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( 0167 342 2136; www.surfpoint-vietnam.com ; 52A Ð Nguyen Dinh Chieu; 5hr course incl all gear
US$250; 7am-6pm) With well-trained instructors and a friendly vibe, it's no surprise
Surfpoint is one of the best-regarded kite schools in town. A three-hour taster costs
US$145. Surfing lessons on softboards are offered (from US$50) when waves permit.

Jibes
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( 062-384 7405; www.windsurf-vietnam.com ; 84-90 Ð Nguyen Dinh Chieu; 7.30am-6pm) Set up
in 2000, this is the original kitesurfing school, offering lessons and renting state-of-the-art
gear, including windsurfs, surfboards, kitesurfs and kayaks.

KITESURFING

Sankara Kitesurfing Academy
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KITESURFING

( 0914 910 607; www.muinekiteschool.com ; 78 Ð Nguyen Dinh Chieu) This school is run by ex-
perienced kitesurfers and offers kitesurfing lessons and equipment rentals. Lessons start at
US$99 for two hours, or US$270 for five hours.

Courses

COOKING

Taste of Vietnam
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( 0916 655 241; www.c2skykitecenter.com/cooking-school ; Sunshine Beach Resort, 82 Ð Nguyen Dinh
Chieu; 9am-12.30pm) Well-regarded Vietnamese cooking classes by the beach. Pay
US$30 and a market visit is included. Make sure you have a light breakfast first as there
are lots of delicacies to try!

Sleeping

Coco Sand Hotel
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GUESTHOUSE $

( 0127 364 3446; [e-mail] ; 119 Ð Nguyen Dinh Chieu; r US$12-15; )
Down a lane on the inland side of the main drag, these simple, clean rooms are quite spa-
cious and excellent value. The owners are all smiles and there's a little garden with ham-
mocks.