El Yaque, Isla Margarita, Venezuela

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Location information:

El Yaque is the most famous town of Isla Margarita, an offshore island of Venezuela, located 38km North-East of Venezuela and 90 miles West of Trinidad & Tobago, far from the path of Atlantic tropical storms.

In recent years, El Yaque has become a world renowned water sports Mecca, producing home grown talent like multiple world Windsurfing champion Gollito Estredo. The reason for this - the outstanding wind & conditions for training and perfecting Windsurfing & Kitesurfing skill.

Wind is funnelled between Margarita and the neighbouring islands creating strong and constant wind, which combined with thermals creates reliably good conditions for Kitesurfing & Windsurfing.

Combined with the warm, shallow water area, the laid back, surfer town atmosphere, the unique blend of Caribbean and Latin-American cultures, music, people and lifestyles, your time with us in the islands is sure to be an experience you are sure to remember.

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Kitesurfing holidays in El Yaque, Margarita

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The wind & water conditions for kitesurfing in El Yaque
Kitesurfing spots in El Yaque
Kitesurfing lessons & prices in El Yaque
Prices for Kite surfing equipment hire in El Yaque
Accommodation options

Kitesurfing conditions in El Yaque, Isla Margarita:

The Wind:

• Side-shore from the left relative to the beach
  
• Best months for wind: Jan - May: 80 - 90% of days Bft. force 4+
• 15 – 25+ knots of wind most days
• Most used kite sizes: 7 / 9 – 12m
• Wind blows most of the day
• Lighter wind in the morning increasing as the thermal kicks in

Water:

• 24°C year round
  
• Choppy water & waves

Climate:

• 25 – 30 °C year round
• Tropical climate

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Kitesurfing spots in El Yaque:

• Huge shallow areas suitable for beginners with sandy sea floor (“kite beach”)
• The Kitesurfing zone is upwind of the Windsurf zone, with a small kite launching & landing zone in the lee of the small hill at the up-wind end of the beach
• Suitable for all levels: Beginner through to Expert Kitesurfers
• Beginner Kite Surfers are best advised to take a boat taxi up-wind to ‘kite beach’ / training area and do accompanied downwinders until upwind Kitesurfing has been mastered
• Trips to Isla Coche (see Coche Island destination)

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Kitesurfing lesson prices in El Yaque:

Beginner kite surfing lessons: Level 1 Intermediate kite surfing lessons: Level 2	Prices:
6 Hours	185 Euro
10 Hours	280 Euro

Advanced kite surfing lessons: Level 3 Expert kitesurfing lessons:	Prices:
4 Hours	185 Euro

Private KiteSurf Lessons: ALL levels: Beginner - Expert	Prices:
2 Hours	150 Euro

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Prices for Kitesurfing equipment hire in El Yaque:

Days of hire:	Kite surf equipment hire: ALL Material	Kite only rental: Kite, bar and lines
3 days	120 Euro	90 Euro
7 days	200 Euro	150 Euro
14 Days	330 Euro	250 Euro
21 Days	450 Euro	340 Euro

Please Note: All material means kite, bar & lines, board, harness, life-jacket, helmet, boots (if needed)

Kites can be changed according to conditions.Insurance NOT included in the above rental prices. Additional 50 Euro / week

N.B: Prices above do NOT include equipment insurance: Available at destination only: 1 week = € 50, 2 weeks = € 80

• All the latest equipment from North Kiteboarding
• Obligatory 1 hour rider assessment for people wishing to hire kitesurf equipment
• Supervised practice can be arranged at destination. Min. Standard of Level 2 riding ability (attempting water starts / beginning to ride a little)
• Rental & independent practice ONLY for riders of Level 3 (up-wind riding) ability. If your level is not sufficient, the money you paid to hire equipment will be converted into lessons (including equipment)

Kitesurfing equipment for hire:

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Windsurfing holidays in El Yaque, Margarita

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The wind & water conditions for Windsurfing in El Yaque
Windsurfing spots in El Yaque
Windsurfing lessons & prices in El Yaque
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Windsurfing equipment info
Accommodation options

Windsurfing conditions in El Yaque, Margarita:

The Wind:
Side-shore from the left relative to the beach
Best months for wind: Jan - May: 80 - 90% of days Bft. force 4+
15 – 25+ knots of wind most days
Most used windsurfing sails: 4 – 6m
Blows most of the day, lighter in the morning increasing as the thermal kicks in

Water:

• 24°C year round
  
• Choppy water & waves

Climate:

• 25 – 30 °C year round
• Tropical climate

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Windsurfing spots in El Yaque:

• The Windsurfing zone is located directly in front of the Windsurfing centre and extends down until the 1st pontoon

• This area has choppy warm water, sometimes small waves and a large shallow area with sand sea bed, ideal for windsurfing lessons and practising your moves & tricks

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Windsurfing lessons & prices in El Yaque:

Kids windsurfing lessons:	Prices:	Windsurfing equipment rental:
6 hours	100 Euro	Included in the lesson price

Beginner windsurfing lessons:	Prices:	Windsurfing equipment rental:
2 hours	50 Euro	Included in the lesson price
6 hours	120 Euro	Included in the lesson price
10 hours	165 Euro	Included in the lesson price

Intermediate windsurfing lessons:	Prices:	Windsurfing equipment rental:
2 hours	50 Euro	EXTRA
6 hours + 1 hr assessment	165 Euro	EXTRA

Intermediate windsurfing lessons: Advanced windsurfing lessons: Expert windsurfing lessons:	Prices:	Windsurfing equipment rental:
5 days	250 Euro	EXTRA
10 days	450 Euro	EXTRA

Private Windsurfing Lessons: Min. level required: Water start onwards	Prices:
2 Hours	150 Euro

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Prices for Windsurfing equipment hire in El Yaque:

Beginner Windsurfing board rental option:

• ONLY available when pre-booked with Beginner lessons:

Number of hours:	Prices:
5 hours	50 Euro
10 hours	80 Euro

Full Windsurfing equipment rental prices (whether booked with or without lessons)

Number of days rental:	Prices:
3 days	120 Euro
7 days	200 Euro
14 days	330 Euro
21 days	450 Euro

Windsurfing equipment for hire:

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Windsurfing equipment information:

Special prices for windsurf equipment hire:

• June, July, August & October
  

Non-consecutive equipment hire available:

• May, June, October & November

Windsurfing boards:

• Approx. 90 boards – All the latest boards from Mistral

Fin Pool:

• The wrong fin / rig combination reduces performance (and enjoyment on the water) by up to 40 %
• You can change fins to have your ideal equipment set up for any given conditions

Sail Range:

• Probably the widest range of sail sizes offered on the market – All North Sails

• 140 Rigs from 3.0 m² to 8.8 m²
• Kids & junior rigs (1.5 m² to 3.0 m²: Take-off & Starboard)

Private Boom(s):

• No more hassle to adjust your harness line length every time you change your sail as the centre team will change or cut the harness lines of your boom at the beginning of your vacation
• All booms are equipped with a light up-haul line, boom protector & reduced oval diameter

Masts:

• Guaranteed 75 % carbon masts on ALL rigs under 6 m² & 100 % carbon masts on ALL rigs above 6 m²

Mast plates:

• All mast plates are given out with a protector: saves your feet, saves your holidays on the beach ...

Harness rental:

• Free harness rental for anyone who pre-books equipment rental
• Otherwise, please bring your own harness

Wetsuits:

• Board shorts & rashie, Shorty wetsuit in Spring / Summer & ¾ wetsuit in Autumn / Winter – please bring your own if you have one

Foot straps:

• Foot straps are changed regularly and anti-slip is redone as soon as necessary in all centres

Change Equipment:

• One of the highest ratios of equipment changed every-year to brand new gear

Trimming:

• Windsurfing rigs (with or without booms) are always perfectly trimmed
• For 3 years North Sails has been the only brand worldwide to offer the revolutionary “Harness line Trimming System” which guarantees longer time and more fun on the water, whatever your level

Equipment insurance: (only available at destination – not included in hire / rental prices)

• 1 week: 35 euro
• 2 weeks: 55 euro

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Accommodation options in El Yaque:

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Hotel Atti:

Hotel Atti:

Starting from prices: (Euro / person, subject to availability)	1 week
High season:	from 300 Euro
Low season:	from 180 Euro

Standard double room
Based on double occupancy
Breakfast
Transfer & travel service

Location:

• Hotel Atti is located just 400m from the main street of El Yaque

• Hotel Atti is well positioned in a quiet area with spectacular panoramic views over the entire bay, looking out to sea towards Coche Island

• Hotel Atti is within easy walking distance of the Club Mistral / SKYRIDERS Windsurfing / Kitesurfing centres and all that El Yaque has to offer (restaurants, bars, shops, mini-markets, taxi rank)

Amenities & Facilities:

• Excellent, all you can eat breakfast: Fresh fruit, juices, bread, cakes, waffles, meat & cheese, cereals etc. all served on a roof terrace with great views and a cooling breeze
• Good WIFI internet connection throughout the hotel
• Good size, well maintained swimming pool
• Peaceful & relaxing gardens
• Decent gymnasium
• One of the best restaurants in El Yaque – specialising in seafood and meat
  
• Good bar with bargain happy hour prices on cocktails
• Self-catering apartment with fully fitted kitchen available
• Friendly, helpful staff & manager
• Foreign currency exchange service offered
  

Rooms:

Room categories:

• Standard single
  
• Standard double
• Single / Double comfort
  
• Triple
• Self-catering apartments

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, fan, mosquito net, fridge, safe, bathroom with shower, toilet and wash basin

The self-catering apartment has a fitted kitchen & lounge area

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Other things to do in El Yaque:

• Some Surfing at Playa el Guacuco & Playa del Agua
• Treks / island tours through the jungle
• Tax free shopping in the Porlamar centre in the “4 de mayo” or in the shopping centre “Sambil”
• Yacht & catamaran island tours
• Beach parties
• Nights out in Porlamar
• Visits “Canaina” (Angel Falls) which is the highest waterfall in the world
• Trips to Los Roques for incredible snorkelling and diving opportunities with beautiful tranquil beaches and pristine turquoise water - CONTACT US for more information on trips to Los Roques
  

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Getting to El Yaque, Venezuela:

Charter Flights direct to Porlamar (PMV) Santiago Mariño Int. Aiport on Isla Margarita from:

UK:

• Condor from Heathrow (recommended for reliability & being on-time, if not the most comfortable or best on-board service)
• First Choice from Gatwick / Manchester

Canada:

• Sky Service & Air Transat from Toronto,
• Rayan International from Montreal

Germany:

• Condor from Frankfurt (recommended for reliability & being on-time, if not the most comfortable or best on-board service)

Netherlands:

• Martinair from Amsterdam

Switzerland:
Condor from Geneva (recommended)

OR:

Scheduled flights to Caracas:
Many airlines

• Same day arrival in Porlamar / Coche depends on arrival time of your International flight
• Airport assistance service on arrival in Caracas is highly recommended in case you do not arrive in time to connect to Porlamar and need a hotel in Caracas for the night, in which case your helper will arrange return transport to a hotel.
• Contact us for more information

Internal / domestic flight from Caracas to Porlamar Airport on Margarita Island:

• 35 – 40 min flight
• Airlines: Avior, Aserca, Laser, Conviasa: NOT AEROPOSTAL!
  
• Typically costs EUR 60 each way

From Porlamar Airport (Margarita Island) to El Yaque:

• 10 minute taxi ride to El Yaque from Porlamar Airport (approx. 25 Bolivars)

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