Founders

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Keiron Smith

Founder & Kite-Wing-Wake Instructor

Keiron is a passionate kiteboarding, wingfoiling and wakesurfing rider & instructor! Also founder of the Cabarete kite kids foundation, Keiron has vision, and a big heart for building communities.

Markendy Dorjuste

Co-founder & Film Production

An expert in videography, shooting with GoPro and Sony cameras, editing with Premier Pro and Davinci Resolve - Markendy brings leadership, vision and professionalism to our media production.

Luis LeFrance

Co-founder, Team Captain & Instructor

Luis is our We Love Kiteboarding team captain and Cabarete IKO Instructor. Also a Dominican Big Air champion and Spleene-sponsored kiteboarding rider! Luis is our #1 success story!

Christopher Molder
Christopher Molder
2025-04-11
If you're reading reviews to decide if Keiron and team are the right choice to start your journey - just do it. He is the guy. My friend and I went to Cabarete for 3 days with the sole purpose to get wingfoil instruction from Keiron. It was a humbling experience. It takes time and the learning curve is steep but Keiron along with the help of the local boys Yonny and Yarson kept us motivated and on track. Keiron's ability to teach basic principals and foundational concepts is what makes him special. By the end of trip I was calling him Sensei because he imparts some pearls of wisdom that I found really useful. We even managed to experience our first flight. Other honourable mentions if you're thinking about traveling to DR: Kite Beach is a vibe and you get immersed immediately into sport. Watching some of the best in the world is inspiring and worth it alone. The wind in late March/early April was like a machine 25kts everyday. I figure in the 3 days we were there we got more time on water than we would have waiting for wind in Toronto for an entire season. Not to mention warm, sunny and clean water. Well worth the effort to go down there... Having the support of the boys on the beach to get back up wind was a must. Couldn't have done it with them. Last and most importantly - WeLoveKiteboarding is doing some very cool community work down there. Life on the beach is a dream but life on the other side of the road is anything but. Through initiatives that Keiron is leading they are making a big difference in the lives of local kids who are able to learn new skills and focus their energy into something positive through the kiting and winging community. Big ups to the team down their doing amazing work - if you do make it to Cabarete ask how you can help before you travel. See you on the water
Yoav Schwartz
Yoav Schwartz
2025-04-10
Louis is the man. Great instruction, coaching and guidance. Epic session in La Boca and kept me alive on our downwinder… he’s also a human highlight real. highly recommend!
james duffe
james duffe
2025-02-26
Luis was a great instructor for my beginner son and was kind enough to save me when I was out by the reef and one of my lines broke.
Andre Schilha
Andre Schilha
2025-02-25
Luis Angel LaFrance trained my son. Keiron Smith trained me a number of times. Let's just say that the instruction, including theory, practice and post-lesson port mortem were top notch for both instructors. Changing the chicken loop while in the water...what a great idea! Let's also say that youth learn quickly! We Love Kiteboarding!
Andrey V
Andrey V
2024-09-15
We had amazing time learning how to wake surf. Best step by step instructions, very happy with the progress on the first day.
Alex
Alex
2024-09-12
Keiron knows how to teach, and the gear is new or almost new. Great time guaranteed.
kerem gozalan
kerem gozalan
2024-09-10
I took wing foiling lessons with We Love Kiteboarding during the summer in Toronto. I'd like to evaluate Keiron, the owner and instructor, in two separate parts. a) Professionalism: Keiron is a passionate and exceptionally knowledgeable water sports enthusiast. He was incredibly patient and motivating throughout my lessons. His boat is perfectly suited for Lake Ontario's conditions and fully equipped. Keiron prioritizes student progress over session duration, ensuring a personalized learning experience. b) Personality: After spending a month with Keiron, I've not only learned a new skill but also gained a valuable friend. His dedication and hard work are admirable. I'm looking forward to our next adventure in the Dominican Republic.
Genesis Effect
Genesis Effect
2024-08-08
Definitely one of the best experience I have ever had in Toronto. Keiron is Such an amazing instructor and really fun to have a conversation with. He’s really knowledgable and open to share all his knowledge. Definitely doing it again !
Julian Ganton
Julian Ganton
2024-08-08
What an amazing experience. I took my team out for a wakesurfing adventure for a sunset session and Keiron delivered with everyone up and riding the wave. Truly a gifted and patient teacher and a first class experience. Will go back for sure. I can’t believe we can do this in Toronto.

Dominican Competition Team

We Love Kiteboarding Team DROpen Puerto Plata, April, 2023

Ambassadors

New We Love Kiteboarding Team Rider Patrick Mendoza

Patrick Mendoza

Kite Trick Consultant

Originally from Cabarete, Patrick Mendoza is a true Kite Beach legend, now living in Ontario, and offering advanced clinics for pro-level unhooked, kite loop, and big air board-off progression!

We Love Kiteboarding Team Rider Nora Highlander

Nora Highlander

Team Rider

Nora is an avid wakeboarder turned addicted kiteboarder, competing in the Woman’s Freestyle D.R. OPEN Kiteboarding Competition. Nora is also an Acro-Yoga-Nomad, and badass engineer too!

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Maike Elisa

Team Rider

Maike is an avid wakeboarder turned addicted kiteboarder, competing in the Woman’s Freestyle D.R. OPEN Kiteboarding Competition. Maike is also a Acro-Yoga-Nomad & PHD math genius tutor too!

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Keiron, Charlotte, Julian at Kite Club, Cabarete