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Fun Wingfoil Camp in Portugal
In this wing foiling holiday in the Algarve in Portugal, you will have all the time in the world to experience and enjoy all the good things in life. What makes this place a paradise is the lifestyle, the beaches close to nature, and especially the friendliness of the people. This holiday is ideal for those seeking an adventure in water sports and for those who want to relax and eat good food.
Highlights
- 15 hours of wing foiling for five days
- Step-by-step learning and improving your skills
- Certified instructors
- Guidance to exceptional surfing spots
- Rescue service and surveillance
- 7 nights accommodation
- Tasty breakfasts
- Dinners at the typical restaurants of the region
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
Faro Airport (US$ 82 per person)
Accommodation
Welcome to Wind Sports Center Algarve's camp, which is different from everything else.
Located in the city of Lagos, Wind Sports Center Algarve's accommodation is located close to the historic center, providing a wide range of commercial or cultural places, restaurants, bars, and marina, as well as everything you need to enjoy a magnificent holiday in the Algarve. Guest house are located approximately two kilometers from our center.
he 3 Marias Guest House is a great option for travelers who want comfortable accommodation with good location and quality / price.
You will find everything you need for a pleasant stay in the beautiful city of Lagos, Algarve, Portugal!
In addition to spacious, air-conditioned rooms, you can enjoy a terrace with a fabulous sea view where you can soak up the sun and admire the beauty of the city of Lagos. The 3 Marias Guest House offers on its terrace a daily nice and fresh breakfast.
3 Marias Garden House offers accommodation in Lagos with a lovely garden, where breakfast is served each morning. Featuring free WiFi throughout.
Rooms with a private bathroom, with free toiletries and a hair dryer. The common living room has a TV, DVD player, books, video games and a shared kitchen.
Program
Wingfoiling is the new, incredible way to glide over the water - almost to float, an absolutely new feeling of locomotion. It is the logical consequence of surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing, or foil kitesurfing.
The unique feeling of wingfoiling has convinced many water sports enthusiasts. Also, its use of the lowest wind range makes wing foiling an alternative in the light wind range, starting already from 10 to 12 knots.
Your wing will be ready for use in just a few minutes: inflate and off you go. You will stand or kneel on a large hydrofoil board. In both hands, you will hold the wing - the inflatable kite - which will float without pressure even in light winds. Place the wing in the wind and generate lift and propulsion. Then, you’ll already be moving on the water.
With the foil board, a board with a hydrofoil construction underwater, you will start planing very early and as soon as you have reached a certain speed, your board will detach itself from the water's surface. Suddenly, everything will become very quiet and light. You will then lift off the water and seem to float with your board in the air.
Normally, beginner wingfoil or windsurfing classes are done in the small lagoon of Alvor, which will give you a great sense of security to learn your favorite sport. Intermediate and advanced level classes, including foil windsurfing, are held in Meia Praia, always with the support of a boat due to offshore wind.
Advantages vs. kitesurfing:
Wingfoil has become the new way to enjoy the wind and the sea in recent years. Wind Sports Center Algarve leaves you a small list of advantages that wingfoil offers over kitesurfing. They are not saying that neither is better than the other, since both offer unique sensations and, each in their own way, they are incredible sports that you can become addicted to.
Freedom
Kitesurfing requires specific conditions and an adapted and safe place to launch the kite, so you must be in the right place and have someone to lift your kite. On the other hand, the wingfoil can be mounted and navigation can start from practically anywhere, always taking into account the level of the practitioner.
Greater wind range
The advantage of being able to unwind the wing so easily allows one to fly with a four-meter wing in winds from 12 or 13 knots to 35 knots.
Safety in strong wind
With the wingfoil, when a very strong gust hits you and you release the back hand or both, it loses all the force and you will never be in danger of flying away.
The delicate flow
The wing was created to blend with the foil. Together, they give a feeling of fluidity, smooth navigation, tranquility, calm, and freedom. It is a navigation that can be super relaxing and with light winds.
If the wind goes away
If the wind suddenly stops and you are very far from the coast with your kite, you have to try to return with a large piece of equipment and a board that does not float, in addition to having to know self-rescue techniques to prevent the kite from taking you adrift. You’ll be in real trouble. With the wingfoil, you will just have to tie or deflate the wing and paddle back.
Downwinds
The advantage of wingfoil comes with the issue of organization. In kitesurfing, you can do a 15-kilometer downwind, but you will need someone to pick you up upon arrival.
The advantage of the wingfoil is that you can do several downwinds in the same session since the foil, having less friction than a board, will allow you to sail upwind with an efficiency that kitesurfers would never imagine.
How to learn:
Wind Sports Center Algarve will explain it to you in a simple way. The process is usually divided into three days. Every day, you will learn new concepts and put into practice the concepts already learned. Once you have completed the three days of the course, you will be able to do your first pitches but you will not be independent.
1. First day - Basic notions
On this day, you will start with a brief theoretical part. Next, you will learn how to assemble the wing and control it in the sand. You will end up sailing on a large volume paddle.
2. Second day - Foil contact
You will learn how to ride the foil and you will put into practice what you learned in the first class on a specific board for wingfoil. You will then have the first sensations with the foil.
3. Third day - Improvement
Wind Sports Center Algarve will help you perfect your foil technique, set courses, and try your first transitions.
Gear
To start in this sport, volume is the key aspect. More board volume will provide more buoyancy, and a foil with more surface area will be more stable once in flight. The following are the recommended wingfoil equipment for initiation:
- A 120L board, minimum 6′ (length and width)
- A wing of 5m2 - the size of the wing decreases as the force of the wind increases, while remaining in relation to the weight of the user
- A foil with a medium mast of about 75 cm and a foil wing of between 2000 and 2500mm2 will facilitate getting out onto the water, in almost flat water, but without much speed
Wind Sports Center Algarve will provide you with the key information that you will need to make informed decisions and accelerate your wingfoil progress. Wingfoil has seen a surge in popularity thanks to advances in hydrofoils. Choosing the right equipment makes a difference in your speed of progression.
Crucial equipment details:
Wing sizes
Wind Sports Center Algarve recommends starting with a four or five-meter wing, depending on your weight. A typical mistake is being afraid of using a slightly larger wing size that will propel you more. This makes getting on the board and getting off the foil much easier than if you use a slightly smaller wing.
Hydrofoils
The wing surface affects glide speed and stability. Choose according to your level; the large ones are ideal for beginners (between 2,000 and 1,200). These will provide great stability on the foil and on the board, but will sacrifice a little of your maximum speed.
On the other hand, smaller wings are more unstable when you are going slow and learning to control the foil but they become more stable when you go faster.
Mast length
A length of 70 cm is excellent for learning. Adjust according to your preference between stability and maneuverability. Unlike hydrofoil, masts are more stable when they are shorter, but they reduce maneuverability. For more advanced riders, masts between 85 to 95 cm are recommended.
Table considerations
Tables are measured in liters and choosing the right one is crucial. Calculate your weight in kilograms and add 30 to 40 to obtain proper flotation. Don’t rush to size down. A larger team speeds up progression.
Although wingfoiling may seem effortless, patience and determination are key to mastering the art of flight over water.
Schedule
On the first day, Wind Sports Center Algarve will do a small questionnaire to understand the level of the student and what he or she wants to learn or improve, then they choose the right equipment and start the adventure at the lagoon.
At the end of the class, the student will be evaluated to understand what was his or her progress and prepare for the next days of class, which will be scheduled immediately. The process will continue for the following days until the end of the course.
Location
Discover the best destination of adventure sports in Europe for adrenaline junkies, the region is considered to be one of the best summer destinations for water sports, with direct flights from major European capitals, benefiting from the Mediterranean climate and being one of the sunniest destinations in Europe.
Don’t miss out on the fresh fish and seafood and the traditional Algarve sweets.
Algarve, Portugal: Peaceful, unique, pure, and wild
The Algarve is known for its warm climate and its beaches. The region is considered to be one of the best summer destinations in Europe for water sports, located in the extreme south of Portugal, 280 km from the capital Lisbon and about two to three hours from the major European capitals.
The natural conditions and the beauty of this region, with its magnificent beaches that have extensive sands or cliffs with small beaches cut into the interior and where the color of the water is transparent, make the place paradisiacal.
The Algarve peoplr are friendly and hospitable people. Dealing with different cultures for many years, the inhabitants of the Algarve have a tolerant and relaxed attitude towards visitors.
This location is ideal for those looking for a sports holiday in a warm place and wanting to enjoy good food, especially fresh fish and seafood or regional fig and almond sweets - typical fruits of the region - without leaving Europe.
Wind Sports Center Algarve's headquarters
The headquarters is located in Meia Praia, next to the hotels and in a quiet area with several restaurants just 10 to 15 minutes' walk from the center of Lagos. The beach is a paradise of calm, crystal clear waters surrounded by low sand dunes and an extensive stretch of sand of approximately five kilometers, which extends to Lagoa de Alvor.
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Algarve
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Food
Daily breakfast and dinner are included. The menu is updated daily and you can enjoy the fresh and seasonal products. The natural juices of the day, fresh fish, or typical Portuguese food will be some of the options.
Typical food
At Wind Sports Center Algarve's surf camp, the concept is different from the others. They want you to get to know their gastronomy and customs to experience the Algarve in a more genuine way. For this reason, their breakfasts and dinners are held at the best pastry shops and restaurants in the city of Lagos.
The Algarve breakfast uses toasted bread cut into three strips and spread with salted butter. A sandwich or croissant mixed with ham and cheese is also very common, accompanied by a gallon (coffee with milk) or an orange juice. To finish off, a coffee espresso and pastel de nata or rice cake will give you the energy and calories needed for the day’s sporting activity.
Portugal is known for its magnificent gastronomy. For seven nights, participants will have dinner at several restaurants in the city, and taste traditional Algarve food with Mediterranean flavors - from fresh fish and seafood to delicious sweets and fruits. Discover both the main dishes and typical Algarve sweets with Wind Sports Center Algarve's camp.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Other activities are not included in the camp price, but during your stay in Algarve, you should not miss a kayak or standup paddle tour to the caves at sunrise with Wind Sports Center Algarve's experienced guides and a day of nightlife in the city with a good atmosphere.
Lagos nightlife
In the evening, after a day full of water activities, you can enjoy the atmosphere welcoming you to the city of Lagos. Try the various restaurants serving typical Algarve food. Enjoy the nightlife of this city known for its bars full of surfers and tourists from all over the world in an aura of tranquility and happiness that lasts well into the night.
It will be extremely fun to go out at night because you never know who you’re going to meet.
What's included
- 5 days of wingfoil course (15 hours)
- Board, foil, wing, and wetsuit provided during lesson hours
- Communication headphones
- Certified instructors
- 7 nights accommodation
- Tasty breakfasts
- Best dinners
- Bed, sheets, and towels
- Daily cleaning
- Transport to the beach
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfer
- Lunches
- Equipment rental outside lesson hours
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Faro Airport
63 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 82 per person
Lisbon Portela Airport
190 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by plane
Please book your flight to arrive at Faro Airport (FAO). Transfer from this airport is available for an additional cost of 70 EUR, one way. The airport is about three hours from any European capital. You can also book your flight to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).
Arrival by car
Travel from Faro to Lagos is easy along the highway “Via do Infante.” A trip by road from the airport is about 60 minutes to Wind Sports Center Algarve.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
