The volcanic islands of Lanzarote & Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands are famous for their volcanic landscapes, sand dunes, pristine white sandy beaches, clear warm waters, pleasant all year round climate, consistent trade winds, surf and laid back Canarian pace of life. Being only a 4 hour flight from most European cities it’s an ideal place to kick back, relax and learn how to windsurf or improve your windsurfing skills.
The wind is predominantly cross-shore and the windsurfing takes place on a 6-7 km stretch of beach with fine white sand great for Intermediates & advanced sailors. Beginners are taught in a safe tidal lagoon.
Sotavento lies directly in a wind acceleration zone and in summer the winds can reach speeds of up to 9 Bft.(45 knots), great for intermediate & advanced sailors. Beginners lessons take place in massive, waist-deep lagoons.
In the summertime when the tradewinds kick in, Lanzarote (& Las Cucharas in particular) is considered a world class spot. The sheltered bay offers beginners a safe intro to windsurfing, while outside the bay the wind & waves challenge even the most experienced.
The strength and consistency of the wind, the pleasant climate all year round, excellent tourist facilities and short flights times from most European cities combine to make the Canary Islands a suitable destination for all levels of windsurfers all year round.
The NE trade winds blow throughout the year, although they tend to move up & down the Atlantic.The best time to visit the Canary Islands is during the summer which is the windy period. In summer the sea tends to be flat and the wind at its most consistent. The trades can start to blow as early as March and you have wind until November.
Around Lanzarote and Fuerteventura you have wind acceleration zones where the wind is either funnelled between mountains, or the other islands and where the wind can sometimes increase to as much as 8 – 9 Bft. Beginners can learn to windsurf all year round as there is usually enough wind even in winter to run newbie and beginner courses.