The Windsurfing
The Windsurfing
Picture a white sandy beach with warm, shallow turquoise coloured water – fantastic! There is a tidal lagoon in front of the beach which is surrounded by a reef, making the perfect spot for practicing carve gybes, water-starts and a bit of blasting, subject to tides.
Summer winds in Mauritius generally come from the east or south east which is cross-shore from the left and usually force 3 – 5. From April to October it is winter time in the southern hemisphere and the trade winds kick in, giving a wind range of force 4 – 6.
Outside of the lagoon there are two great wavespots; ‘Little Reef’ is perhaps better for first steps in waveriding and ‘Manawa’ for the more experienced sailor. Aside from windsurfing there is of course kitesurfing, surfing, wakeboarding and dinghy sailing which can be arranged locally.
Kit wise, you can try the latest Mistral and Fanatic boards topped off with North rigs, so plenty of quality water time on quality equipment!
 | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | 9/10 |
| Intermediates | 10/10 |
| Advanced | 10/10 |
| Waveriders | 10/10 |
 | |
|---|---|
| Best months: | May - Oct |
| Flat water: | Yes |
| Choppy water: | Yes |
| Shallow water: | Yes |
| Waves: | Yes |
| Tidal: | Some |
Centre, Courses & Kit
The Centre
The centre itself is situated in front of the hotel beneath a handful of palm trees and within a few steps of the water’s edge. Next door is the pool and beach restaurant – what more could watersports enthusiasts want for?
Mauritius is tidal, so please be aware that at certain times of the day water activities can be limited or not possible - the staff will brief you about this locally. Windsurfing tuition takes place directly in front of the centre in an area which is shared by experienced kitesurfers and windsurfers.
To discuss which course best suits you,
please call 01273 224 069 or request a quotation.
| Tuition | Price |
|---|---|
| 6 Hour Beginner or Refresher Course
Including kit, covers safety, kit set up, wind awareness, uphauling & tacking, culminating in getting going and sailing the board backwards and forwards. |
£139 |
| 10 hours Starter or Refresher Course
As above and covering additional techniques like beach starts, gybes, foot straps and harness work. |
£189 |
| Unlimited Premium Training
4 hours tuition a day over 5 days to maximise your time on the water for an intense windsurfing experience. Hire your kit and practice after class to nail that manoevure! |
£230 |
| Rental | Price |
|---|---|
| Kit: Fanatic boards & North sails | |
| 7 day Equipment Rental | £199 |
| 14 day Equipment Rental | £329 |
| Storage | Price |
|---|---|
| Includes secure overnight storage | |
| 7 day Equipment Storage | £45 |
| 14 day Equipment Storage | £70 |
NB. The above prices are based on the currency rate applicable at the time of writing and may be subject to fluctuation.
