windsurfing in Goa | Goa Tour and Travel Guide

Experience Wind Surfing

The thrill between the sea and the sky

Goa has a charm of its own! Though most of us view Goa from the eyes of a vacationer’s paradise, there are many who consider it as a booming hub for many water sports and activities. The beach and the sea combine to give an amazing atmosphere of thrill seeking and excitement. Dolphin-spotting, scuba diving, snorkeling, rafting, para-sailing and many other water sports are some of the best things to do in Goa. The list is long. For starters, have you ever tried Windsurfing in Goa? The experience of feeling the wind grazing through your skin as you make your way along the waters, and nothing but silence with short pitches of the gushing water. It’s just something which will leave you thrilled, yet mesmerized.

What is Windsurfing

Windsurfing is a unique water-sport which combines sailing and surfing together. Mostly done as an individual sport, small kids may be accompanied by instructors for the same. If you are a beginner, you can start learning by enrolling in one of the many windsurfing academies in Goa. If you are an expert, you can hire the equipment at the beach itself, or get your own and jump right in.

Must Visit Places in Goa for Windsurfing

Almost all beaches in Goa offer some or the other water-based activities. Though most of the beaches have a few local guides and instructors who can take you for a joy ride or rent their equipment for you to enjoy an hour or two of windsurfing, there are many options of well-known academies which have certified courses of beginner, intermediate and expert levels based on your skills. Here is a list of a few places to do windsurfing when in Goa.

Aquasail 360’ Sailing

The Aquasail 360’ sailing club in Bambolim is one of the premium institutes for windsurfing in Goa. Managed by the Grand Hyatt, Bambolim, the institute has a AYA certification and highly qualified instructors for both beginner and expert courses.

Atlantis Water Sports

Located in Calangute, the Atlantis Water Sport is affiliated with the Goa Tourism, Govt. of Goa and has been in working for over two decades. They provide rentals as well as lessons in windsurfing and different kinds of water sports along with certified courses for the same.

Prices for Windsurfing in Goa

Windsurfing can be pursued as a one-time experience, an interest, a hobby or a proper course for learning. Goa provides you with all the options with a variety of budget options. Though more or less it is the same everywhere, prices may differ from one beach to another, as well as keep changing during the weekends or during the peak season.

A basic one-time joy ride can cost anywhere from between Rs.1, 000/- to Rs. 2,000/- for a single trip for 1 person.
Rentals of equipment start from Rs. 750/- onwards.
Basic Windsurfing course for beginners can cost somewhere between Rs. 7,500/- to Rs. 15,000/-, based on the quality of institute, instructors, certifications and course duration.
Different institutes have their own pricing when it comes to the Advanced Windsurfing course.

Apart from this, clubs also provide various offers and upgrades for combined services of their restaurants, spas and shopping malls.

Making the Plans

Before making the plans for Windsurfing during your vacation in Goa, it might help to remember a few of the following points for a better experience.

Though all precautions are taken by clubs and institutes, it is better to take all safety measures. Make sure to inform your instructors beforehand if you do not know swimming.
In almost all places, only kids of ages 10 and above are allowed to windsurf.
Never stray too far from the coast. Also, make sure to follow all instructions given by your instructor and to ask again if there are any doubts or confusions in your mind.
Make sure to check all equipment and to use them with utmost care.
Take care of all your belongings and do not take anything with you during your time of wind surfing.
Do not indulge in drinking during or before the windsurfing sessions.

Windsurfing is one of the most exhilarating experiences in life and everyone should try it at least once. We can help you to find out the best places in Goa for Windsurfing, as well as plan your entire vacation.