Windpoint
Meia-Praia, PortugalFrom €25 /lesson
Description
The Wind Point center was founded in 1995 by Portuguese athlete
António Galvão (POR21). As a native of this area, he quickly realized
that Meia Praia had world-class conditions for water sports, making this
the favorite spot for many Windsurf enthusiasts and a privileged
location for various national and international events.
The
center features excellent facilities equipped with everything you need
to spend magnificent moments practicing your favorite sport.
Wind
Point is located in Meia Praia, approximately 3 km from the town of
Lagos, in the vicinity of major hotels, and it is managed by water
sports professionals and a highly professional national and
international team.
The center is equipped with high performance
equipment, always up to date and appropriate for each type or level. Our
partners are the Tabou and Gaastra brands. Our instructors are highly
qualified to guarantee you a quality service. We offer lessons, rentals,
equipment storage, for Windsurf, Kitesurf, Sup and Surf athletes to
enjoy beautiful moments in this paradise.
We have accredited instructors for all levels, beginners, intermediate and advanced, and we teach in several languages.
Location:
Meia Praia is a perfect spot for water sports in any form or level, the
long cliff outlines the bay and protects it from the waves that come
from the Atlantic Ocean, where you will be able to practice in
completely plain water but sometimes with some waves.
Windsurfing: Our classes are taught in small groups with learning material for adults and children, all our centers are certified by IPDJ (Portuguese Institute of sport) and VDWS, choose the course that suits your needs.
Kitesurfing: Try our kitesurfing lessons for selected spots that offer enough space and perfect wind conditions to ensure maximum security and a quick and successful learning. All our instructors are licensed by IPDJ (Portuguese Institute of sport) and IKO (International Organization Kiboarding).
SUP (Stand-Up-Paddle)/Surfing/Sailing: We offer courses for all levels, from beginner to advanced level, who want to make their first steps in the waves. Our instructors are also practitioners of Stand Up Paddle Surf and have much experience at sea.
Courses
| Course name | Rate per person | Season | |
|---|---|---|---|
Kayaking group course for adult (1 day)Kayak tour (1 day, double). You can choose to rent a kayak and take a ride along the coast. |
€35 | All year | |
Kitesurfing group course for adult (1 day)Baptism Course (2 hrs.): Try kitesurf, you will like this magnificent sport! Equipment included. |
€65 | All year | |
Kitesurfing group course for adult (1 day)Step by Step Advanced Course (2 hrs.): Perfect for kiters who want to learn tricks or technical skills (with or without included materials). Goals: Perfecting the water start, Controlled riding, Riding upwind, Jumping, Tricks. |
€110 | All year | |
Kitesurfing group course for adult (2 days)Refresher Course (4 hours, 3-6 persons per insructor): This course is ideal for those who are taking the first steps in the sport and want to improve the basic maneuvers. (Control of kite, Bodydrag, Water Start, Riding, materials included). |
€180 | All year | |
Kitesurfing group course for adult (2 days)Step by Step Advanced Course (4 hrs.): Perfect for kiters who want to learn tricks or technical skills (with or without included materials). Goals: Perfecting the water start, Controlled riding, Riding upwind, Jumping, Tricks. |
€210 | All year | |
Kitesurfing group course for adult (2 days)Gold Refresher Course (4 hours, 1-3 persons per insructor): This course is ideal for those who are taking the first steps in the sport and want to improve the basic maneuvers. (Control of kite, Bodydrag, Water Start, Riding, materials included). |
€250 | All year | |
Kitesurfing group course for adult (3 days)Beginner Course (group 3-6 people with instructor, 8 hours, all materials included): Start practicing kitesurf and discover the sport of your life. Goals: Knowledge of equipment, Starting / landing, Control of kite, Bodydrag, Water start, Riding. |
€280 | All year | |
Kitesurfing group course for adult (3 days)Gold Beginner Course (group 1-3 people with instructor, 8 hours, all materials included): Start practicing kitesurf and discover the sport of your life. Goals: Knowledge of equipment, Starting / landing, Control of kite, Bodydrag, Water start, Riding. |
€335 | All year | |
Kitesurfing private course for adult (1 day)Supervision (supervisor, 1 hr.): If you are already practicing but do not know your level, this is the ideal option. IKO certification. |
€45 | All year | |
Kitesurfing private course for adult (1 day)Private lessons (1 hour): get private instructions from a senior examiner (materials not included). |
€65 | All year | |
Kneeboarding group course for adult (1 day)Beginner Course (30 min, equipment included). The Kneeboard is a funny and easy activity that does not require a great technique to be successful, the maneuvers come naturally and it is probably the water sport in which the evolution is faster and safer. |
€50 | All year | |
Kneeboarding group course for adult (1 day)Step by Step Advanced Course (30 min, equipment included). The Kneeboard is a funny and easy activity that does not require a great technique to be successful, the maneuvers come naturally and it is probably the water sport in which the evolution is faster and safer. |
€70 | All year | |
Parasailing group course for adult (1 day)Super Flight (15 min, 60 mts). The perfect activity for the most fearless! After receiving all safety instructions, take yourself to adventure and fly alone or with company (tandem) up to 60 meters high above the Bay and enjoy the spectacular view. Our experienced crew is credentiated and has a vast curriculum of successful flights of grandchildren, parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and even disabled people that can ensure the safety of flight since the take off until its return to the boat. We are waiting for you. Come fly with us! Weather conditions may affect the flights, so we advise that you book in advance. Shedule: 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 AM, 1:30 PM, 3 PM, 4:30 PM, 6 PM. Attention: For safety reason flights depend on weather conditions for this reasons we strongly recommend to book in advanced. |
€55 | All year | |
Parasailing group course for adult (1 day)Extreme Flight (15 min, 120 mts). The perfect activity for the most fearless! After receiving all safety instructions, take yourself to adventure and fly alone or with company (tandem) up to 120 meters high above the Bay and enjoy the spectacular view. Our experienced crew is credentiated and has a vast curriculum of successful flights of grandchildren, parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and even disabled people that can ensure the safety of flight since the take off until its return to the boat. We are waiting for you. Come fly with us! Weather conditions may affect the flights, so we advise that you book in advance. Shedule: 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 AM, 1:30 PM, 3 PM, 4:30 PM, 6 PM. Attention: For safety reason flights depend on weather conditions for this reasons we strongly recommend to book in advanced. |
€65 | All year | |
Parasailing group course for adult (1 day)Tandem Flight (15 min, 40 mts). The perfect activity for the most fearless! After receiving all safety instructions, take yourself to adventure and fly alone or with company (tandem) up to 40 meters high above the Bay and enjoy the spectacular view. Our experienced crew is credentiated and has a vast curriculum of successful flights of grandchildren, parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and even disabled people that can ensure the safety of flight since the take off until its return to the boat. We are waiting for you. Come fly with us! Weather conditions may affect the flights, so we advise that you book in advance. Shedule: 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 AM, 1:30 PM, 3 PM, 4:30 PM, 6 PM. Attention: For safety reason flights depend on weather conditions for this reasons we strongly recommend to book in advanced. |
€90 | All year | |
Sailing group course for adult (1 day)Baptism Catamaran Course (1 hour, equipment included, 2 pax): first steps in sport. |
€60 | All year | |
Sailing group course for adult (1 day)Baptism Catamaran Course (1 hour, equipment included, 1 pax): first steps in sport. |
€80 | All year | |
Sailing group course for adult (1 day)Refresher Course (2 hours, equipment included, 1 pax) |
€110 | All year | |
Sailing group course for adult (1 day)Advanced Course ( equipment included, 1 pax) |
€165 | All year | |
Sailing group course for adult (1 day)Refresher Course (2 hours, equipment included, 2 pax) |
€165 | All year | |
Sailing group course for adult (1 day)Advanced Course ( equipment included, 2 pax) |
€180 | All year | |
Sailing group course for adult (4 days)Full Beginner Course (8 hours, equipment included, 1 pax): will learn to perform all the techniques correctly and enjoy more of the practice of this sport. Goals: Knowledge of equipment, Sailing techniques, Control of vessel, Direction, Safety, Theory. |
€410 | All year | |
Sailing group course for adult (4 days)Full Beginner Course (8 hours, equipment included, 2 pax): will learn to perform all the techniques correctly and enjoy more of the practice of this sport. Goals: Knowledge of equipment, Sailing techniques, Control of vessel, Direction, Safety, Theory. |
€575 | All year | |
SUP (Stand up paddle) group course for adult (1 day)Baptism Course (1 hour, equipment included): first steps in sport. |
€30 | All year | |
SUP (Stand up paddle) group course for adult (1 day)Step by Step Intermediate and Advanced Course (2 hrs): improve navigational technique in different conditions, first step in the waves (all equipment included). Goals: Using different boards, Theorie about waves, reefs, currents, Wave forecast, Safety in waves, Paddle in the waves: how to pass oncoming waves, Catching waves: technic and timing to paddle and ride waves on a SUP board. |
€60 | All year | |
SUP (Stand up paddle) group course for adult (3 days)Beginner Course (8 hrs, equipment included): you will learn how to perform all the techniques correctly and enjoy more of the practice of this sport. Goals: Knowledge of equipment, Paddle technic, Board control, Steering, Safety, Theorie. |
€140 | All year | |
Surfing group course for adult (1 day)Baptism Course (1 hour, equipment included): first steps in sport. |
€25 | All year | |
Surfing group course for adult (1 day)Any Level Surf Course (4 hrs, equipment included): improve navigation technique in different conditions, the first step to the waves. Goals: Use different boards, Theory of the waves, reefs and currents, Skip the ripple with the technical Bico de Pato, Catching Waves and Surf, Maneuver Private lessons. |
€150 | All year | |
Surfing group course for adult (3 days)Beginner Course (8 hrs, equipment included): will learn to perform all the techniques correctly and enjoy more of the practice of this sport. Goals: Knowledge of equipment, Paddling techniques, Up to the board, Control the board, Direction, Safety, Theory. |
€120 | All year | |
Surfing private course for adult (1 day)Private Course (2 hours, equipment included). |
€90 | All year | |
Wakeboarding group course for adult (1 day)Beginner Course (30 min, equipment included). Goals: Knowlege of equipment, Landing board control, Steering, Safety theory |
€50 | All year | |
Wakeboarding group course for adult (1 day)Step by Step Advanced Course (30 min, equipment included). |
€70 | All year | |
Wakesurfing group course for adult (1 day)Beginner Course (30 min, equipment included). Goals: Knowlege of equipment, Landing board control, Steering, Safety theory |
€50 | All year | |
Wakesurfing group course for adult (1 day)Step by Step Advanced Course (30 min, equipment included). |
€70 | All year | |
Water Skiing group course for adult (1 day)Beginner Course (30 min, equipment included). Goals: Knowlege of equipment, Landing ski control, Steering, Safety theory |
€50 | All year | |
Water Skiing group course for adult (1 day)Step by Step Advanced Course (30 min, equipment included). |
€70 | All year | |
Windsurfing group course for kids (1 day)Baptism Course For Kids (1 hour, equipment included).: For kids up to 12 years old. |
€40 | All year | |
Windsurfing group course for adult (1 day)Baptism Course (2 hours, equipment included): Try windsurfing, to see if you like that sport. |
€60 | All year | |
Windsurfing group course for adult (1 day)Step by Step Intermediate and Advanced Course (2 hrs.): Perfect for intermediate and advanced windsurfers learn, Jibe,fast Tack, beachstart, Harness, footstraps, Planning, waterstart, Powerjibe. |
€100 | All year | |
Windsurfing group course for adult (2 days)Refresher Course (4 hours): For all who want to refresh their kitesurfing knowlege. Included material. |
€95 | All year | |
Windsurfing group course for kids (3 days)Beginner Course For Kids (6 hours): For kids up to 12 years old. Equipment included. Goals: Knowledge of equipment, Safety rules, Start, Board control, Steering, Tacking. |
€140 | All year | |
Windsurfing group course for adult (3 days)Step by Step Intermediate and Advanced Course (6 hrs.): Perfect for intermediate and advanced windsurfers learn, Jibe,fast Tack, beachstart, Harness, footstraps, Planning, waterstart Powerjibe. |
€190 | All year | |
Windsurfing group course for adult (4 days)Beginner Course (8 hours): This course is ideal for those who are taking the first steps in the sport and want to improve the basic maneuvers. (correct position, turn direction, Sailing Up Wind). Start to windsurf and discover a new passion. Included material. |
€190 | All year | |
Windsurfing private course for adult (1 day)Private lesson ( 1 hour): Learn some tricks and tips with our accredited instructors. Without material. |
€60 | All year |