most accommodations bars and restaurant. For longer stays and a stronger connection, we recommended getting a Local SIM card. You can get a free SIM card at the exit of Manila Airport (same hall as getting the transfer bus, so you will not miss it). TRAVEL ADVICE: After the refurbishment of the island, you will be required to show booking confirmation for your accommodation upon entering the island at the Jetty port. There are many cash machines on the island, however, if you have an opportunity in the Manila airport take money there as you will need it for tricycle rides and tips for the porters upon arrival. TEMPERATURE: Water temperatures range from 22 – 26°C / 71 - 78°F during the Amihan season, therefore wetsuit is not necessary, however on the overcast days the water temperature can be colder, so thin neoprene layer will come handy. The air temperature stays 26-29°C / 80°F day and night. There is plenty of sunshine; however with the wind comes the wind chill; therefore, a light cover in the windier days can come in handy. We also recommend taking a rain jacket with you as some heavy rain days can occur, especially in the earlier season.

NEAREST TOWN: Caticlan NEAREST CITY: Iloilo NEAREST AIRPORT: Caticlan/Godofredo P. Ramos Airport [MPH] or Kalibo International Airport [KLO] If you are flying from outside of the Philippines, you have an option to fly to Kalibo International airport and then take a 2,5h transfer to the Caticlan Jetty Port. Or you can fly to Manila International airport and then change for the short flight to Caticlan airport and then take a very short ride to Caticlan Jetty Port. We recommend contacting your accommodation provider or organising a reputable and fast transfer for the quickest journey. If you decide to arrange transfer yourself, you will find many transfer companies waiting for you on arrival at either of the airports and plenty or tricycle drivers to choose from. In this case, make sure you get some money in local currency at the airport. The average cost for the transfer is: 200php for the transfer from the airport to the port; multiple fees for the ferry (total 200pho per person); tip for the porters bringing your kite bags to the boat (20php per bag) and cost for the tricycle driver getting you to your accommodation (around 300php). GETTING AROUND: Everything is effortless to reach by foot once you are on the island. Bulabog beach (kite beach) is located at the east side of the narrowest tip of the island. To reach all the restaurants, shops and clubs at Station 1 only take 5-7 min walk. If you need to reach any further malls, cinema or other beaches, you can catch a tricycle from anywhere, and it will cost you no more than 300php.

Wind in the Philippines is dominated by a North Easterly trade wind, known locally as the Amihan. The Amihan is a steady, consistent wind that blows from around November to April, with January and February being the prime wind seasons. The winds come from the N-NE, therefore, providing consistent cross-on-shore and on-shore winds for kitesurfing. You can expect steady winds from around 16 to 25 knots almost every day. During the Amihan season, kiteboarders in the 70-85kg range should bring 12m and 9m kites. You can expect quite a few windy days for 7m (not as common and get very gusty) and few days for 14m or trying hydrofoil. Lighter / heavier kiteboarders should adjust their kite sizes accordingly. Months June to September are the Habagat season, also known as the south-west monsoon, this period is considered the low season in Boracay. The winds come in from the southwest side of the island, from the direction of White Beach and kitesurfing is not allowed there. WIND DIRECTIONS: NE, E WINDIEST MONTHS: High Season - January, February. Mid Season - December, March, April.

Due to a small beach a cross-wind/up-wind line set up required (as a spoken rule); Launch the kite facing the water due to palm trees and electric cables being very close to the launch area. The water movement and depth closer to the beach will very quickly wash you to the shore if the kite is down, don't worry, there will be plenty of people to catch your kite. However, at the high tide, the beach space is significantly reduced and brings you very close to the palm trees, concrete tide-walls and a road. Knowing deepwater pack-down, being confident in releasing your safety and being proficient in launch and land techniques is a must if you want to kite in the high time, as there is no room to make mistakes. If you are beginner kite surfer or tend to lose your board a lot, it's recommended to wear booties as there are some sea urchins and corals, fields of reef grass in the area. *If you need kite related service like kite repairs, lessons or beach assistance please contact with the local kite centre or camp. ** We always recommend seeking additional knowledge about the spot from local kite school or qualified instructors.