Windsurf Lessons Karpathos
If you ask yourself if Karpathos is a suitable place to learn windsurfing, we have a clear answer! Yes !
Karpathos is an amazing place to learn windsurfing. No matter if you are a complete beginner, intermediate windsurfer, or an experienced expert. The spot in Karpathos offers a great variety of conditions to satisfy all levels.
All our windsurf instructors in Karpathos hold an international teaching certificate from the VDWS, RYA, or similar organisations. They all speak several languages, have a great lot of teaching experience, and most important are absolutely passionate about windsurfing and sharing that passion with others.
BEGINNER SECTION – for those who would like to start Windsurfing
INTERMEDIATE SECTION – for those who would like to use shorter Boards and start planing
ADVANCED SECTION – for the ones who would like to learn a special maneuver or a new discipline.
Our offers
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Children
Beginner
Windsurf Beginner Discovery - Adult
Duration: 6 hours
Duration: 6 hours
Objectives
Learn the basics of Windsurfing
Objectives
Learn the basics of Windsurfing
Duration: 6 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
For all of you who never tried windsurfing before. During this 6 hours windsurf course, you will learn the very basics of Windsurfing.
From how to lift the sail up from the water to do your first rides in both directions.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Windsurf Beginner Full Course - Adult
Duration: 10 hours
Duration: 10 hours
Objectives
Learn how to ride and do turns in both directions
Objectives
Learn how to ride and do turns in both directions
Duration: 10 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Wetsuit
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
For all of you who are serious about learning how to windsurf.
You will learn from the very basics up to riding and doing turns on a windsurf daggerboard.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Windsurf Beginner Refresher Adult
Duration: 4 hours
Duration: 4 hours
Objectives
Refresh your knowledge
Objectives
Refresh your knowledge
Duration: 4 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Harness
- Wetsuit
- Insurance
- Certificate
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
You have done some windsurfing before but that was a while ago and you are not sure how much you remember?
During this course, we will pick up on the things you remember, refresh your knowledge and your skills, and make sure you feel safe and comfortable on the water.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Windsurf Private Lessons
Objectives
Private coaching to improve your level
Objectives
Private coaching to improve your level
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Harness
- Wetsuit
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Do you want the full, undivided attention of one of our instructors? Private lessons are what you need!
You can freely choose the topic and the time of your lesson.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open ocean
Intermediate
Windsurf Waterstart Course
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Objectives
Learn how to Waterstart
Objectives
Learn how to Waterstart
Duration: 2 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Harness
- Wetsuit
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
During this course, we take you to the next level. You will learn how to Waterstart which is one of the most important things you will need while windsurfing.
Once you have mastered waterstarting, you are able to windsurf in almost any wind conditions: Freedom!
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Windsurf Progression Course
Duration: 6 hours
Duration: 6 hours
Objectives
Improve your skills
Objectives
Improve your skills
Duration: 6 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Harness
- Wetsuit
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
You have done some windsurfing before but still consider yourself rather a beginner.
During this 6 hours Semi-Private course, we will pick up on the basic skills you already have and teach you how to windsurf faster, turn quicker, and ride more effortlessly.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Windsurf Private Lessons
Objectives
Private coaching to improve your level
Objectives
Private coaching to improve your level
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Harness
- Wetsuit
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open ocean
Advanced
Windsurf Carve Jibe Training
Duration: 2-4 hours
Duration: 2-4 hours
Objectives
Show Off your best Carve Jibe
Objectives
Show Off your best Carve Jibe
Duration: 2-4 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Harness
- Wetsuit
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Maybe the most practised Windsurfing Manoeuver of all times and definitely an important milestone in everybody's windsurfing career.
During our Carve Jibe Trainings, the instructor will pick up on whenever you currently are and help you to improve and finally master THE Carve Jibe.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Windsurf Trick Time
Duration: 2-4 hours
Duration: 2-4 hours
Objectives
Improve your skills
Objectives
Improve your skills
Duration: 2-4 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Harness
- Wetsuit
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Once you are not struggling anymore with waterstart, harness, footstraps and riding upwind on a small board, the doors are wide open to start learning new tricks.
Call it Fast Tack, Jibe, Duck jibe, Jumps and grab, there is an infinity of new moves to learn to make sure you don't get bored 😉
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Windsurf Private Lessons
Objectives
Private coaching to improve your level
Objectives
Private coaching to improve your level
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Harness
- Wetsuit
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open ocean
Children
Windsurf Beginner Discovery Children
Duration: 6 hours
Duration: 6 hours
Objectives
Get them to discover a new passion
Objectives
Get them to discover a new passion
Duration: 6 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
For all kids who never tried windsurfing before. During this 6 hours windsurf course, they will learn the very basics of Windsurfing.
From how to keep their balance on the board up to lift the sail up from the water start their first rides on the board.
Requirements
Being able to swim
Windsurf Beginner Full Course - Children
Duration: 10 hours
Duration: 10 hours
Objectives
Learn how to windsurf
Objectives
Learn how to windsurf
Duration: 10 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Requirements
Being able to swim
Windsurf Beginner Refresher- Children
Duration: 4 hours
Duration: 4 hours
Objectives
Get back on the board
Objectives
Get back on the board
Duration: 4 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Wetsuit
- Life Jacket
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
You have done some windsurfing before but that was a while ago and you are not sure how much you remember?
During this course, we will pick up on the things you remember, refresh your knowledge and your skills, and make sure you feel safe and comfortable on the water.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
COURSE ORGANISATION AND SAFETY
We understand that besides professional tuition, the most important thing when it comes to improving your windsurfing skills is time to practice. Our instructors will create a safe learning environment, enabling you to train and to receive professional feedback on your actions.
Depending on the type of lesson and content we either teach you in small groups or individually.
In order to provide you with instant feedback especially during our advanced lesson program, our instructors use Radio Headsets enabling them to communicate with you while riding.
Flexibility
We understand that choosing a Windsurfing lesson package from home might be difficult. Don’t worry! No matter which package you choose, if during the lesson the instructor realizes that another package would be more suitable for you, you can always change that on site. You will never have to join a lesson, which actually doesn’t suit your expectations or level.
After every session your instructor will give you detailed feedback and recommendation on how to continue – no matter which course you initially booked. Your success and progress is all that matters to us!
A word about
ION CLUB Karpathos
Deserted beaches, idyllic mountain villages and cozy tavernas - this is Karpathos. The charm of the island is her virginity and originality. Karpathos is located on the eastern South Aegean island arc and is 46 km South-West of Rhodes. For many years, Karpathos has been a destination magnet for windsurfers returning year after year, thanks to the wind record.
Come in summertime and you will find everything surfers hearts wish for! The island stretches between Rhodes and Crete, and the Meltemi blows from the north through the high mountains.
High wind days in July and August are the rule rather than the exception. However, in May, September and October steady winds also delight many windsurfers. A partially pine-wooded mountain range crosses the island from the north to the middle. While altitudes above 600 meters can be found in the north, Kali Limni rises up to a height of 1,215 meters in the central island area.
These are some of the highest elevations of the Dodecanese which are usually laced with trails and gravel roads. This was an important reason to open a ION CLUB Mountain Bike Center, so now our guests have the opportunity to explore the island with the latest SCOTT Mountain Bikes.
BEST PERIODS
May, June, July, August, September
WIND
Gun Bay is a true high-wind spot where you can let off steam and forget the rest of the world. The flat water near the shore is perfect for practicing jibes and the spit off the coast guarantees your safety. Those who are looking for a real challenge can surf out of Gun Bay to Paradise Bay - a bay which definitely deserves its name. Here the wind is about 1-2 Beaufort stronger and the perfectly flat water delivers superb blasting conditions.
May, June and September especially for beginners, in July and August strong wind days must be expected in the Chicken bay.
WAVES
Bump & Jump conditions at Gun Bay, no shorebreak, chop up to 1 meter in strong wind about 500 meters from the shore, good for jumping, no wave riding. Flat water at Chicken Bay and Paradise Bay.
HOW TO GET THERE ?
From Karpathos airport
The ION CLUB Karpathos is only about 500 meters from the airport. Take the main road from the airport and turn right into the first road (signpost: ION CLUB and Anemos). Stay on this road and you will reach the ION CLUB Karpathos after about 300 meters.
Karpathos 857 00, Greece
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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 30 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 16 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.