Surfvista (Boa Vista, Cape Verde)

ABOUT THE SURF CAMP

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LOCATION AND SURF CONDITIONS

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Surf Vista center on Boa Vista is based directly on the beach in front of Riu Karamboa Hotel.

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CAMP OPERATOR

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Surf Vista is largest Kite, Wind, and, Surf school on the island with a team of 10 instructors, teaching in 7 different languages. Our team members are mostly from the Cape Verde islands as we believe they can provide the best tuition as they have surfed here all their lives.

SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES

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SURF COURSE DETAILS

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We provide lessons, rental, storage and rescue. The center specialize in teaching all levels of Kite surfing, Wind surfing and Surfing, from complete beginners to advanced. Our constant presence at the school coupled with our focus on small groups and quality over quantity ensures that clients enjoy their stay with us. We teach in English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French and Polish.

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SURF MATERIALS

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Our center is equipped with the professional equipment and a highly qualified team to assist you.
Windsurf materials : RRD, Tabou and Fanatic boards and Ezzy sails.
Kitesurf material : North kites,Aero surfboards and SU-2 TT boards.

Kitesurfing equipment rental (kite+TT board,surf board +20%):
- 5h rent card 139 €
- 10h rent card 259 €
- 30min – 29 €
- 1h – 35 €
- 2h – 55 €
- 1 Day – 89 €
- 2 Days – 169 €
- 3 Days – 229 €
- 4 Days – 289 €
- 5 Days – 3399 €
- 6 Days – 369 €
- 7 Days – 399 €
- Every Additional Day- 30 €
- Every Additional Week – 270 €
- PRE-PAYMENT-10%

Windsurfing equipment rental:
- 1h – 29 €
- 2h – 49 €
- 4h – 59 €
- 5h rent card 129 € (insurance 40 €)
- 10h rent card 229 € (insurance 50 €)
- 1 Day 69 € (insurance 20 €)
- 2 Days 119 € (insurance 30 €)
- 3 Days 159 € (insurance 35 €)
- 4 Days 199 € (insurance 40 €)
- 5 Days 229 € (insurance 45 €)
- 6 Days 259 € (insurance 50 €)
- 7 Days 289 € (insurance 50 €)
- Every Additional Day 30 € (insurance 10 €)
- Every Additional Week 200 € (insurance 50 €)
- PRE-PAYMENT-15%

Surfing board rental:
- 1h 15 €
- 2h 30 €
- 4h 40 €
- 1 Day 49 €
- 2 Days 79 €
- 3 Days 109 €
- 4 Days 139 €
- 5 Days 179 €
- 6 Days 199 €
- 7 Days 219 €
- Every Additional Day 20 €
- Every Additional Week 100 €

Kitesurfing equipment storage:
- Storage 1 Week 89 € (rescue included)
- Storage 2 Weeks 159 € (rescue included)
- Additional Day 9 €
- Additional Week 60 €

Windsurfing equipment storage:
- Storage 1 Week 75 €
- Storage 2 Weeks 139 €
- Additional Day 9 €
- Additional Week 59 €

MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ

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 SURF CONDITIONS

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Breaks directly at the main spot and at nearby spots

What is the most convenient, the spot with perfect conditions is placed directly in front of the hotel. Not all the spots are perfect for beginners, however, for Riu Karamboa and Iberostar we can organize daily pick up/drop off or downwind trips between those two destinations.

Bahia:
Bahia is located on the north-west side of the island, just before the City of Sal Rei – around 20 minutes walk from the center of the town or 15 minutes drive from Airport.
Conditions: The waves are generally smaller than on the other spots on the west side however the wind is cross off shore and gusty which makes riding waves pretty difficult. Coming back to the shore deserves good riding upwind what sometimes can take a while.

Riu Karmboa:
The hotel lays on Praia de Chaves and 5 minutes ride from the airport and the spot as well as the wind&kite SurfVista center. It is right in front of RIU hotel.
Conditions: Right out of the hotel there is wave spot for experienced riders with waves 2,5-3m and nasty shore break. For all beginners and freestyle riders the spot offers also flat water but to get that you have to walk upwind around 300m to the right. There is also small lagoon where all kite and windsurf lessons take place. The wind is side offshore from the right.

Iberostar and Royal de Cameron hotels:
Those two hotels are placed one next to another on the south end of very beautiful bay with wide beaches. Around 10 min from the airport.
Conditions: The wind is side to side on-shore with waves 1-2m and choppy water. Shore line creates kind of a bay that makes the place safe for wind and kitesurfing and in case something goes wrong you will end up on the dry land.

Varandinha:
The spot lays on the south western tip of the island and if you get it wrong on a big day here there is not much going for your chances of survival. 500m downwind and you are out into open ocean with no rescue around or if you are more lucky you are washed onto volcanic cliffs. There is really not much room for an mistakes. However for experienced riders Varandinha definitely brings lots of fun with their big and slowly waves. The wind is side-off-shore from the right.

Santa Maria:
Spot with lots of rough swell waves from north. However there can be large flat spots in between the waves that are great for practising freestyle. This spot is also tourist attraction because of huge rusty shipwreck. You can take really nice photos with the wreck in background. Wind generally on shore that makes going out difficult, sometimes strong current.

Ponta Antonia:
East from Santa Maria there is Ponta Antonia which is probably the safest place on the island and is a great place to get started. The wind is on shore from the left with small waves in the bay. There are bigger waves behind but it takes a while to get to them because direction of the wind. The spot like most on the island is deserted but it is also small and with more than 15 people it’s getting crowded.

Seasonal conditions

THE CENTER IS OPEN FROM MIDDLE OF NOVEMBER TILL MIDDLE OF MAY.
The wind starts in October and lasts until the end of June. In first three months of the seasons there is just 50% of windy days but it is also the time when waves begin. So in windless days you can try surfing or explore the island and its perfect spots. The best months are January till the end of May. According to the statistics these months you have 90% of windy days. The water temperature ranges from 21-29*C. We suggest wearing a short wetsuit. The air temperature is about 23*C all the time(October-may), except summer when the temperature is up to 30*C. For experienced riders, the spots offer 2-3m high waves which start in October last till the end of March. Only recently have people started to discover its multiple locations which offer not only excellent conditions for those wanting to learn the sport but also challenging conditions for those wanting something new.

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 SURROUNDINGS / REGION

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Characterization of surroundings/region

This island with long and untouched beaches is one of few remaining places on earth where you can experienced raw and natural beauty. Absence of road network makes most of the island inaccessible unless you rent 4×4 or quad bike. That also makes most of the spots crowd less or rather empty – only you, waves and sandy beach. The island has a surface of around 600km2 with the longest distance just 30km(from north to south). The main town is Sal Rei with around 3000 habitants on north west corner of the island.

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 JOURNEY

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Ways to get to the camp

We arrange transport from and to every hotel on the island. If you need we can help you to find appartment in Sal Rei. The cost are around:
250-350 euros per week-1 bedroom apartment with living room and kitchen
350-450 euro per week-2 bedroom flat with living room and kitchen

How to get to our station

When driving by taxi tell the driver to go to “Scuba Caribe, RIU Beach”. Taxi from Sal Rei or airport should cost maximum 10. You can also walk from Sal Rei city by the beach. It’s about 40 minute walk.

PACKAGES & PRICES

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Kite Surf Safari - from 60 € / Person

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Whether you are a freestyle kiter, a surf-kiter or both and trying to improve your surf skills or either explore Boa Vista island with us. There are a few spots on the island with different conditions and different waves. One of our expert instructors will guide you from the ground up. No matter what your goal is, we will work with you on a personal level to try and reach it. Common things we work on are kite positioning, riding toe-side, progressing from strapped to strapless, going from a twin-tip to a surfboard and all the turns you can do in the waves. We have a three options for you to offer:

1. Daily trips
We will take you to one of the spots, depends on the swell and wind. During the trips we will prepare tasty food and drinks for you and take some pictures of you on the water. We also provide beach service like landing, launching kite and small repairs and in case of trouble we provide rescue service.
100 Euro per car

2. Daily trips with lessons
You go to one of the spots with our instructors which provides the service, takes photos and films.During the lesson we will explain and corect all your mistakes you made on the water. After the session, fresh and tasty grilled fish will be waiting for you.
1h session with instructor - 60 euro per person (price includes surf board)

3. Weekly camp
We will organize for you wave safari through all spots on the island. You will spend one week with instructor who will document and analize your progress. Everyday we will prepare something special to eat and drink. In the evening will take you to very nice beach bar and analize your progess.
400 Euro per person (at least 3 persons are neccesery to start the camp)

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Kitesurfing - from 95€ / Person

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Surf Vista offers either private or group lessons (2 persons per instructor). All the equipment is included in the prices of the lesson.

Private kite lessons:
- 1h Advanced session 99 €
- 1h Foil kite session 129 €
- 2h Session 129 €
- 4h Session 239 €
- 6h Session 349 €
- 8h Session 449 €
- 10h Full Course 569 €

Group kite lessons (2 persons):
- 2h Session 95 €/pp
- 4h Session 175 €/pp
- 6h Session 270 €/pp
- 8h Session 360 €/pp
- 10h Full Course 425 €/pp

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Windsurfing - from 49 € / Person

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Private windsurfing lessons:
- 1h Intro 49 € (ADVANCED 79 €)
- 2h Session 85 €
- 3h Starter Course 119 €
- 4h Full Beginner Course 149 €
- 5h Intermediate Cours (Harness,Footstraps) 179 €

Group windsurfing lessons (2 persons):
- 1h Intro 79 €
- 2h Session 139 €
- 3h Starter Course 189 €
- 5h Full Beginner Course 289 €

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Surfing - from 45 € / Person

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Private surfing lessons:
- 1h Session 45 €
- 2h Session 75 €

Group surfing lessons (2 persons):
- 1h Session 79 €
- 2h Session 149 €

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Family Surf Packages - from 90 € / Person

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Surfvista Kids:
Package price: 90 €
- 1h of kitesurfing
- 45 min of windsurfing
- 45 min of surfing

Surfvista Teens:
Package price: 150 €
- 1,5 h of kitesurfing
- 1h of windsurfing
- 1h of surfing
- 1h of SUP

Surfvista Adult:
Package price: 210 €
- 2h of kitesurfing
- 1,5 h of widsurfing
- 1h of surfing
- 1h of SUP