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Naxos Windsurf Bike Centre - St George Beach - Naxos, Greece & Mediterranean

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The Naxos windsurf and bike centre at St George beach, on the west coast, offers a choice of spots with flat water, swell and wave conditions for windsurfers for all levels in the summer months. You can book windsurfing and wing foiling, rental and instruction for all levels. There is a choice of accommodation from on-the-spot studios, apartments and hotel accommodation with swimming pool. Close to Naxos town centre you can easily walk to the local restaurants, bars or cycle to explore this beautiful island.


Location
There are two windsurf centres based at St George beach, approximately 2km south of Naxos old town, 1km from the harbour and 1.5km, around a 15 minutes' walk to the Castle and surrounding bars and traditional taverna-style, restaurants and approximately a 5-10 minute drive north of the airport.  There is a choice of studios, self catering or hotel accommodation within walking distance. 


Sailing Spot
St George Beach offers a choice of conditions with a flat water lagoon and also wave spot , catering for all levels and disciplines. The first centre, at the southern end of St George beach has direct access to the variable conditions from slalom to swell to waves between 1m to 2.5m on big days breaking on the off-shore reefs. The wave spot is ideal for advanced wave sailors. Less experienced windsurfers can sail further south. Around a 6 minute walk (approx. 500m) is the second centre at the lagoon area, with more sheltered  conditions and flat water. This is where lessons and beginners / early intermediates and freestylers can sail. This area has an offshore spit/reef creating a bay area, protected  from the open sea. It offers a wide, standing shallow area at high tide and mainly flat water conditions on the inside. There is a 7m opening in the reef, where you can exit to the open sea. The local Meltemi starts in May and continues until mid October, from morning until sunset in peak months of July and August. The predominant wind directly is mainly from the north, side on-shore from the right.


Services
The windsurf centres offers rental equipment at the Lagoon centre, with VDWS qualified instructors with licenses available when attaining the required course level. Tandem boards are used for lessons with radio headsets attached to helmets. The Lagoon Center is open from 10:00am to 19:00hrs in high season and from 10:00am to 18:00pm in low season. Safety cover is provided at the Lagoon centre with rescue boat and bay watch tower. Life vest are available free of charge. 
 

Kitesurf
Kitesurfing is not permitted at the centre or from St George Beach. Kitesurf rental and instruction is available at the centre is Mikri Vigla approximately 20 minutes drive south with bike rental available to get you there from the St George's beach area.


Facilities
The Lagoon centre has changing rooms, showers, shaded areas and chilll out spot, around a 5-10 minute walk from the accommodation. A choice of restaurants and cafes nearby around 10-15 minutes walk, refreshments and meals during the day and evening. There are nearby shops on the way in to Naxos Town, selling a selection of beach wear, sports equipment and accessories as well as both new and used windsurf, kite and surf equipment and repair shop in the main Naxos town.


Kit List
The latest RRD Boards and Neil Pryde sails fully rigged and ready to use, with Vario adjustable harness lines.


The Centre at the Laguna Sailing Spot

Fro 2024 all windsurf and wing foil services are at the Laguna Centre.

You can rent High end, premium equipment. Approx. 20 new RRD LTD boards and 30 new RRD rigs with 100% carbon RDM mast and boom, SUP boards, surf boards, body boards and skim boards.

More than 150 of the latest RRD boards (55-155l). More than 250 of the latest NeilPryde sails with RDM mast and XF boom (3.2-8.2m²). Latest RRD school boards (130-220l) and school sails (VDWS, RRD, Neil Pryde (0.8-5.0m²). Approx. 10 RRD SUP Boards and 2 tandem windsurf boards, hydrofoil board,  beginner's and kids and training equipment.

Please note: There is no longer a centre based at the St Georges beach as 2023 and prior. The services no longer available include Yoga, Catamaran, MTB, bike hire, and guided tours, as well as the Studio reception and the Premium windsurf/wing foil Centre at St. George Beach. Premium equipment will be available at the Laguna windsurf/ wing foil Center.

Rental
Boards are rented in the following categories (pool) S = 74-84l / M = 90-106 litre / L = 110-130, XL = 135 – 220l. Rental is available from 3 days minimum. 

In low wind condtions activities such as free style lessons, SUP tour, SUP Yoga, beach vollebally, SUP polo or snorkelling tour are offered.

Discounted rates in combination with windsurf or kitesurf packages are available to prebook in advance of arrival with Sportif.
 

WINDSURF RENTAL  6/7 days
from
13/14 days
from
BOARDER Package board and rig (pool)  £225 £358
PREMIUM board and rig +  £11 / day +  £11 / day
Fixed Board (reserved for arrival) +  £15 / day +  £15 / day

Junior/Kids Rental / Discounted Rental*
(*Rental discount given on first rental after course.)

- 20%

- 20%

Damage Waiver Insurance INCLUDES
Accessories: Harness, life jacket, wetsuit.
£70 - 1 week £82 - 2 wks
Rental includes a safety, protection vest but does not include Varios adjustable harness lines, wetsuit or equipment damage waiver fee/insurance.
Please Note: You may be required to pay a damage waiver/insurance fee locally or give a credit card imprint against potential equipment damage before it is rented. A restriction on the number of repairs per fee may be in place. For full details and costs, please contact Sportif in advance of travel. Sportif recommend you take insurance against equipment damage & third party liability insurance in addition to your medical & general travel insurance.

The Insurance package covers damages to the board and the sail, includes use of wetsuit and harness and rescue services. Material insurance excludes damage to the fin, which would need to be paid locally. Insurance is also invalid if the person hiring the material does not comply with the instructions of the staff on duty, or violates the international marine code or centre rules about handling and storing the material. Material insurance covers up to three damages maximum.

DISCOUNTS
FREE Rental for boards during the days that the lessons take place.

Double Use of Boarder Rental - fixed board or pool package.
1st person pays 100%, 2nd person +50% of rate.

Junior Rental (Up to 11 years) - 20% off adult rental rate.
Not applicable with family package, double use and discount after lesson.

Family Package* (3 or more Boarder Packages, minimum 6 days rental each)
* = family package are not applicable with double use, junior rental and rental after course discounts.

 

Tuition
Lessons are available for all levels from 1 hour trial, beginners, move on courses from the next level for intermediates to advanced riders, from 2 to 6 hours in group or private lessons. Rental equipment is included during the lessons and the days that your lesson takes place, so you can practice. This includes insurance, wetsuit and harness. 
 

WINDSURF INSTRUCTION Duration Equipment Prices
from

VDWS Basic Course - Group
(Number of students 5 - 8*)
Includes VDWS license and booklet. On fixed days and hours.

3 days
6 hours
(2hrs/day)
During lesson and day of lesson. £175
Move On Course Group - Intermediate to  Advanced level . (Number of students 5 - 8 *)
On fixed days and hours.
3 days
6 hours
(2hrs/day)
During lesson and day of lesson. £184
Junior Course – Any level
8 to 14 years *** (1-4 students)
Includes VDWS license & booklet.
Flexible days and hours.
3 days
3 hours
(1hr/day)
During lesson and day of lesson. £175

Junior Course – Any level
6 to 8 years *** (1 student).
Flexible days and hours.

3 days
3 hours
(1hr/day)
During lesson and day of lesson. £175
Private Lessons 1 hour Please enquire. POA
Please note: All the lessons include, in addition to the equipment, insurance for damages, wetsuit, harness if needed and protection vest. VDWS courses (VDWS basic course and Junior Courses only) include VDWS booklet and license upon achieving the level. Other courses (Move On Course and Junior Course for 6-8 years do not include the VDWS booklet and license.)

*When a group has 1-4 people, the daily lesson is 1 hour instead of 2 hours.
**Free rental for boards is during the days that the lessons take place: for example, if your course lasts from Monday to Wednesday, you get free rental on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
***Children need to weigh at least 30 kilos and be a good swimmer.

 

 

 

Fact File

Sailing Conditions

Summer On Shore Summer Off Shore

Suitability:

Beginners 

Intermediates 

Freestyle 

Wave 

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Great Reasons to go to Naxos, Greek Islands.

Best Time:  June-September.
Launch: Sandy beach launch.
Wind Direction: Side on shore from right.
Wind Type: Northern summer Meltemi, accelerated by local 
Venturi wind.
Shorebreak: None to slight.
Water Conditions: Flat water to 
slight chop offshore. Chop and swell offshore on high wind days.
Suitability: All levels.

 

  • Some of the best wind stats in the Mediterranean.
  • Flat water and wave spots.
  • Traditional Greek tavernas and natural landscape.
  • Off the beaten track.
  • Separate windsurf and kitesurf beaches.
  • Sailing, Bike, MTB, SUP, surf.
  • Camps - Get windsurfing, Junior/ Teen, Girls/Yoga.

 

 

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