This windsurfing school, which opened in 1999, is one of the first in Cabarete. Audrey Meyers, the director, is a former world champion windsurfer who offers her experience to tourists. Here, lessons are either private or in small groups, to ensure the best possible personalization. The Club boasts a full range of equipment, which is constantly being updated. You can also take yoga classes or practice SUP. It's also possible to buy second-hand boards in excellent condition.
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Opening time and information on VELA WINDSURF CABARETE
50 US$ for 2h windsurfing lessons. 95 US$ for 1h wingfoil lessons. Accommodation and transport available.
Message from Management
Located in Cabarete, Vela Windsurf is a windsurfing school, but not the only one, as you can also take courses in surfing, stand-up paddle, kitesurfing, wingfoil andeven yoga. The team is made up of experienced instructors from all over the world, who speak Spanish, English, French, German, Italian and Russian. They offer a safe, fast and fun learning experience, with quality equipment that is well maintained and regularly renewed. The center also offers visits and activities to complement your vacation . What's more,it has a store where you'll find all the equipment you need for windsurfing, kitesurfing, paddleboarding and surfing .Beachwear and a wide range of accessories are also available. Vela Windsurf also has a restaurant serving delicious meals and refreshing drinks, making it the idealaddress for a memorable experience!
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WHAT IS WING FOILING?
Wingfoil is the combination of a wing that you hold in your hands and that propels you with the wind, and a board (either SUP, or surfboard) with a hydrofoil.
With a certain velocity, the board comes up the water and glides, actually foils, wing foiling.
Wingfoiling is the latest-born board sport. Everyone from kitesurfer, windsurfer, surfer, Stand up Paddleboard, deck chair potato has been giving it a try! How thrilling to see a new sport coming up with so much excitement.
Wing Foiling is definitely a water sport for EVERYONE because it is easy to learn with the right options and is a lot of fun.
SAILING LESSON PROGRAMS
We put great emphasis on a safe, proper, and efficient teaching method—professional courses taught by certified kite instructors.
We teach mostly private lessons, but also group lessons of not more than two students per instructor. Thanks to these private classes or small groups, we can assure customized instruction and quality teaching during the lessons.
The wind is side shore to side-offshore from the right. During the winter, the winds are dominated by fronts moving through the northern Caribbean, giving cycles of strong wind days followed by a period of lighter conditions. The trade winds return in March for more consistent conditions that last until October. The summer offers the best wind conditions but smaller waves than winter and spring. On most days, the reef protects the beach from larger waves.
Accommodation
From the most simple style of accommodation to the complete four star beach condominiums, here is a special selection of some of the nearby hotels we recommend. We can also book your accommodation at any other hotel in town. In Cabarete, there is a style of accommodation to suit everyone’s needs and budget, and to meet your expectations.
For windsurfers, we recommend hotels within a 5-minute walking distance from Vela Windsurfing Center.
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Members' reviews on VELA WINDSURF CABARETE
The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.
Myriad of great advice and equipment.
Highly recommend for wing foiling.
This is a dream place to everyone who is looking for a sport adventure in the water. I am from Miami and I am stoked with this place…This is my favourite place in Cabarete for wingfoiling and windsurfing located right at the heart of Cabarete Beach.