Crazy Island is located at one of the windiest spots in Europe – Gokceada island in the Aegean sea Turkey. It is a surf complex including kite & windsurf school, 8 bungalows, restaurant, big garden, lounge areas and beach bar. We provide kite & windsurf lessons, gear for rent, accommodation, fresh and healthy food, friendly atmosphere and transfers to the wave spots (5-15 minutes drive).
Features
We were in the field of advertising while in 2006 learned to kite and windsurf and found out that over the ring road of the city where each small person seems big is the undiscovered new world. Once stood on the shore with the wind and the salt spray in your face you feel the scale changes. We felt addicted to this sports and inspired by the sense of freedom, thus how we changed our lives and opened a small kite and windsurf center in Gokceada. During this 12 years on this perhaps windiest island in the Aegean we’ve teach hundreds of people to kite, windsurf, improve and discover the addictive power of sea and wind.
20 April – 31 May; 1 October – 30 October
double bungalow – 30 EUR
triple bungalow – 50 EUR
01 June – 30 June; 16 September – 30 September
double bungalow – 40 EUR
triple bungalow – 60 EUR
01 July – 15 September
double bungalow – 55 EUR
triple bungalow – 75 EUR
KITESURF COURSES
COMPLETE KITE COURSE
– 9 hours – Includes meteorological brief, ground control – rigging, line management, flying techniques, safety water – body drags, water starts with board, basic riding and self-rescue.
KITE COURSE GROUP OF 2 / 9h | 300EUR |
INDIVIDUAL KITE COURSE 9 h | 400EUR |
SINGLE LESSONS
Group of 2
Private Lessons
from 60EURThe price includes the necessary equipment.
Supervision / day 20 €
The Intermediate kite lessons will strengthen basic knowledge and skills – with long courses down and upwind, transitions, carving turns and jumps.
The advanced lessons you should be able to ride down- and upwind, performing small jumps. During the lessons depend on your level you will start learning to land some basic tricks or practice more complex movements.
During all levels you will learn useful information related to equipment, safety and ethics in the water and on the beach.
WINDSURF COURSESCOURSE GROUP OF 2 – 6 HOURS | 125 € |
PRIVATE COURSE – 6 HOURS | 195 € |
WINDSURF LESSONS
Group of twoKiteboard
Kite and Board:
from 30EUR
Kite and Bar:
from 25EUR
Board:
from 15EUR
-Ski Lessons
-Snowboard Lessons
-Snowkite
-Freeride Ski Snowboard
- SUP (Standup Paddle Board ). This is the newest water sport which appeared just less than 10 years ago and for no time become famous all over the world. It very easy to learn and practice at all ages, in all conditions. Here at Crazy Island in Gokceada you can ride SUP on flat water or small waves.
You will be amazed how fast – in not more than one hour you will learn how to ride SUP on flat water. You can cruise with friends watching the hidden beauty of the underwater world. Never the less SUP is easy to practice and you feel no real effort this sport trains your whole body. In 1 hour with the SUP you will exercise your calfs, your back, your core, abs, shoulders and arms. To learn riding waves with the SUP will take a little more time and persistence, but once you catch the first wave and feel the acceleration it will become hard to pull you out of the water. Waves are real fun! Cruising you can burn about 300 calories per hour, touring you can burn about 500 – 600 calories per hour, on waves – 800 – 1000 calories per hour, racing 850 – 1200 calories per hour.
Lessons – 25 EUR/hour
Rentals – 10 EUR. /hpour
Active season in Gokceada – from May to October. From June to mid September wet suit is not necessary. In the beginning of May and in October long 3/4/5mm wet suit is recommended as the water is chilly, after mid May and the second half of September shorty or 1-2 mm wet suit is OK.
Flat water Aydincik beach (offshore) – it is mirror flat water spot, which offers perfect conditions for advancing in freestyle and race every morning, and for beginners in the afternoon when the wind falls. The sea bed is sandy and safe. Crazy Island is located on this beach. The center is equipped with 2 resque boats for assistance.
Wave spot/Kite beach (on shore) – great jumping conditions for wave riders at all levels. Big bay with sandy bed, safe for the riders and the gear. The wave spot is 2 km far from the center, we arrange transfer to the wave spot for the riders and the equipment.
Secret sports (side shore) – the island is big and undiscovered. There are other great places except the main spots, the secret spots are side shore spots with waves up to 2 m. If you are looking for new adventure and want to stay out of the crowd we can arrange trip upon request, the spots are reachable in half hour from Crazy Island center at Aydincik beach.
Downwind – it is a great experience and fun – the downwind distance is about 15 km and the final stop is at the wave spot, the starting point is 1/2 hour drive from our center, trips could be arranged upon request.
Where we are Crazy Island kite & windsurf is at Aydincik beach (the flat water spot). The center is a part of a beach complex with wooden villas, restaurant, coffee-bar and garden, with wi-fi access everywhere.
Ways to get to the camp
Getting to Gokceada island is easy. You can get here by car and or by plane. The island is located in the Aegean sea across the Dardanelles. Gokceada is only 17 miles (31 km) from the mainland and takes about one and a half hour to get on the island with ferry from Kabatepe port. During the summer the ferries are at each 2 hours.
By car – you can get to Gokceada traveling through Greece or Bulgaria.
trough Greece Gokceada is 170 km far from the Greek/Turkish border. The distance from Ipsala (the town at the border) to Kabatepe port is about 140 km. The road is very good most on motorway, takes less than 2 hours.
trough Bulgaria – the distance to Gokceada from Bulgarian/Turkish border near Edirne is 250 km, the road is mostly on motorways, takes about 2 – 3 hours. If you are going to travel with leasing or company car get your authorization translated in Turkish or English.
Speed limit – 130 km on motorways, 110 km on speed ways, 90 km on the normal road, 50 km in the towns.
Ferryboat schedule
GÖKÇEADA-KABATEPE | KABATEPE -GÖKÇEADA |
05:00 (*) | 05:00 (*) |
07:00 | 07:00 |
09:00 | 09:00 |
11:00 | 11:00 |
13:00 | 13:00 |
15:00 | 15:00 |
17:00 | 17:00 |
19:00 | 19:00 |
21:00 | 21:00 |
23:00 (**) | 23:00 (**) |
* only on Friday
** only on Sunday
The cost for car is about 7 EUR for car / 10 EUR for minibus and includes all passengers.
By plane to Istanbul – you can easily find cheep flight to Istanbul – where you have several options:
to book a transfer to Gokceada with us – 120 EUR / per car, takes 3 – 4 hours to the ferry
to rent a car from Istanbul airport– we would also recommend this – the distance from Istanbul to Gokceada is about 340 km, mostly on highway. Istanbul airport is on the European part of Istanbul, close to the the high way.
Finding Crazy Island once you get in Gokceada. You will depart at Kuzulimani port, follow the main road for 4 km to get to Gokceda town. In the town continue to the same main road (Ataturk Blvd), trough the very center of the town to the exit of the town. There is a T-crossroad at the exit, turn left to Aydincik, the beach with flat water. Follow this road for 8 km, where you will see small village Eselek right after the village there is a crossroad – turn right, and after 2 km on the first T-crossroad turn left and you are at Aydincik beach. You will find us easy. By the road is Sarduniya complex – blue-green wooden chalets. Near the beach is Crazy Island Center. See you on the water.
The package includes accommodation with breakfast and unlimited weekly windsurf equipment rental/private course, or course in a group of 2. You are going to stay in wooden lodge nested in a nice garden right by the beach. There are restaurant, cafe, beach and beach bar. Each room has private bathroom, air-conditioning and a balcony, all rooms are with garden view.
till 15 July
6 nights, breakfast, equipment rental (unlimited) | 270 EUR |
6 nights, breakfast, windsurf course 6 h group of 2 | 230 EUR |
16 July – 15 September
6 nights, breakfast, equipment rental (unlimited) | 385 EUR |
6 nights, breakfast, windsurf course 6 h group of 2 | 300 EUR |
16 September -30 October
6 nights, breakfast, equipment rental (unlimited) | 330 EUR |
6 nights, breakfast, windsurf course 6 h group of 2 | 250 EUR |
The beginners course included in the package gives guidance from start to free sailing, steering and performing slow turns in light wind. ?he lessons are held in English, Bulgarian and Turkish.
The price is based on double occupancy in room.
The price includes all necessary equipment
We perform the courses with high quality brand new Naish equipment. We work with experienced instructors. Lessons are held in English, Bulgarian and Turkish.
This package includes:
accommodation in wooden chalets nested in beautiful garden right by the beach. There are restaurant, cafe, beach with sun beds and umbrellas and wi-fi access. The package includes accommodation with breakfast and beginners kite course.
till 15 July
6 nights, breakfast, kite rent 7 days | 405 EUR |
6 nights, breakfast, kite course 9 h group of 2 | 305 EUR |
16 July – 15 September
6 nights, breakfast, kite course 9 h private | 580 EUR |
6 nights, breakfast, kite course 9 h group of 2 | 480 EUR |
16 September – 30 October
6 nights, breakfast, kite course 9 h private | 530 EUR |
6 nights, breakfast, kite course 9 h group of 2 | 430 EUR |
The price is based on double occupancy in room.
The price includes all necessary equipment
We perform the courses with high quality brand new Naish equipment. We work with experienced instructors. Lessons are held in English, Bulgarian and Turkish.
If you want retreat escape to completely renew yourself, to leave your “to do list” behind and reveal your true you join our ALL WOMEN SURF RETREAT at Gokceada island. This is your week by the emerald water of the Aegean sea to relax and revive. We’ve created effective program balanced between sports and relaxation – windsurf, kitesurf, SUP yoga and light home-made fresh food.
Retreat duration 7 days/6 nights
– pilates (beginner)
– windsurf, kitesurf, SUP (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
– relaxation
– SUP yoga – (beginner)
– accommodation in wooden chalets with private bathroom and terrace, surrounded by nature right by the beach
– fresh and healthy local grown food
Price – 850 EUR
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