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Aruba Windsurf Centre, Aruba

Our partner windsurf centre in Aruba is located at the north end of the Marriott Hotel property and fronts the Fisherman's Huts sailing area.

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Learn & progress in Aruba

Why we rate this centre

Our partner windsurf centre in Aruba is located at the north end of the Marriott Hotel property and fronts the Fisherman's Huts sailing area.  The Boardwalk Hotel is about 150 yards fromthe new windsurf centre.

Directly in front of the Aruba windsurf centre you are into beautiful, warm, crystal-blue and clear water with several hundred yards of sandy bottom. Make a path through our flags marking the reefs, and you get closer towards the more exciting conditions outside on "The Blue Highway" with rolling swell and a bump & jump playground. Strong off-shore winds are often already getting started by the time we open our doors, and building throughout the day. Winds are a bit lighter inside allowing beginners to catch a break even on the windiest of days.

 

WINDSURF IN ARUBA

Whether you are a windsurfing addict or an enthusiastic admirer, you have probably discovered that Aruba is a windsurfers paradise. This magical spot has something to offer windsurfers of all levels; beginners, kids, and even seasoned pros. Ready to make your windsurf dreams a reality?

Windsurf lessons - The passionate and highly-qualified instructors will keep you safe, informed and most importantly, having fun out on the crystal blue waters. Our team is dedicated to providing you with personalised lessons tailored for your capabilities.

The beginner lesson area is like a swimming pool: nice flat and shallow water. We have the perfect conditions for learning the basics of windsurfing! They teach intermediate and advanced students on Aruba’s famous Blue Highway. Lessons include all windsurf gear. Life jackets and water shoes are available for your convenience.

Each 2 hour lesson includes an hour of personalised instruction and assistance, where you will learn all about the wind principles, safety and the basics of getting started. Once you are competent in getting up on the board, it’s time for pure exhilaration and free play. After getting your grip on the sail and finding your balance on the board, you’ll find yourself skimming effortlessly over the warm Caribbean ocean, basking in the enjoyment of your new hobby! Remember to take it all in, enjoy the beautiful scenery and fun of learning something new, after all - play is the best way to learn!


Kitesurfing in Aruba

With constant trade winds, flat and shallow turquoise waters, Aruba has become a world renowned kite destination for beginners and pros alike. Are you ready to take on this exhilarating challenge?

Focused on delivering the best kitesurfing experience for their guests, they make safety, quality of lessons and equipment a top priority, making them Aruba’s premier kite school. Their internationally qualified instructors will teach on only top of the range, industry-leading equipment, giving students the best chance to master the sport.

Lessons are designed to fully prepare you to become an independent kiteboarder. Your instructor will take you through each stage of learning at your own pace. The teaching system is divided into three primary sections:

  • Kite Control: For learners with no previous kite experience, we start them on the land with a trainer kite. Here they will learn about wind principles, kite control, safety and set up.
  • Body dragging: It’s time to get wet. Using the kite principles you learnt in your first lesson, you will now use the kite to drag your body through the water in different directions. You’ll learn other core skills such as launching and landing, board recovery, and water safety.
  • Waterstart: It’s kiteboard time. After you understand the principles and are in good control of the kite it’s time to get on the board! This may be trickier than you originally imagined, but it’s all fun and once you’ve got it, there is no better feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment.

Get Safe, Get Wet, Get Riding & Get Hooked!


Wing Foiling in Aruba

Feel the freedom of flying over the water with a wing in the hands and on top of a foil board and see all that is happening in the beautiful crystal clear Caribbean sea from above. Fish and turtles are plentiful and perhaps you will be lucky enough to encounter the occasional dolphin having a race with you. Don’t forget to bring your GoPro.

Lessons are focused on safety and enjoyment first. The classes are conducted with the instructor following close with a boat for your instructions and safety.. Want to bring a friend or family member? Just ask your instructor.

A lesson is 1 hour long and will all be on the water. During the lesson you will learn how to handle the wing, get on the board, start building up speed and get riding high on your foil to be able just glide ever so gently and silently through the water. It is absolutely an exhilarating experience you will never forget and will perhaps bring you back to Aruba for more.


Stand Up Paddle boarding in Aruba

Stand up and paddle! It’s the world's fastest growing watersport, and we understand why. The flat waters make for the best SUP conditions. Whether you are just beginning, and need some time practicing balance and coordination, or you've got the hang of it and are up for some exploring - it’s fun for everyone!

For beginners we advise staying in the designated swimming areas, where the shallow waters allow for easy practice. You may fall a few times, but it’s part of the fun.

For the more adventurous, a sea safari is always a fun choice. Take the boards to the reef, and try spotting some flying fish or even turtles. - But remember to leave yourself enough energy to get back!

Got a need for speed? Then our race board is the choice for you. Get maximum exercise as you speed across the water.

Paddleboarding is an excellent group activity, but also serves as a great way to get out on the ocean alone for some much deserved me-time!


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Aruba Windsurf Centre — Aruba, Dutch Antilles

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Kitesurf Lessons
Kitesurf Private Learn To Kitesurf Course (incl. equipment)
hour(s)
From £438

Kitesurfing Lessons with a personal instructor gives you the opportunity to have a 1-on-1 interaction with your instructor to help you learn at a pace that is driven by you. The Learn To Kitesurf course aims to get you riding, while also teaching you how to read the conditions and utilise your equipment safely and correctly. 

You will start with the basics; this includes setup of your equipment, safety features that you will utilise and how to fly a small 2metre trainer kite. When your instructor feels you are ready you can then head to the water. On day one you will only be using the kite and not go on the board just yet. Entering the water is when the fun starts! Here you will be taught how to properly fly an inflatable kitesurfing kite, how to control your kite and what to do if you crash it in the water. On day one you will be comfortable flying the kite and know what to do in any situation.

You will then move on to the board lessons. What does that mean? Well it is time to get up on the board now. You will practice using the kite to generate pull and you will learn how to get the kite to pull you without the board first. The idea is to get used to how the kite behaves when asked to pull you. Once confident doing this you will learn how to put the board on your feet and after that, how to get up on the board. Most people will manage to do a few metres on the board by the end of the course.

Note:

You don’t need to be super-fit to kitesurf and the kit is lightweight, so you don’t need lots of muscle strength either. But of course, a decent level of fitness will help you to progress faster. Your instructor will be there to support you, coach you, and more importantly, keep you safe through the learning process.

Kitesurf Lessons
Kitesurfing - Private Kite Foiling Courses - Incl. Equipment
hour(s)
From £292

Foilboarding, kite foiling, hydrofoil kiteboarding, foil kiteboarding - you can call it many names, but it all leads to the same discipline: riding a kite with a hydrofoil board under your feet and it allows you to kite along above the surface of the water. Kitefoil is considered the next era in kitesurfing. Learn advanced maneuvers like jumps, tacks, and gybes, take an epic foil trip along the coast, or simply learn how to foil in case you have never tried it.

Note:

This course is suited to kiters who have mastered the twin tip or surfboard and are looking for a new challenge.

Kitesurf Lessons
Kitesurf - Private Advanced lessons - incl.equipment
hour(s)
From £146

Private lessons are 1-1 sessions with an instructor, meaning fast progression. The lessons include all equipment and are designed to take you from total beginner to up and riding. We normally suggest at least 6 - 8 hours to get the up on the board doing short runs. Lessons are normally in 2 - 3-hour sessions, but dependent on local conditions.  

Note:

1-1 Lessons inc. equipment

We will schedule your course to start on your first full day, but you must remain available to the school to work around local wind and sea conditions, as well as instructor availability.  

Windsurf Lessons
Windsurf Private lessons - equipment included (any level)
hour(s)
From £69
Windsurf Lessons
Windsurf - Private Windsurf Foiling Lessons including equipment
hour(s)
From £90

Windsurf foil is a true revolution for windsurfing, offering a whole new dimension to the sport. Are you also tempted to try foil windsurfing and be able to ride full speed above the water with only 7-10 knots of wind? You are not the only one!

Windfoiling is relatively easy to learn, especially if you already know how to windsurf. You may find the first runs difficult, as you need to get used to controlling the foil with small body movements. After a while, you will finally understand the influence of your body weight and find the right position on your board. The time needed to get flying is usually 2 to 4 hours, and you should manage to have a relaxed flight after only 4 to 5 sessions.
Moreover, windfoiling is far less physical than funboarding. As you are flying above the sea, there is no friction on the water’s surface, and the hydrodynamic drag is minimal. The propulsive force needed when sailing above the water is thus much lower than in regular windsurfing. In other words, you will need smaller sails for the same wind conditions, and you will not be physically tired after a session. This makes windfoiling suitable for everybody, regardless of age or gender.
The key in managing your first runs in the air is to be light on your feet, understand how to position your body and use your body weight to control the foil.
When you are foiling, your body is upright on the board, as there is very little traction generated by the sail. This enables you to literally stand above the foil, and control the height with your feet and body weight. Move your body backward and press on the back foot to lift the nose of the board and get higher. On the contrary, move your body forward and press with front foot to go down.

Windfoiling is the perfect weapon where there is not enough consistent wind for traditional short boards. Windsurfing full speed in 8-10 knot conditions with small sails is no longer a dream. This is because you just need enough wind to pull you up on the foil. You will then generate enough apparent wind to increase your speed up to the foil cruising speed, which is usually about 20 knots. 
 
While 8 knots is a real target, it becomes very technical. When learning, we would recommend starting with a wind range, between 12-15 knots and a relative small sail (5 or 6 m2). That way you will easily experience the lift given by the foil, and the rig will be light and easy to manoeuver.

Note:

Must be able to windsurf comfortably.

Windsurf Lessons
Windsurf - Group Learn to Windsurf Course. incl equipment
hour(s)
From £138

For anyone who has never tried windsurfing before, during this windsurf course, you will learn the very basics of Windsurfing. This includes how to lift the sail up from the water to your first rides in both directions.

Your course includes board, sail, wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

Note:

upto 6-8 students in the water. We will schedule your course to start on your first full day, but you must remain available to the school to work around local wind and sea conditions, as well as instructor availability.  

Windsurf Equipment Rental
Windsurf - Daily Unlimited Equipment Rental
day(s)
From £196

Spend as much time as possible having fun on the water with daily unlimited equipment rental. This includes boards, sails, harness and wetsuit. Most centres will 'fix' your ideal board size to ensure availability, but you have access to all available equipment. It is important to pre-book your windsurf rental as part of your holiday to be sure of availability, especially in over the high season periods.

Note:

  • Please make a note of your ideal board size and style in the 'notes' section.
  • Rental can only be used on consecutive days.
  • In the case of no wind, most centers will allow you to use other sports equipment, such as: SUP and Surf boards.
  • Please note that local prices can be significantly more expensive than pre-booked prices.
  • Damage Insurance is not included and should be paid locally 

    For windsurf rental of equipment, you may be required to produce a VDWS/IKO/RYA or equivalent licence to prove your ability to rent (For Egypt this is mandatory, and if unable to provide you will need to do a skills test and pay for a licence locally)

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