Duotone DRIVEN Magazine No.04

Since 2019 Duotone has been building up Duotone Pro Centers around the globe. Located at prime spots with great wind conditions all year round, the mission of these centers is to deliver unparalleled experiences, both on and off the water, for all skill levels. Therefore all DPCs are provided with the latest Duotone equipment, a highly professional service and premium facilities. The vision behind the Duotone Pro Centers is to ensure a unique place that offers the opportunity to dive into the exciting world of Duotone in many different ways. From trying the latest state-of-the-art gear to taking part in kite camps and events, most of which are hosted by our International team riders. By now, there are nine Duotone Pro Centers – and counting – each of them offering a unique setup. Check them all out and find the exact right one for your next experience. DPC TENERIFE EL MEDANO – SPAIN SEASON: All year SPOT: Rather sophistictated spot with waves and rocks, sideshore wind that works for all watersports (including foiling) GREAT FOR: Wave lovers SPECIAL: Further spots close by for Wave, Wingfoiling, Big Air and Beginners DPC TORBOLE LAKE GARDA – ITALY SEASON: March–October SPOT: Only reachable by boat shuttle (ca. 10mins.), deep water, no rocks or currents GREAT FOR: Beginners, families, and advanced freestylers but also foiling and downwinders. SPECIALS: Great community where guests immediately feel like part of the family, as the center offers a chill out area with Bistro, good music and seating possibilities to hang out Lots of camps often with team riders DPC VIANA VIANA DO CASTELO – PORTUGAL SEASON: May –September (for windsports); October –May (waveriding) SPOT: Cold water spot with flat water but also waves GREAT FOR: Any level of riding, perfect for beginners but also Wave El Dorado for kiters, wingers and waveriders SPECIALS: Restaurant with big terrace. Beautiful architecture in between the dunes. DPC SICILY MARSALA – ITALY SEASON: May –October SPOT: Flat water GREAT FOR: Beginners as well as freestylers, foiling is not possible SPECIALS: Gianmaria Coccoluto’s Home Base (Freestyle Kite World Champion 2022). Restaurant and Bar where people hang out the whole day, Live Music and parties at the DPC. Freestyle Camps with Gianmaria Coccoluto and Above the Water with Fabio Ingrosso. DPC EL GOUNA EGYPT SEASON: All year around SPOT: Flatwater spot with kneedeep warm water GREAT FOR: Beginners and Freestylers. Foiling is possible though only in deeper waters (200m out) SPECIALS: Most exclusive Duotone Pro Center, great convenience (“Sleeping at the spot”), great infrastructure (pool, restaurant, lockers, shop, hotel) DPC KENYA LAMU ISLAND SEASON: June–August, December –March SPOT: Flatwater and wave GREAT FOR: Beginners and advanced riders as well as downwinder lovers SPECIALS: Off the grid (energy from solar panels and windmills, water from the spring), Integrated in an Eco Retreat (Cabanas Lamu), Center led by Pro Kitesurfer Shawn Richman who also gives private lessons, Focus on Yoga, Wellness and mindful living. DPC ZANZIBAR KIWENGWA SEASON: December –March; July –September WIND: Constant but light SPOT: Flatwater and white sandy beaches GREAT FOR: Beginners and foilers as well as people loving to do downwinders SPECIALS: Exotic kite destination DPC KALPITIYA SRI LANKA SEASON: December –March ; May –September SPOT: Warm flatwater spot in the lagoon as well as wave spot GREAT FOR: Anyone, there’s the right spot for any level, Foiling, great for people traveling alone SPECIAL: Boardshorts the whole year, day trips to different spots by boat, joint dinners, Yoga, Resort (The Rascals Kite Resort) and Center in one DPC GRENADINES UNION ISLAND SEASON: November – July SPOT: Flat water as well as Wave GREAT FOR: Beginners and Freestylers SPECIALS: Cool downwinders (7 different spots around Union Island), not that frequented, one-on-one lessons with the boat, short distances (sleeping directly at the spot or on the Catamaran) NEWCENTERS OPEN INMAY 2023 DPC NEUSIEDLER SEE (AUSTRIA) DPC SYLT (GERMANY) DPC RHODES (GREECE) DPC MYKONOS (GREECE) DPC PINGTAN (CHINA) DPC KAPPALADY (SRI LANKA) EXPERIENCE DUOTONE Copy Laura Alexy Photos Toby Bromwich C O M M U N I T Y 74 D R I V E N D R I V E N 75