THE KITE KINGDOM KREW
JOSH C GRATTON
Professionally certified by IKO, the International Kiteboarding Organization, instructor Josh gratton was born and raised in the paradise of the Florida Keys. Josh has spent his entire life on the water mastering many different activities and skills. Josh his wife, Genevieve and son Rio now live in Cabarete, Dominican republic after over 20 years of visiting and experiencing the Kiting lifestyle. His adventurous nature has allowed him to explore and find the country’s many hidden Gems. Josh was born to be an adventure guide, his positive personality and desire to explore and share his experiences of the Dominican Republic is unparalleled.
Josh started kiting on the crystal-clear waters of the Florida Keys at the age of 16. As the sport progressed so did he. But teaching the sport is his passion, seeing the new up and coming kiters looking to hone in on their skills give Josh extreme satisfaction and tremendous gratitude. Josh loves to share his passion with other adventurous people. Come join in on the experiences of a lifetime that you have only dreamed of until now.
ROBINSON HILARIO
Freestyle Vice World Champion, Robinson is the pioneer of new school freestyle kiteboarding. Born and raised in the sunny town of Cabarete, Robinson's playground was the beach. At the age of 10, Robinson taught himself how to kite with borrowed old equipment from amused tourists.
20 years in the industry and multiple competition wins later, Robinson has established himself as one of the top kiteboarders and elite athletes in the world.
He is passionate about not just mastering his craft, but teaching it, and has since established the first mobile kite school on the North Coast, servicing all levels and disciplines, with a focus on advanced performance training and coaching up & coming athletes. You can catch him in action on Kite Beach, Cabarete or touring around the world!
GENEVIEVE GRATTON
Introducing our exceptional personal trainer and sports nutritionist! Prepare to embark on a transformative journey where customized workouts and expert nutritional guidance merge seamlessly. Her holistic approach to health and wellness goes beyond mere exercise routines. She prioritizes your individual goals, crafting a well-rounded plan that integrates targeted workouts with tailored dietary recommendations.
Our personal trainer and sports nutritionist specializes in active mobility, to keep joints and muscles flexible, and sports specific training and nutrition to optimize personal results. Combining her deep knowledge of exercise physiology, anatomy, and sports science with a passion for helping clients achieve their optimal fitness levels, Genevieve takes pride in understanding your unique body composition, metabolism, and dietary requirements.