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Windsurfing in Can Picafort

Can Picafort, Mallorca

⏱ 2 hours

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About this experience

Windsurfing in Can Picafort is a board-and-sail activity offered along the shallow, sandy bay of Mallorca’s northern coast. The flat-water conditions between the beach and the offshore reef suit beginners, while afternoon thermal winds provide powered runs for intermediate riders. Equipment rental and instruction are available from local centres directly on the promenade.

What to expect

Sessions run for 2 hours, including a 15-minute land-based safety briefing and rig setup
All gear is provided: board, sail, wetsuit, and buoyancy aid, with sizes from 1.5m to 5.5m sails
You launch directly from the sandy beach into waist-deep water, with no rocks or currents to navigate
Morning sessions offer glassy water for first-timers; afternoon sessions see 12-18 knot onshore winds
Suitable for ages 10 and up, with a separate shallow-water practice area for children and novices
Instructors are certified by the Royal Yachting Association and stay on the water with you via rescue boat