Windsurfing and Kitesurfing in Aruba

Surfers’ paradise; it has all the basic elements to make a great place for windsurfing and kitesurfing in Aruba. This is not only for professional or advance people, but for beginners.

Aruba has a constant water temperature that rarely falls bellow 75 degrees F, in addition to the water, Aruba has constant wind with an average of 20 knots, with June being on the windiest by an average of 30 knots.

Windsurfing and Kitesurfing in Aruba

Aruba offers plenty of places that you can windsurf and kitesurf, the most common is at the northwest part at Fishermen’s Hut. This section of the island has a great combination of prevailing trade winds and shallow and calm water with a natural reef blocking the ocean waves, making a perfect location of the sports.

Windsurfing and Kitesurfing in Aruba

One thing that is important is the there are companies that will provide lodging and equipment on the island, if you are a serious windsurfing and kitesurfing. Also, there are smaller lodging options that will cater to clientele looking to windsurf or kitesurf all day long. It is important to mention that plenty of the hotels have access to the equipment; beginners do not need to pay for specialized lodging or equipment, plus hotels offer classes and private lessons from professionals that will help you become one. All these facilities are located on the northwest side of the island, since is flat and shallow, it really helps beginners get their feet wet with both sports. Also there plenty of other beaches throughout the island that could give advance windsurfing and professional a total different experience.

Kitesurfing in Aruba

Aruba has a long history with windsurfing as an organized sport. In the seventies, eighties and nineties, a local of entrepreneurs launched a tournament called Hi-Winds, it became so successful that it was added to PBA (Professional Boardsailing Association) tour in 1988. Throughout the years it brought to the island the best professional windsurfers of the world, but after some financial problems from sponsors, it turned into just an amateur event.

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Hi_Winds even in its scale down version still brings plenty of visitors and competitors to the island on a yearly basis. Underneath, there is a short list of other beaches that could viable choices for both windsurfers and kitesurfers.

This list has malmok beach, which is another popular destination with shallow waters and sandy beaches, the negative of malmok is the fact that there is not close facilities. Barcadera is another option for both windsurfing and kitesurfing.

Rodger’s beach and Boca Grandi beach are located in the south side of the island a good 40 minutes away from the north side and Fishermen’s Hut area. They tend to be desert it and with more rough waters, and with those types of conditions, more experience sailors will enjoy those beaches to the maximum.

Windsurfing and Kitesurfing in Aruba are extreme popular sports; it is not important if you are an expert or just want to try it for the first time. Aruba is a great place for the sport with almost perfect conditions. There is also plenty of help and facilities that will make into an exhilarating experience.