Mauritius, with its white sandy beaches and turquoise lagoons, is a popular destination for wingfoil. Here’s a selection of spots suitable for beginners and experts alike.
THE BEST SAILING SPOTS
SPOTS FOR BEGINNERS
- Lagon de l’Ermitage: This lagoon is ideal for beginners thanks to its shallow, calm waters. Conditions are generally stable and the wind is moderate, allowing you to learn in complete safety.
- Flic en Flac Beach: This popular beach offers relatively flat water, perfect for beginners. The winds are often steady, especially during the dry season.
- Tamarin Bay: Although more exposed, this bay offers sheltered areas where beginners can learn wingfoiling in favorable conditions.
- La Preneuse: Located near Tamarin, this beach offers a magnificent setting with calm waters, ideal for learning.
- Blue Bay: This protected lagoon is perfect for beginners, offering clear, shallow waters and a safe environment.
SPOTS FOR EXPERTS
- One Eye (Le Morne): This spot is famous for its powerful waves and technical conditions, attracting experienced riders in search of thrills.
- Manawa (Le Morne): Located near One Eye, this spot offers breaking waves and ideal conditions for freestyle and foil surfing.
- Pointe d’Esny: This spot offers varied conditions with interesting waves and steady winds, perfect for experts.
- Tamarin Point: Renowned for its impressive waves, this spot is ideal for experienced riders looking to test themselves in more challenging conditions.
- Grand Bay: Although more frequented by tourists, this bay can offer interesting conditions for experts when the wind is favourable.
Wind conditions in Mauritius are generally optimal between May and December, with southeasterly trade winds guaranteeing memorable wingfoil sessions.
WHERE TO TAKE WINGFOIL LESSONS IN MAURITIUS?
- Kite School Mauritius (Le Morne): This school offers wingfoil courses in a magnificent setting near One Eye and Manawa, suitable for beginners and experts alike.
- Mauritius Kitesurf School (Tamarin): Located in Tamarin Bay, this school offers wingfoil lessons throughout the year in a friendly environment.
- Blue Water Kiteboarding (Flic en Flac): This school offers wingfoil lessons in the calm lagoon of Flic en Flac, perfect for novices.
- Kite & Surf School Mauritius (Blue Bay): Located on the east coast, this school offers courses for all levels in an idyllic setting.
- Kite Surf School Le Morne (Le Morne): Specializing in water sports, this school also offers wingfoil courses using state-of-the-art equipment.
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