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Notes from the shore.

Stories, lessons and practical guides from the coast, written by the family.

A kitesurfer rides across the Watamu lagoon at sunset, silhouetted against an orange sky with a boat in the distance.

0026 June 2026· 9 min read

Kitesurfing in Watamu: The complete guide

Wind seasons, the lagoon, tides, schools, getting here and what to pack. Everything we would tell a friend who just landed, written by the people who ride here.

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Satellite view of the Watamu lagoon with the reef patches and the sand bank marked near the beach.

0015 June 2026· 5 min read

Kitesurfing hazards in Watamu

The lagoon is friendly, but it is not harmless. An honest list of what to watch for, from the people who ride here every day.

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