ION CLUB Fuerteventura

Risco del Paso Playa Sotavento

The ION CLUB team is well prepared to give you an unforgettable windsurfing holiday on Fuerteventura. Only a few spots in the world offer so many different conditions all in the same place. The huge sandy beach at Risco del Paso Playa Sotavento, a safe shallow water area and wind all year round makes Risco del Paso a unique spot. The windsurfing speed track in Risco del Paso in front of the ION CLUB center really lives up to its name. Depending on the tide there is a large shallow area in front of the center, which is superb for intermediate sailors to practice waterstarts and jibes. Another advantage when the tide is up, there are two shallow water pools which are used for beginner lessons, giving the students a very safe feeling. More windward of the center there is a nice wave sailing spot with waves up to a maximum of 2 meters. It is brilliant for those who want to make the first steps in wave sailing as the waves normally break very smoothly and the sandy bottom is harmless. Kite lessons are held to the left and separate from the windsurfing area.

Wind and Waves at Risco del Paso

The hills right behind the beach of Risco del Paso Playa Sotavento accelerate the normal wind strength and also alter the direction of the wind. The direction is more north to northwesterly than northeasterly, and blows side-offshore to offshore from the left. Particularly in the summer months the wind is quite strong and very reliable, but also in spring and autumn there are very good conditions making a windsurfing or kitesurfing trip worthwhile at this time. The waves to the left hand side can get up to two meters high. The waves turn to the direction of the beach due to the large sandbank which divides the lagoon, the open sea and the shape of the bay. This makes for fantastic waveriding conditions especially for beginners. There are no rocks or stones to disturb your session, only pure sand.

The Center at Risco del Paso Playa Sotavento

The center at Risco del Paso Playa Sotavento is located on the left hand side of the parking area. Just next to the Club Mistral Center there is a chiringuito serving great Spanish food and drinks. Windsurfers will find the center equipped with the latest boards from the Fanatic range and North Sails rigs. There is a range of Freeride, Freestyle and Wave boards as well as a variety of North Sails. For beginners there are fifteen Fanatic Viper school boards with adequate North school rigs. For Kite lessons there are 50 North Kites as well as 20 North Kiteboards of different sizes in stock.

Costa Calma Fuerteventura

With two windsurfing centers in Fuerteventura you are not short of choice for your next great windsurfing session. Also our second Club Mistral windsurfing center at Costa Calma is very well equipped with the latest range of windsurfing rental equipment from Fanatic and North Sails. You will find The Club Mistral Costa Calma directly in the middle of the huge sandy beach of Costa Calma, in front of the Hotel Monica Beach. Enjoy the unique comfort of this spot, as it is only a short walk away from most of the hotels. Besides the advantage of short ways between accommodation and center you will find brilliant windsurfing conditions, especially for beginners in the morning and for intermediates and freeride sailors during the day. In the morning, starter lessons will normally take place in calm conditions with almost no waves disturbing. Once the wind machine of Fuerteventura is turned on, Freeriders will find excellent flat water conditions to speed up.

Wind and Waves at Costa Calma

The main direction of the wind is cross-offshore from the left. Due to the hotels the wind is quite gusty for the first 100 meters. Further out the wind is more constant and ideal for freeriders and bump & jump. During summer the wind can easily pick up to 30 knots outside, but at the beach most of the time the conditions are suitable for beginners and intermediate windsurfers thanks to wind protection from the hotels. At low tide you can easily stand for the first 30 meters as the sandy beach drops down smoothly. At high tide it gets deep after the first 10 to 15 meters. In the afternoon you can find a harmless little beachbreak due to the sandy beach. Directly in front of the center there is a sandy 40 m entrance reserved for windsurfers.

The Center at Costa Calma

Our Club Mistral Center Costa Calma is located in the heart of Costa Calma beach. For the moment we are operating out of a temporary installation. From Spring 2014 on we hope to offer you the usual Club Mistral standard, like at Risco del Paso, with the common Club Mistral Service. We offer you the latest equipment from Fanatic Boards and North Sails. There is a range of Freemove, Freeride and bump&jump boards as well as a variety of North Sails. For beginners there are fifteen Fanatic and Mistral Viper school boards with adequate North school rigs. Just behind the Club Mistral Center there is a chiringuito serving great Spanish food and drinks.