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Windsurfing Fuerteventura

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FBC Fuerteventura is at the northern tip of the island on a huge stretch of Natural Reserve sand beach with dunes to the rear looking out towards Isla de Lobos and facing Lanzarote.

The wind at FBC Fuerteventura blows side shore from the left and increases through the day. The best windsurfing is to be had between May and August when the remains of the winter swells have died down giving way to flat water/chop sailing conditions. The bay is large and open with an unlimited outer sailing area and is protected by reefs at both ends. 200m offshore there is a deep water reef forming nice waves (up to 3m) in swell conditions. Excellent jumping is to be had, as well as a very smooth introduction for beginner waveriders. There are some reefs closer in but these can be sailed over. There can be some shore break, and in spring low tide the shoreline can become quite rocky. There is a sand launch area between two shallow reefs in front of the center. The conditions in March/April are wavier with the remains of the winter swells caused by depressions in the Atlantic. The wind is more unpredictable in the winter as trade winds move further south, but this is when the best waves can be enjoyed.

FBC Fuerteventura is a spot more suited to intermediate and advanced level windsurfers. In the summer months however, beginners are taken to Cotillo for lessons and practice. Here there is a protected double lagoon which is always super flat on the inside with very small chops on the outer lagoon. The water is clear and shallow (1m) and sandy bottom – the perfect learning environment.

Instruction

FBC Fuerteventura is proud to offer windsurfing instruction by fully qualified team members. The equipment on offer, the conditions to be found and the transport available means that you will be taught in optimum learning conditions.

FBC Fuerteventura is a spot more suited to intermediate and advanced level windsurfers and the combination of flat water/chop and waves forming on the outer reef means excellent conditions for learning those intermediate and advanced manoeuvres and building confidence in the waves.

Beginners are taken to Cotillo for their lessons and practice where there is a protected double lagoon which is always super flat on the inside with very small chops on the outer lagoon. The water is clear and shallow (1m) and sandy bottom – a perfect learning environment.

A full range of courses is on offer from beginner to advanced with fully qualified instructors who also hold life saving and first aid certificates. Courses contain no more than 8 students and include equipment, safety cover and transportation.

CERTIFICATIONS OFFERED: Windsurf Instruction – VDWS

LANGUAGES: Courses are held by an International Team of qualified instructors in English, German, French and Spanish.

SPECIAL PACKAGES: Various special instruction packages are available in all 3 sports including equipment, transfers, safety and lunch. Please contact your Tour Operator for further details.

 

 

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