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Tarifa Windsurf Centre Hurricane Hotel - Tarifa, Spain
The windsurfing and kitesurfing centre in Tarifa, Spain is located on the beach in front of Hotel Hurricane. This centre offers full rental and instruction facilities at the Hurricane Hotel with latest Fanatic and ION kit.
Open TEMPORARILY CLOSED - contact Sportif for details and alternative centre nearby.
The main season is from the beginning of April to the end of October. From the beginning of November to the end of December and in March, either the centre at Valdevaqueros beach or the Hurricane Hotel beach centre will be open. Both centres are closed from beginning of January to end of February.
Location
The windsurf centre is located on the beach directly in front of Hurricane Hotel. Depending on the conditions the kitesurf lessons are either taught at the beach Dos Mares, on the left side of the Hurricane Hotel, or at the beach, Valdevaqueros. Transportation to these places is on a free shuttle transfer. The sailing area has flat and choppy waters with waves during spring and autumn. There are 2 main wind directions Poniente (side on-shore from the right) and Levante (side off-shore from the left). Semi dry wetsuit recommend in spring/autumn & convertible/shorty in summer. There are stones on the beach and in the water, surf shoes are recommended. The location is best suited for intermediates and above and can get crowded in July/August.
Facilities
The centre is located close to snack and tapas bars with refreshments available during the day. Accessories available include ION wetsuits, life vests, North Sails boom, mast feet protectors and Vario harness lines, and kids and youngster equipment, although rental is limited so we recommend you bring your own. W-Lan connection is available at the centre.
Services
Full rental and instruction services with a wide choice of the latest boards and sails are available. Video analysis is available for advanced and unlimited lessons. There is a rescue boat on standby if needed. SUP boards are available to voucher clients at no extra charge on windless days. Private Storage: Limited space available for those with their own equipment at an additional charge. (This is required to be booked in advance to guarantee availability.)
Sport and Activities
Other activities which are available include Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, SUP and surfing. SUP tuition is available at beginner and wave levels are there also SUP excursions along the coast from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean Sea.
Kit Range
Latest equipment from Fanatic & North: Approx.50 Boards, 40 Sails (3,0 m² - 7,3 m²) Kids & Junior Equipment: Available.
Rental
WINDSURF RENTAL | 1 Week from | 2 Weeks from |
Standard Rate Windsurf Board (Apr and Oct) |
£215 | £345 |
Peak Rate (May - Sep) |
£245 | £375 |
Non Consecutive Days - Standard Rate (Apr and Oct) |
4 out of 7 days £165 |
10 out of 14 days £280 |
Special Rental Rate when booked with Starter & Refresher Course |
5 hours £50 |
10 hours £85 |
Please Note: You may be required to pay a damage waiver fee, locally at the centre, or leave a credit card deposit against potential damage, before rental equipment can be taken. Sportif recommend you take insurance to cover third party liability, as well as medical and general travel insurance, which is required as part of our terms and conditions of booking. However, your insurance may not provide cover for damage to equipment that is rented, so worth checking in advance of travel. |
Discounts Available:
Double Usage: 2nd person receives 80% discount on rental rate
(ie only pays +20% on standard rental rate).
Combination of 2 Sports: 70% discount on rental on 2nd sport equipment
(ie pay only +30% on standard rental rate).
Rental & Instruction of 2 Sports: 10% discount on standard rental rate.
(rental kitesurfing & windsurfing, instruction - kitesurfing,
windsurfing, surfing, catamaran sailing).
Board Only, Rig or Kite Only: 30% discount with storage included*.
Pay only 70% of complete standard rental rate.
(*At centres offering storage - the storage for 1 board, 1
kite, or 1 rig included in the price, subject to availability.)
Family Specials: Windsurf Rental 1 adult + 1 child using same board
- child up to 16 years is Free of Charge
Kids & Youngsters: 50% discount on rental rates
(Valid for kids & youngsters up to 16 years.)
Tuition
Windsurfing Tuition: Beginner, Kids & Advanced
Instruction programme from June to September.
Group lessons are a maximum of 6 persons. If there is only 1 person in a group the time will be reduced but you will receive one to one instruction for the same rate! The content on the lesson can be requested in advance - such as beach start, stance, planing, harness & footstraps, gybing & freestyle manoeuvers.
WINDSURF TRAINING | 2hrs from |
4hrs from |
6hrs from |
10hrs from |
Starter & Refresher Training incl. equipment | - | £85 | £120 | £170 |
Advanced Training* | £40 | - | - | - |
Youngster Training including equipment (12-16yrs) |
- | £65 | £95 | £144 |
Children's Training incl. equipment (6-11 yrs) maximum 4 children per group |
3 hrs £65 |
5 hrs £95 |
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Semi Private / Private Training | Semi Private 1 hr £40 |
Private 1 hr £65 |
*Advanced & Private & Semi Private training does not include equipment.
Fact File
Great Reasons to go to Tarifa, Spain |
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Best Time: April-September. Launch: Sandy beach with some rocks exposed at times. Wind Direction: Generally summer 'Poniente' cross on-shore from right. Spring and autumn 'Levante' cross off-shore from left. Wind Type: Strong cyclonic winds. Shorebreak: Moderate - strong if Poniente/Sirocco blows. Water Conditions: At the Hurricane centre the wind chop conditions up to half mast high waves in spring/summer. Softer conditions at Valdevqueros. Suitability: Intermediate and above. Beginners more shelterd spot at Las Dunas on Valdevaqueros beach. |
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