Windsurf Lessons Santa Maria
If you ask yourself if Santa Maria is a suitable place to learn windsurfing, we have a clear answer! Yes !
ION CLUB Santa Maria is a mini center. It means that here we offer all of our usual services – with the small exception that for Windsurfing only Beginner Training and rental of big boards (145 Liters and above) are available.
Smaller boards and Lesson for all levels are available at our other center: ION CLUB Ponta Leme.
No matter if you are a complete beginner, intermediate Windsurfer, or advanced. The spots in Sal offer a great variety of conditions to satisfy all levels.
All our windsurf instructors in Santa Maria and Ponta Leme 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.
WINDSURF LESSONS SANTA MARIA
If you ask yourself if Santa Maria is a suitable place to learn windsurfing, we have a clear answer! Yes !
ION CLUB Santa Maria is a mini center. It means that here we offer all of our usual services – with the small exception that for Windsurfing only Beginner Training and rental of big boards (145 Liters and above) are available.
Smaller boards and Lesson for all levels are available at our other center: ION CLUB Ponta Leme.
No matter if you are a complete beginner, intermediate Windsurfer, or advanced. The spots in Sal offer a great variety of conditions to satisfy all levels.
All our windsurf instructors in Santa Maria and Ponta Leme 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.
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 practise. 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.
FLEXBILITY
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!
OUR OFFERS
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Beginner
Windsurf Beginner Discovery
Duration: 6 hours- Over min. 3 Days
Duration: 6 hours- Over min. 3 Days
Objectives
Learn the basics of Windsurfing
Objectives
Learn the basics of Windsurfing
Duration: 6 hours- Over min. 3 Days
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, you will learn the very basics. For the ones who have had some windsurfing experience before, we will pick up on the things you remember, refresh knowledge and skills and make sure you feel safe and comfortable on the water.
During these 6 hours, you will learn the very basics of Windsurfing.
From how to lift the sail up from the water to the first rides in both directions.
Typically splitted in 3 sessions of 2 hours, it will take place according to the wind conditions.
NB: in DPC Sicily, price displayed for group or private tuition is per hour and per person.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Windsurf Beginner Full Course
Duration: 10 hours- Over min. 5 Days
Duration: 10 hours- Over min. 5 Days
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- Over min. 5 Days
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Wetsuit
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
For those ready to dive into Windsurfing seriously — this is for you!
Over 10 hours in a small group setting, you’ll go from the very basics all the way to confidently riding and turning on a board with a daggerboard.
The time is usually spread across 5 days of 2 hours each, scheduled based on wind conditions to make the most of your time on the water.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Windsurf Beginner Refresher
Duration: 4 hours- Over min. 2 Days
Duration: 4 hours- Over min. 2 Days
Objectives
Refresh your knowledge
Objectives
Refresh your knowledge
Duration: 4 hours- Over min. 2 Days
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?
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
Intermediate
Windsurf Progression Course
Duration: 6 hours- Over min. 3 Days
Duration: 6 hours- Over min. 3 Days
Objectives
Improve your skills
Objectives
Improve your skills
Duration: 6 hours- Over min. 3 Days
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.
We will pick up on the basic skills you already have and you'll find out how to windsurf faster, turn quicker, and ride more effortlessly.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Windsurf Waterstart Course
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Objectives
Learn the waterstart
Objectives
Learn the waterstart
Duration: 2 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Harness
- Wetsuit
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Take your windsurf 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
Advanced
Footstraps & Planning Course
Duration: 6 hours
Duration: 6 hours
Objectives
Get the real feel of windsurfing : planning!
Objectives
Get the real feel of windsurfing : planning!
Duration: 6 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Harness
- Wetsuit
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
You can ride upwind on long runs, stear the board and hook in the harness? Time to level up!
Footstraps & planning gets you where the stoke is real. You'll learn to control the speed, and fly over the water, best feeling ever.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Windsurf Trick Time
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Objectives
Improve your skills
Objectives
Improve your skills
Duration: 2 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Harness
- Wetsuit
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Once you are comfortable 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 master to make sure you don't get bored 😉
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Windsurf Wave Riding Intro Course
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Objectives
Learn how to windsurf in waves
Objectives
Learn how to windsurf in waves
Duration: 2 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Harness
- Wetsuit
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
In this course, you will learn how to ride your first waves windsurfing.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Windsurf Wave Riding Progression Course
Duration: 4 hours
Duration: 4 hours
Objectives
Learn how to windsurf in waves
Objectives
Learn how to windsurf in waves
Duration: 4 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Harness
- Wetsuit
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Improve your wave riding skills with specially trained instructors.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Windsurf Foil Intro
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Objectives
Manage your first flights
Objectives
Manage your first flights
Duration: 2 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
This will help you to safely manage your first flights. Chances that you get entirely hooked and never want anything else after that are high!
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Windsurf Foil Progression
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Objectives
Improve your foiling skills
Objectives
Improve your foiling skills
Duration: 2 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Harness
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
You already are comfortable with Windsurf Foiling and this will get you to improve your skills even further and higher!
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
BOOK YOUR ACCOMODATION WITH ION CLUB
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 practise. 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.
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!
AUF EINEN BLICK
ION CLUB Sal – Santa Maria
In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and off of the coast of Senegal lies the sumptuous archipelago of Cape Verde. It seems almost insignificant in the ocean, but is invaluable ... and not only for us lovers of board sports. ION CLUB Sal is divided into 2 centers, one on the big and beautiful beach of Santa Maria, a small fishermen's town; and the other 15 minutes walking distance away, in Ponta Leme, in the same village.
Their location is strategic and makes them ideal spots to practice windsurfing, kitesurfing, wingfoil and stand up paddle according to your level, and to sail all day.
The ION CLUB Santa Maria beach center is the meeting place for our kitesurfers, who meet here in the morning before taking the shuttle to Kite Beach which is 5 minutes away by car. Kite courses for beginners and rental are offered at the Santa Maria beach center with the session taking place at Kite Beach. The center also offers courses for beginner windsurfers and wingfoilers.
Experienced windsurfers and wingfoilers will appreciate the ION CLUB Ponta Leme center with optimal wind conditions right in front of it, as well as a wide range of rental equipment from Fanatic and Duotone. The school in Ponta Leme also offers wingfoil and windsurfing courses for advanced levels.
BEST PERIOD TO VISIT SAL
October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May
SAL WIND CONDITIONS
The spot in front of ION CLUB Santa Maria is dominated by a side-offshore wind, only suitable for experienced kitesurfers. For less experienced kitesurfers, the team organizes daily departures to Kite beach. This spot, only 5 minutes drive from our center, is the ideal place to learn and progress, or have fun in the waves.
The other center ION CLUB Sal, located in Ponta Leme at the end of the village, offers a freeride spot for independent windsurfers and wingfoilers and a more constant wind, less windy for the first meters, and closer to the waves.
SAL WAVE CONDITIONS
If you feel like it, it is possible to go upwind from the center of Santa Maria to play in the waves further east, or you can simply stay in front of the center to enjoy flat water.
HOW TO GET THERE ?
From Almilcar Cabral Airport to Santa Maria
It is almost impossible to get lost on the way from Almilcar Cabral airport to Santa Maria, where the ION CLUB centers are located. There is only one road on the island, which runs north to south. The transfer from the airport to the hotels takes about 20 minutes.
Taking a taxi in Sal
If you take a taxi, please indicate the restaurant Atlantis as your destination. The ION CLUB Santa Maria is right next door. The fare from the airport is about 25 euros. For the ION CLUB Ponta Leme center, you can ask for the Angulo restaurant as the center is next door.
Rental Car
If you have a rental car, simply drive in the direction of Santa Maria in the southern part of the island (a distance of about 20 km). Turn left right after the “Enacol” gas station and follow the street all the way to the end. Then turn right and follow the road down to the beach and Angulo restaurant.
Getting to ION CLUB from Almilcar Cabral Airport
Reaching Santa Maria is easy, there's only one main road heading south from the airport. The drive takes about 20 minutes.
By Taxi
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Fare: ~25€
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For ION CLUB Santa Maria: ask for Atlantis Restaurant (we're right next door).
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For ION CLUB Ponta Leme: ask for Angulo Restaurant (also next door).
By Rental Car
Drive south to Santa Maria (20 km). After the Enacol gas station, turn left. Follow the road, then turn right to reach the beach and Angulo Restaurant.
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A story of pioneer since 1985
YEARS EXPERIENCE
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YEARS EXPERIENCE
COUNTRIES
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 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.