Captain Kirk's
"Shred Long and Prosper"

The Captain's mission is to provide his customers the best service, lowest prices, convenience, and the most honest advice available anywhere on this planet. Mr. Spock (damn your Vulcan Logic!) has advised the Captain to keep his shop's overhead low, his staff's expertise high, and to always keep his own skills improving.

* Low Overhead = Low Prices
* Staff Expertise = Educated Helpful Advice
* Great Service = Happy Customers
* Improving Skills = Always Getting Better and Loving It!

Shops' Crew

Kirk Robinson: Captain
A combination of both the original Captain Kirk and Jon-Luc Picard (in his dreams). Kirk has been windsurfing since 1976 and had his first kiteboarding experience in 1999. When he's not in the shop, Kirk is still likely to be on the water - either kiteboarding or windsurfing. A graduate of the University of Vermont, he went directly into the corporate world and at just 25 years old fast-tracked his way up to the title of Branch Manager, at the Denver office of Pitney Bowes Corporation. He was recognized as one of the top managers in the fax machine division, but his claim to fame from those days actually was, "Kirk does an excellent job when he comes indoors to do business." A few years after having read 2 great books, "The Road Less Traveled" and "Do What You Love, the Money Will Follow," Kirk founded Captain Kirk's Inc. in 1992 and also founded La Ventana Baja's first windsport resort in 1993.

Kitty Robinson: Shop's Counselor
Kitty and her family moved to the San Francisco Bay Area from Holland when she was 10 years old and she's been a surfer girl ever since. A windsurfer since 1987 and kiteboarding since 2006, Kitty and Kirk met on the beach at La Ventana, Baja, Mexico. Kitty is a real estate agent specializing in the popular markets of La Ventana and the South Bay area of Los Angeles California.

Joe Jackson: Chief Engineer
Joe has been windsurfing since 1985 and kiteboarding since 2002 . A graduate of UC Berkeley, he is an aerospace engineer with TRW, bringing his extensive technical knowledge (he is a rocket scientist) to assist with product selection and testing. In his spare time, Joe is a PADI certified diver active in underwater hunting, surfs frequently with his son, and maintains his own sailboat at the King Harbor Yacht Club. He also makes some of the best home-brewed beer you've ever had, if you're lucky enough to get some!

Jack Alden: Diplomatic Liaison
Jack has been a certified diver since 1980 and has been windsurfing since 1992. Involved in sailing since he was 5 years old, Jack is a Senior Staff Attorney at Honda Motor Corp USA in Torrance, California . A graduate of both Stanford and Duke University, he is also an officer at the King Harbor Yacht Club in Redondo Beach, California. Jack also met his wife Stephanie on the beach at La Ventana, right at Captain Kirk's Resort!

Visit Captain Kirk's Full Service Shop, or take an awesome vacation to La Ventana, Baja, Mexico and/or Los Angeles California's Long Beach which includes: Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fly Fishing, Sportfishing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, and Snorkel and Scuba Diving.

In Los Angeles, all rentals and lessons must COME TO THE SHOP prior to the 1st rental or lesson. RESERVATIONS are required for lessons, & are very strongly recommended for rentals.

Lessons take place in Belmont Shore, Long Beach at the drinking fountain by building "B7".  Gear included. Lessons are 3 hours in duration and include all kites and kiteboards. 

We use Ocean Rodeo, Best and Cabrinha kiteboarding equipment in the Kiteschool. Kite rental only is not available, all gear is included in all kite lessons
 

 Prices are subject to change without notice.  Please contact Captain Kirk's Windsurfing directly to confirm their accuracy.

 We Do Everything Windsurfing and Kiteboarding!

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Kiteboarding
Kiteboarding is taking the Watersports Universe by Storm!

Kiteboarding is a multi-crossover sport attracting surfers, wakeboarders, water skiers, windsurfers, paragliders, hang gliders, sailors, and kite enthusiasts.
	Go fly a kite and RIP across the water without the need for any power source other than a light breeze! Carve turns, get BIG AIR, or cruise to your hearts' content.

Captain Kirk's carries a complete line of videos, kites, kiteboards, and accessories at The Shop in Los Angeles, and offers exciting Kiteboarding Vacations at spectacular La Ventana, Baja.
Prices are subject to change without notice.  Please contact Captain Kirk's Windsurfing directly to confirm their accuracy.	Lessons are highly recommended, Captain Kirk's provides certified instruction, kites, and kiteboards for all beginner lessons.

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LA VENTANA, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MEXICO

 

La Ventana's 1st Resort Established in 1993   More about La Ventana: Lodging Options & Pricing     La Ventana is one of the most consistently windy places you'll find anywhere in the world during its windy season.  Starting in November (and sometimes in mid-October) and ending in late April, the conditions at La Ventana are ideal for both kiteboarding and windsurfing.  The fishing is pretty good too, although it's really outstanding in late spring and summer when the wind isn't blowing.     Check out the map and it will help you understand why it's so consistently windy at La Ventana.  The dark areas on land represent the mountains that funnel the wind off the Sea of Cortez into LaVentana Bay, the white area south of Captain Kirk's is a big, hot valley.  The combination of local thermal wind, the frequent "El Norte" wind, and the venturi effect from the surrounding mountains make La Ventana a good bet for November through April winds. Captain Kirk's founded La Ventana's first resort and windsport school in 1993, and is perfectly located 1/4 mile north of the public campground.  With La Ventana's increasing popularity it now boasts 5 resorts and numerous restautants, and is becoming a major destination for wind junkies worldwide.  "Above the Crowd" is our new slogan and we quite literally are:  1/4 mile upwind of the crowds, where there is plenty of room, the wind is clean, and the feel is low key, comfortable, and authentic Baja.     At La Ventana we are located on a superb property that retains its natural pre-development beauty, while providing amenities that only thoughtful development can bring. Immense Cardon Cacti (the "King of Cactus") tower about the site, interspersed with elephant trees and scores of other desert plants. Bird lovers will be especially surprised that Captain Kirk's could be a destination resort for the Audubon Society, sporting a full complement of both land and seabirds. Captain Kirk's Resort is designed so you can have it your way.  Lodging is spread out over a large area so each guest gets a feeling of space and privacy, as well as a spectacular view of La Ventana Bay.Hang out in your own space, or join other guests at the Clubhouse Casita, the Captain's Deck, and of course the beach!       Gear Selection: Captain Kirk's is the only La Ventana Resort that also operates a Full Service Shop (in Southern California) so our customers can choose from the best selection and variety of kiting and windsurfing gear offered by anyone at La Ventana .

 

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LA VENTANA, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MEXICO

Pricing/Lodging Options 2009 CALL FOR EARLY BOOKING SPECIAL: Blackout Dates for 2008-2009 Season Specials: Peak dates are Nov 23 - 27 and Dec 21 -Jan 4.   BRAND NEW -Casa Palmas $250 per night / 3 night minimum-off peak, during black out dates $325/night.    TWO BEDROOM HOUSE WITH FULL KITCHEN /2 BR       (2 Bedrooms,  2 bathrooms) Casita: $125 per night- off peak non black out dates, $175 during black out dates   add $20 per person for more than 2 people (2 Double Beds, 1 Bathroom) Housetrailer/Cabana:  $70 per night, non-peak, $110 during black out dates (Complete Kitchen, Bathroom for #1 Only)   CLUBHOUSE CASITA The Clubhouse Casita is a common area for all guests, as is the Captains Deck and the Bathhouse. Gear Package:  Included free of charge for all guests are Mountain Bikes, Sea Kayaks, and Snorkling. Full Gear Package:  $65/day per person Kites and Kiteboards, Kites are rented to qualified riders ONLY. Pre-Rigged Sails and Windsurfing Boards. LESSONS are also available for an additional charge Call Perone Travel at (310) 833-2401 for the lowest airfares to La Paz or Cabo San Lucas. The lowest fares require advance purchase so call for pricing today. Round Trip Airport Shuttle (per group): $120 La Paz, $350 Cabo San Lucas

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Captain's Log

The Captain's mission is to provide his customers the best service, lowest prices, convenience, and the most honest advice available anywhere on this planet. Mr. Spock (damn your Vulcan Logic!) has advised the Captain to keep his shop's overhead low, his staff's expertise high, and to always keep his own skills improving.

Low Overhead = Low Prices
Staff Expertise = Educated Helpful Advice
Great Service = Happy Customers
Improving Skills = Always Getting Better and Loving It!

Your Hosts: Kitty and Captain Kirk Robinson

Shop Hours and Contact Information

Captain Kirk's maintains a complete inventory of windsurfing and kiteboarding products at the shop in Los Angeles, California. Let our highly experienced staff help you with expert advice for all levels, without a "too cool" attitude. Major brands, great selection, low overhead (and low prices), and expert advice add up to excellent value for our customers. Check out our 10th Anniversary Specials!

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Region	Cost
Southern California	$40-$825

Contact: Contact: Captain Kirk's San Pedro, CA 90731-2244 PHONE: (310) 833-3397 FAX: (310) 833-3781 Email: info@captainkirks.com Help us help you! For specific answers to questions about this adventure, please Email to the company directly using the email address above. CalAdventures.com seeks to offer you the highest quality adventures throughout the state. Comments about how you liked (or disliked) this company, we'd like to know! Thank you! Did this page answer all of your questions? We will use your answers to get updated information from the Adventure Company if needed. Yes No This wasn't what I was looking for Put your comments here: Email address (Optional)

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This page was last updated on Monday, March 30, 2009