ION CLUB LE MORNE

The Best of Surfing Elements

Location : Le Morne, Mauritius

Season : All year round

Opening hours: Daily 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

Our centers & Sports Activities locations:

    • ION CLUB Kite lagoon// Lessons, rental & supervision : Kitesurf, Wingfoil & Windsurf
    • ION CLUB La Pointe// Lessons & rental : Windsurfing, Wingfoiling, Kitesurfing and Surfing // Security & surveillance service with boat.

    Shuttle service

    Free shuttle service from all the hotels in Le Morne to ION CLUB Centers in Le Morne.

    Bookings points : 

    • ION CLUB JW Marriott// PREMIUM DEPARTURE // Booking for all offers ION CLUB Services
    • ION CLUB Dinarobin// PREMIUM DEPARTURE // Stand Up Paddle excursions // Booking for all offers ION CLUB Services

    Shop : 

    • ION CLUB Shop La Gaulette// Sale of second-hand watersports equipment, ION CLUB souvenirs and accessories - Location : La Gaulette, main road, 10 minutes from Le Morne.

    PREMIUM SERVICE

    Boat lessons for kitesurfing, wingfoiling & surfing. Features:

    • Private Boat
    • Private Instructor
    • Private Skipper
    • Lessons in a shallow & flat-water lagoon away from the crowd
    • Refreshments onboard

    Boat departure is possible from different locations around the hotels of Le Morne.

     

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    A WORD FROM THE MANAGER

    “Mauritius is heaven for watersports enthusiasts. As a kitesurfer, surfer or windsurfer this is definitely a place you should tick on your bucket list.
    There is no other spot in the world that is so diverse, combining all the conditions that you may dream of in just one spot. The spot is formed by a peninsula slightly of the main coastline, right on the foot of the majestic Le Morne Brabant Mountain. Beginners can learn in a knee to waist deep standing area with flat water and onshore wind, which is also the perfect place to train freestyle tricks and just 200 m the conditions shift to sideshore with more chop , offering ideal bump and jump conditions. Waves are breaking on the reef about 400m from the shore and there everything you want to imagine from entry to expert level. Whether you are a windsurfer or kitesurfer, I guarantee you will absolutely love this place.”

    Ninja Bichler

    DISCOVER the best spots in MAURITIUS

    LE MORNE KITE LAGOON

    Le Morne is one of the best and most diverse spots for kitesurfing, wingfoiling, and windsurfing. All conditions are met for the practice of our beloved water sports: from flat water with a shallow depth in the kite lagoon, suitable for beginners, to the small waves of Little Reef for those learning to surf with the kite in the lagoon wind, and then the larger and more powerful waves of Manawa and Chameau, which are higher but not particularly dangerous. There is also the famous One-Eye wave, much more radical and reserved for experts. In summary, Le Morne is undoubtedly a perfect spot for riders of all levels. The wind is often side-off on the kite lagoon, but it is not dangerous due to the shallow water depth. It is the ideal place for beginners to start with kitesurfing or to progress. Moving to different areas of the spot, windsurfing and wingfoiling lessons are also offered.

    PREMIUM SERVICES

    The ION CLUB JW Mariott and ION CLUB Dinarobin boat will take you where the conditions are the best for you that day, and where there are no others, or only a few people around. These private half day sessions ensure a luxury learning experience. In waist deep water you will be taught with radio communication, your private instructor and skipper are commited to your progress, enjoyment and saftey. 

    Anse La Raie

    Almost around the entire north-east of Mauritius runs a reefbelt, which is up to almost 2.5 kilometers off the coast. This creates a vast lagoon that is indeed not shallow, but it creates a huge and safe flat water play area. In addition the constant wind is blowing at an ideal angle almost always side shore from the left to the coast. Since the beach sections are rather small and rarely in the north of the island, we train the Kitesurfers from either the 300-meter-wide, mostly knee-deep and sandy bay of Anse la Raie or from a boat in the lagoon.

    BEST PERIODS

    June, July, August, September, October, November

    WIND

    The wind usually blows from the East or Southeast (left side-shore) and reaches an average speed of 12 to 20 knots during the Southern Hemisphere summer (November to March) and approximately 15 to 26 knots in winter (April to October). In winter, the trade winds are more prevalent and blow more strongly. Between December and April, there can be heavy precipitation.

    WAVES

    There are four main waves at Le Morne : Little Reef: Ideal for beginners looking to start wave navigation. Chameau and Manawa: Located a bit further offshore, these waves are higher and more powerful but with greater depth. They are suitable for intermediate levels. One Eye: This wave is characterized by shallow waters and considerable power. It is reserved for experienced wave riders with their own kite, wing, or windsurfing equipment.

    Safety is ensured with a boat always ready to depart.

    CURRENT WEATHER

    HOW TO GET TO LE MORNE ?

    From the airport

    Take the coastal road heading west towards Souillac and Chemin Grenier. The road follows the South coast, passing through Souillac, Bel Ombre, and Baie du Cap towards Le Morne. After the village of Le Morne and past the Le Morne mountain, turn left. You will pass by the Paradise, Dinarobin, and JW Marriott hotels, where you can find us. If you want to go to the ION CLUB shop La Gaulette, the shop is located on the main road, after Le Morne, heading towards La Gaulette.

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    Le Morne, Mauritius

    WHAT TO DO AROUND MAURITIUS ?

    THE 7 WATERFALLS

    The Black River Gorges national park offers a wide choice of guided walks that are suitable for all levels of fitness and experience

    7 COLOURED EARTH

    The Seven Coloured Earths are a geological formation and prominent tourist attraction found in the Chamarel plain of the Rivière Noire District in south-western Mauritius

    Dolphin Swimming/Watching

    Have a unique experience of swimming activity with dolphins in their natural surroundings!

    WE ARE HERE TO HELP

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    Home office

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    Monday to Friday, 09.30 - 18.00 
    +49(881) 9254960
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    A story of pioneer since 1985

    YEARS EXPERIENCE

    Destinations

    CENTERS

    Sports

    YEARS EXPERIENCE

    Destinations

    CENTERS

    SPORTS

    The story of the ION CLUB tells of people who have turned their passion for windsurfing and kitesurfing into a profession. Since its founding in 1985, customer orientation, team spirit, innovation and professionalism have been the top priorities of our corporate philosophy.
    The ION CLUB / Club Mistral has gained a lot of experience in the 38 years of its existence and has developed more and more into a company that focuses on communicating with guests and fulfilling their needs and wishes.
    With 17 water sports schools worldwide, we are one of the leading companies in this field. ION CLUB has a network of international partners in different countries. We strive to be international and multicultural and express this through the selection of our employees, who currently come from 24 different countries.

    Frequently asked questions ?

    Do I need a wetsuit?

    You can ride with shorts and Lycra from November till April for the rest of the year we suggest a Shorty

    What are the most common used kite sizes?

    7,9,11

    How strong is the Wind?

    The wind blows an average between 15 to 25 knots

    Why does Windguru show less wind strength in the forecast than its in reality?

    If wind direction shows South east on Windguru you can add 8-10 knots on the forecast but this rule only works if cloud coverage isn’t to high.

    What's the best wind and swell direction?

    The ideal swell and wind direction is SOUTH EAST. With waves from South West conditions can get really rough and channel mostly closing with very strong currents.

    Which wind direction works best in Le Morne?

    The ideal is South east. Conditions also work with south wind, but wave spots are then less accessible, with east wind conditions tend to get very gusty.

    What is the opening hours of the club?

    We open at 9 am and close at 5 pm. the sailing time stops at 4:30, which is strict in the winter months (march- nov:) because it gets dark very quickly and by law we are obliged to close minimum 1.5 hours before sunset. In the summer months we keep the closing time more flexible depending on conditions.

    Do I have to stop sailing on low tide?

    There are a couple of days in the month with very low tides especially around full and new moon. On these days we have to restrict the sailing times. Sometimes we can start sailing only 2 hours after low tide. We will inform you accordingly on site.

    Where can I find the tide chart for Mauritius?

    Please go to metservice.intnet.mu

    What’s the best weather forecast?

    We suggest to use Windguru and windy.com

    What about no wind days when I have already prepayed a rental voucher?

    During no wind days you are able to use Stand up Paddle boards or join a surfing supervision. Lessons however remain payable.

    Do I need shoes?

    Yes we recommend shoes

    Do you offer windsurfing storage?

    Unfortunately due to lack of space we don't offer storage for windsurfing

    What is the closest hotel ?

    If you stay in RIU Hotel you will be directly on the spot

    Can I transfer my rental voucher to lesson voucher?

    Depending on the occupancy we are flexible to change the voucher, but be aware that waiting times might occur as we give priority to the prebooked lessons.

    What is the advantage of a prebooking?

    Better rate and priority on schedule

    Do you sell drinks / snacks?

    Unfortunately not. you will be able to find mobile trucks selling sandwiches, fried noodles, fried rice, fruits and drinks. They have no fix times and sometimes don't show up. To avoid this and long waiting times we suggest you bring along your snacks and drinks.

    Can my partner stay at the club while I windsurf or kitesurf?

    Of course, we welcome all family members to hang out around the club. We provide a very nice chill out area at the Kitesurfing club.

    Can I buy a day pass of the hotel?

    Guests with services at the ION CLUB have the advantage to get a reduction of 50% for a day pass at RIU Hotel, which includes unlimited food and drinks for a day, kids free of charge and Miniclub for kids as from age of 4 years.

    What's the minimum age for a kid to learn to kitesurf?

    We recommend 10 years but depending on the size and weight. Windsurfing is possible much younger as from 6 years.

    Where is the nearest hospital?

    The nearest public hospital is in Black River (20 min drive). It is a very small facility. We recommend to go to the private clinic in Flic en Flac/ Private Clinc Darné in Floréal or Welkin Private Hospital in Moka. They are all between 45 mns to 1 hr drive away.

    Where is the nearest Supermarket?

    La Gaulette - 10 min drive from Le Morne