Le Morne, Mauritius

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The dreamland that is Mauritius; mountain peaks, magnificent palm-fringed beaches, colourful coral reefs, shimmering azure lagoons, and wind year round.

What more could Kitesurfers and Windsurfers wish for?

Known to the Arabs as early as the 10th century, but officially discovered in 1505 by the Portuguese navigator Pedro Mascarenhas, the island was occupied successively by the Dutch (1598-1712) and the French (1715-1810), and was ceded to Great Britain in 1814 through the Treaty of Paris. On 12 March 1968, Mauritius became Independent. Republic Day was proclaimed on 12 March 1992.

Mauritius is located in the Indian Ocean 800km east of Madagascar and 2,000km off the closest point on the African coast. Mauritius is mostly of volcanic formation and is almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs, forming natural, crystal clear lagoons.

A coastal plain, widest in the north, rises sharply to a 1,500 ft high plateau bordered by three mountain ranges - the Black River Range, the Grand Port Range, and the Moka Range. The longest river is the Grand River South East, at approx 25 miles in length.

Winter on Mauritius is from June to September; this is when the trade winds are at their best, but even in the remaining months of the year, the trade winds still offer Windsurfers / Kitesurfers excellent conditions. From December to April, relatively heavy rain showers can be expected but they usually blow over quickly

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Kitesurfing holidays in Mauritius

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The wind & water conditions for kitesurfing in Mauritius
Kitesurfing spots
Kitesurfing lessons & prices
Prices for Kite surfing equipment hire
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Kitesurfing conditions in Mauritius:

Wind:

• East / South East is the normal direction: Side-shore from the left
• Onshore wind in the lagoon
• Best months for wind: May – Sep / Oct (Winter months): 80% of days Bft. force 4+
• Estimated 300 days of wind / yr, strongest during winter
• Most used kite sizes: 7 – 12m
• Dec – Apr is rainy season but still offer some excellent Kitesurfing conditions

Water:

• 24°C
• Flat water lagoons
• Waves of varying sizes - can be big on the reef
• Expert Kitesurf wave riding spots
  

Climate:

• Warm year round
• Tropical

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Kitesurfing spots in Mauritius:

• Everything Kitesurfers could wish for
• White sandy beach, turquoise lagoon, & shallow water (wetsuit boots / shoes recommended in the lagoon)
• Side-shore wind from the left
• Kite launch / land directly in front of the kite surf centre

• The entire lagoon is bordered by a reef about 600m offshore

• The reef is relatively smooth and is about 1m below the surface

• 1 - 5m waves on the reef depending on conditions
  
• If conditions are right, the Kitesurf spot is also suitable for wave-riding novices’ first attempts at surfing waves
• Plenty of space inside the lagoon for kitesurfing

Beyond the lagoon, 2 wave spots beckon:

• "Manawa"

• "One-Eye", kitesurfing experts only

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Kitesurfing lesson prices in Mauritius:

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 Mauritius:

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

Kitesurfing equipment for hire:

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Windsurfing holidays in Mauritius

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Windsurfing conditions in Mauritius:

Wind:

• East / South East is the normal direction: Side-shore from the left
• Onshore wind in the lagoon
• Best months for wind: May – Sep / Oct (Winter months): 80% of days Bft. force 4+
• Estimated 300 days of wind / yr, strongest during winter
• Most used windsurfing sails: 4 – 6m
• Dec – Apr is rainy season but still offer some excellent Windsurfing conditions

Water:

• 24°C
• Flat water lagoons
• Waves of varying sizes - can be big on the reef
• Expert Windsurfing wave riding spots
  

Climate:

• Warm year round
• Tropical

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Windsurfing spots in Mauritius:

• Directly in front of the windsurfing centre
• Blast across the lagoon on shallow water
• Everything windsurfers could wish for
• White sandy beach, turquoise lagoon, & shallow water (wetsuit boots / shoes recommended in the lagoon)
• Side-shore wind from the left

• The entire lagoon is bordered by a reef about 600m offshore
• The reef is relatively smooth & is 1m below the surface of the water
  
• Waves can be from 1 - 5m on the reef
  

• If conditions are right the windsurf spot is also suitable for wave-riding novices’ first attempts at surfing waves
• Plenty of space inside the lagoon for windsurfing on the flat water
  

Beyond the lagoon, 2 wave spots beckon:

• "Manawa"

• "One-Eye", experts windsurfers only

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Windsurfing lessons & prices in Mauritius:

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 Mauritius:

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

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Windsurfing equipment information:

Special prices for windsurf equipment hire:

• Jan, Feb & Mar
  

Non-consecutive day windsurfing equipment hire available:

• Jan, Feb & March

Windsurfing boards:

• Approx. 70 boards – All the latest boards from Mistral
• Kids windsurfing boards available

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
• 100 Rigs from 3.0 m² to 7.0 m²
  Kids & junior rigs: 1.5 m² to 3.3 m²
  

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 & rash vest or, Shorty wetsuit in Spring / Summer & ¾ wetsuit in Autumn – 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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Surfing holidays in Mauritius

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Surf spots in Mauritius:

Mauritius is surf paradise. The main surf spots are concentrated near the surf school at the "Hotel Indian Resort". Surfing conditions for all levels of surfing:

Inside the Lagoon in front of the centre and the "Hotel Indian Resort":

• With big swell this wave breaks nicely, especially during high tide
• Good surf spot for surfing lessons

The "small reef" in front of the "Hotel Indian Resort":

• A wave that breaks on a sandy sea bed with rocks (no coral)
• A right-hand wave
• About 400 m from the beach

"One-eye" World famous left hand wave:

• "One-eye" is a really fast and fat left hand wave
• Expert surfers only!
• Breaks on a shallow coral reef with lots of sea-urchins and sometimes has serious currents
• "One-eye" is a symbol on the island, a wave respected by all hot local surfers, so if you want to surf there, you'd better be both good and tough

"Manawa":

• Located about 1 km out in front of the "Hotel Indian Resort" & the surf school,
• Spot for more advanced / expert surfers
• A very nice left-hand breaking wave on a shallow coral reef, not as fast as "One-eye" but "Manawa" still has a serious reputation
• Due to the strong currents and the distance, the use and presence of a rescue / safety boat is required during surf lessons / surf board hire

"Tamarin"

• A perfect wave

• Located about 20 km north from the surf school, "Tamarin" is a very popular left, that breaks on a reef and then onto a sandy bottom
• Great for beginner surf lessons as long as you stay close to the sandy beach

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Surf lessons & prices in Mauritius:

Beginner Surf lessons: & Intermediate Surf lessons:	Adult Prices:	Kids Prices:
2 hours	35 Euro	30 Euro
6 hours	95 Euro	75 Euro
10 hours	145 Euro	115 Euro

Advanced Surf lessons: & Private Surf lessons:	Adult Prices:	Kids Prices:
2 hours	40 Euro	35 Euro

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Surf board rental prices in Mauritius:

 

Surf board rental prices	Full day prices:	Half day prices:
3 days	50 Euro	36 Euro
7 days	95 Euro	70 Euro
14 days	167 Euro	167 Euro
21 days	239 Euro	239 Euro
extra day	12 Euro	12 Euro

Surf boards for hire:

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Accommodation options in Mauritius:

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Sunset Villa:
Hotel Indian Resort:

Sunset Villa:

Starting from prices: (Euro / person, subject to availability)	1 week:
High season:	from 225 euros
Low season:	from 205 euros

Location:

• The Sunset Villa apartments are situated in the village of La Gaulette, about 6km from the Club Mistral / Skyriders Windsurfing / Kitesurfing / Surfing Centre

• It is recommendable to rent a car for your entire stay
• Shopping is also possible in La Gaulette

Amenities & facilities:

• The Sunset Villa apartments are located in a quiet area on a hillside, with views over Le Morne mountain and bay
• The house, with its 2 apartments, is surrounded by a small garden
• The house and garden are well tended and the apartments are cleaned daily, if requested
• A wireless LAN connection is available for as little as 10 euros / week

Rooms:
Sunset Villa offers 2 apartment options:

Apartment 1 has 3 bedrooms (max. 6 people), a spacious living room, kitchen, bathroom, 2 balconies, 1 with sea views.

Apartment 2 has 1 bedroom (max. 3 persons), living room, bathroom, terrace and garden.

Other apartments available on request.

Transfers from the airport can be organised.

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Hotel Indian Resort:

Starting from prices: (Euro / person, subject to availability)	1 week:
High season:	Price on request
Low season:	Price on request

Location:
This new 4 1/2 star hotel could not be better located for Windsurfers / Kitesurfers
The Indian Resort Hotel's beach bar is adjacent to the Club Mistral / Skyriders Windsurfing / Kitesurfing / Surfing centre, right on the magnificent lagoon at the foot of Le Morne Brabant Mountain
The 2 storey Indian Resort hotel is surrounded by a tropical garden covering a total of approx. 11 hectares


Amenities and facilities:

• The extensive complex, with 350 rooms, offers sufficient alternatives for all tastes
• With 6 excellent restaurants (main restaurant with buffet, French, Italian or Indian restaurant a la carte, health-food restaurant and beach restaurant)
• The Thalasso Centre is one of the best on the island, offering everything to refresh the mind and body. We will be only too happy to book a wellness package for you in advance - it's worth it!
• Children are also catered for. There is a kids' club (ages 3 - 12) where they can engage in a large number of activities
• A fitness centre, 4 tennis courts, a comprehensive entertainment program
• There is a dress code in the hotel

Rooms:

Marine bedrooms:
Generally preferred by Windsurfers / Kitesurfers / Surfers as they are near the Mistral centre.

Indian-style rooms:

• Are slightly more elegantly appointed and are on the other side of the reception
• The large, spacious rooms are tastefully furnished and boast seating, TV, mini-bar, air condition, terrace or balcony with deckchairs, bathroom with bathtub, shower, hair dryers, towels, wardrobe and separate toilet

Family rooms:

• The Indian Resort hotel is also especially well suited to families, as there is a child-minding facility all day long
• The family rooms have an additional bedroom

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Other things to do in Mauritius:

• The cultural influences in Mauritius are just as diverse as the composition of its population, and you should definitely take time to explore the delightful countryside and fascinating culture
• Mauritius is great for all water sports; sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, snorkelling and even swimming with the dolphins. On top of that, other activities inland are well worth exploring like the Island site-seeing tours, mountain trekking, or a visit to the Black River National Park.
• Grand Bay was the first area of the island to fully experience the tourist boom. A shopping and leisure paradise, Grand Bay also happens to be the area where Mauritians head for when they want a fun-filled night out (restaurants, bars and discos). Recently renovated, La Cuvette beach is well worth a visit.

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Getting to Le Morne, Mauritius:

Fly to Mauritius with any number of airlines:

• Virgin (are quite Kitesurfer / Surfer / Windsurfer friendly with generous board bag allowance)
• BA (now charge EUR 22 / kg for board bags!)
• Air France,
  
• Air Mauritius,
  
• Condor

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