Windsurf Lessons ION CLUB TARIFA
Have you ever wondered where to learn windsurfing? Have you ever asked yourself where is the best spot to improve you skills? Tarifa is your answer!
Known as the mecca of windsurfing in Europe, Tarifa is an amazing place to learn windsurfing or try the new sensation of windsurf-foiling. No matter if you are a complete beginner, intermediate windsurfer or an experienced professional, we adjust our courses to satisfy your needs. The spots in Tarifa offer a great variety of conditions for all levels. And if the wind gets too strong? Our team always knows the secret spots to go to.
All our windsurf instructors in Tarifa are professionals, certified by one of the international teaching associations – FAV or VDWS. 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.
Our offers
Intermediate
Advanced
Windsurf Beginner Discovery
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
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For all of you who never tried windsurfing before. During this 6 hours group 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.
This course is usually split in 3 sessions of 2 hours, the lessons will take place according to the wind conditions.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
Addons
- Special Rental (Only In Combination With Starter & Refresher Training)
Intermediate
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 group 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 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
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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
Advanced
Footstraps & Planning Course
Duration: 6 hours
Duration: 6 hours
Objectives
Objectives
Duration: 6 hours
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Sail
- Harness
- Wetsuit
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Requirements
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 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 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
Our specially trained instructors will help you to safely manage your first flights. The only risk will be that you get entirely hooked and never want anything else after that lesson!
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
Our specially trained instructors will get you to improve your riding skills with Windsurf Foiling.
Requirements
You can swim comfortably in open sea
COURSE ORGANISATION AND SAFETY
Depending on your level and desires, we will organise your lessons in a group, in a semi-private lesson or if you prefer one-on-one, you can have a private instructor just for yourself. We always try to plan the lessons as efficient and safe for you as possible to improve your windsurfing skills and give you enough space and time to practice your newly learned skills.
Flexibility
We understand that deciding on the correct windsurf package from the comfort of your home might be challenging. Don’t you worry! Even if you chose a package, that turns out to be under or over your limits or expectations, we are more than happy to assist you with the choice. You will never have to join a lesson, which actually does not 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, progress and happiness is all that matter to us!
A word about
ION CLUB Tarifa
Tarifa is the wind capital of Europe and is well known amongst water sports enthusiasts. The Andalusian town is located in the heart of the Costa de la Luz, where the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean sea meet, and where Europe and Africa meet through the Strait of Gibraltar. Tarifa became known to european windsurfers in the early 90s. Thanks to its location, it offers wind and sun for almost 300 days a year, making it the best destination in the world for kitesurfing, wingfoil and windsurfing. It is a mecca for all water sports enthusiasts.
There are two prevailing winds in Tarifa, the Levante and the Poniente. The Levante is a warm, dry and strong wind from the east that can reach 30 to 40 knots. The Poniente, on the other hand, blows in the opposite direction, i.e. from the west and is a weaker, cooler, wetter wind that comes from the ocean, i.e. side-onshore wind. The combination of these two winds makes the city and its surroundings an ideal playground for those who want to enjoy wind and waves. As you can see, Tarifa is a paradise for kitesurfing, windsurfing and wingfoiling.
BEST PERIODS
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
WIND
During the spring and summer months the prevailing wind is the Levante which comes from the east. It is an onshore/side-offshore wind blowing from the left when looking at the ocean. In autumn and winter the Poniente shows up a little more, and this wind comes from the west, so it is a side-onshore wind blowing from the right, and it increases the height and power of the waves.
WAVES
Small swell, chop and also flat water in summer, and a good swell in fall - winter thanks to the Poniente.
HOW TO GET TO ION CLUB TARIFA?
From Tarifa to ION CLUB
Leave the town of Tarifa at the roundabout near the Mercadona and Dia supermarkets. To reach the N340, take the left turn, in the direction of Cadiz.
Stay on this road for about 10-12 minutes. You will pass a gas station on your right, and a little further on the Hurricane Hotel on your left. The mountains are still on your right and the ocean on your left.
Continue driving almost to the end of the coast, and just before the dune, just after the yellow restaurant and the black house "ZERO 9", turn left before the next bend. Continue to the beach parking lot of the ION CLUB Tarifa center and the BiBo Beach House in front of you.
From Jerez to Tarifa
Follow the A-381 towards the A-390 for about 24 km and take exit 24, then leave the A-381. Then take the A-396 towards the N-340/E5 for about 22 km, then finally turn left onto the N-340/E5 (follow the signs for "Tarifa/Algeciras") and continue driving for about 40 km. Once you have passed the village of Facinas, just before Tarifa, you will see signs for "Punta Paloma" on the right. Continue driving for another kilometer and just before the restaurant ZERO 9, turn right and continue to the beach parking. Our center is located right next to the BiBo Beach House bar and restaurant.
From Malaga to Tarifa
A rental car is highly recommended to get from the airport to Tarifa, and will come in handy during your trip.
Leaving the airport in Malaga, take the AP-7 highway to Algeciras/Cadiz as the fastest route. It shortens the trip considerably compared to the national road, which takes about 35 minutes longer.
After passing Algeciras, continue towards Cádiz on the N-340, passing through the village of Pelayo, in the mountains. After about 20 km you will see Tarifa.
To get to the center, pass the town of Tarifa, then a gas station 1 km further on your right hand side on the mountain side, a little further the Hurricane hotel on your left hand side on the ocean side, and finally, about 3 more km, you will see the Camping Valdevaqueros. Continue driving for 200 meters and just after the restaurant "ZERO 9", turn left and continue to the beach parking lot. Our center is located right next to the BiBo Beach House.
It is also possible to land in Seville, but it takes ½ hour longer to get to Tarifa, i.e. 2h15 instead of 1h45 from Malaga airport to Tarifa.
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N-340, Km. 76, 6, 11380 Casas de Porro, Cádiz, Spain
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A story of pioneer since 1985
YEARS EXPERIENCE
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Sports
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 18 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.