Kiteboarding in Kuantan

The Malaysian East Coast hides many 'secrets' and, by a twist of fate, I've come across a great stretch of beach and Leo Watersports Village. Tucked away nicely under some pine trees is Leo's Kiteboarding School. Chances are when you show up there, you'll have 20km of prime beach and water all to yourself!

Getting there is easy and can be entertaining...

The Karak Highway that leads from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan is a great stretch of road. The first 60km of the Ekspresway are a fabulous set of interlinked corners. For my Ducati, it's just awesome! For my Ford Ranger, well, not quite as rewarding.

You can polish off KL - Kuantan in an easy 3hrs, less if you're on a superbike! Take the Karak Highway all the way to the end. Then follow the signs to Kuantan. When you come to a T-intersection, turn right and follow the signs to the Swiss Garden Resort.

Right next to the Swiss Garden is Duta Village Resort. Swiss Garden is very nice, but if you want a pleasant chalet on the beach, try Duta Village.

On the beach of Duta Village you'll find Leo Village Watersports. And you've found the Kuantan Kiteboarding School. Leo is well-known and there is a KL crowd which ventures there on weekends. During the NE Monsoon, kiteboarders are known to make the drive up from Singapore and it is worth the drive!