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windsurfing holidays in El Yaque - Margarita

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Sailing Conditions, Winter, Onshore - Flatwater Sailing Conditions, Winter, Offshore - Flatwater / Slalom Sailing Conditions, Summer, Onshore - Flatwater Sailing Conditions, Summer, Offshore - Flatwater / Slalom

In the southern Caribbean Sea, just off the north east coast of Venezuela is the island of Margarita. From colonial times, the island retains an array of Spanish style buildings, churches, cobble-stoned roads and picturesque old forts. Spanish influence on the island culture remains strong; mixed with the Caribbean way of life it gives Margarita a beguiling charm. Inland, the mountaineous landscape is heavily wooded, where tropical plants nestle alongside mahogany and eucalyptus trees. The coast is typically Caribbean with white beaches and waving palms. El Yaque in the south, once a small fishing village, is now a bustling windsurf and kitesurf haven.

In the centre of this unique island is a 3000ft mountain with heavily wooded ravines, where tropical palms grow alongside mahogany and eucalyptus trees, decorated by a riot of colourful flowering shrubs. To the west, the sparsely populated area of Macano is joined to the rest of the island by the isthmus of La Restinga.  

With enchanting scenery, superb wind conditions, and unbelievably flat water this is the perfect spot for slalom and freestyle windsurfing, with intermediates also benefiting from shallow warm water training conditions. Plus for kitesurfing, a very real chance to perfect the early techniques, as well as for the experienced to practise new innovations and tricks in the specially designated kite zones. Suitable for all, the reliability and strength of the wind making it one of the best venues in the world.

Sailing Spot & Conditions

A perfect and safe spot for everyone. No matter whether you want to practice beach and water starts, jibes or freestyle moves, in El Yaque beginners and intermediates will find ideal conditions for making progress. The excellent wind combined with the swell satisfying for the advanced and freestylers. World class pros Ricardo Campello, Cheo Diaz and Gollito Estredo are locals and often seen on the water. El Yaque has arguably the highest number of wind days in the world, with December to May being the best time. In the summer the wind drops off.

Club Mistral windsurfers and kiters

During winter it blows F3-5 in the morning and after mid-day thermal conditions intensify the trade wind to a force of about F4-7. A steady sideshore wind from the left make it the perfect all-round venue.

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Great reasons to visit Margarita 

  • Best winter venue for consistent wind
  • Windsurfing and kitesurfing paradise
  • Excellent restaurants and bars - low prices
  • Flat water perfect for slalom and freestyle
  • Good range of hotels
  • Most popular board size 90 - 110 l
  • Most popular sail size 5.3 - 6.2m

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