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.

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.

Culture & Other Activities

In the Local's market "Mercado Conejero" and restaurants you can sample the island's typical arepas (soft corn tortillas with cheese, meat and other fillings) 0r look for branded goods at discount duty free prices in the "Centro Comercial Sambil". Horseriding, trekking and diving are all available on the island. Ask at the centre for recommended activities.

We would like to inform guests that the Semana Santa feast will take place the beach area in El Yaque from 01st - 08th of April 2012. both Centers, Skyriders and Club Mistral, will be closed around midday each day depending on the situation at the beach. Depending on the wind conditions, both centers will be flexible to open up earlier at 8 o’clock to give guests more time on the water before the crowd comes and make any kind of water sport impossible. The access to the beach is almost impossible from lunchtime on. Also kitesurfing lessons and rescues will not be possible, as boats are not permitted in the area. Guests should be aware that there are an uncountable number of drunken local people around. 

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