Windsurfing Lesson at Ponta das Canas, Florianópolis

An introductory windsurfing lesson at Ponta das Canas Beach, in Florianópolis, lasting 90 minutes. The experience is designed for anyone who wants a first taste of the sport, with instructor, equipment and tourist insurance included.

During the lesson, participants receive an introduction to the equipment and safety guidelines, learn the basics of wind and how the sail works, and practice getting on the board, keeping balance, and raising and controlling the sail. The lesson includes first movements on the water and an introduction to changing direction and controlling the board.

Continental Wind Floripa's goal is to offer a safe, fun and welcoming experience, respecting each student's pace.

Meeting point at Ponta das Canas: The lesson takes place at Ponta das Canas Beach, at Rua Quilombo dos Palmares, 65, in Florianópolis.

What you will learn: Introduction to the equipment and safety guidelines, the basics of wind and the sail, how to get on the board and keep balance, how to raise and control the sail, first movements on the water, and an introduction to changing direction and controlling the board.

Schedule: From 11:00 am, with flexible scheduling according to the day's weather conditions.

Quick summary

• Duration: 90 minutes

• Difficulty: moderate, with moderate physical demand

• Minimum age: 14 years

• Location: Ponta das Canas Beach, Rua Quilombo dos Palmares, 65

• Time: from 11:00 am, with flexible scheduling according to weather conditions

• Format: lesson with up to 2 spots per time slot

• Days: every day, except from June to August

• Includes: instructor, sports equipment and tourist insurance

• Does not include: meals, drinks and transfer to the meeting point

• Weather dependent: the activity depends on weather and safety conditions

Additional information

• Facilities: near the lesson site there are commercial facilities with parking, restrooms, changing rooms, restaurant, snack bar, lockers, showers, a rest area and Wi-Fi

• Accessibility: the lesson site does not have accessibility resources for people with disabilities or reduced mobility

• What to bring: swimwear or comfortable clothes, cap, rash guard and sunscreen; water and a snack

• What not to bring: pets and excessive equipment

• Recommended clothing: rash guard, shorts, light clothes, cap or hat

• Restrictions: people over 95 kg, pregnant women, people with heart conditions and people with reduced mobility

• Safety: alcoholic beverages, drugs or any narcotic substance that could put participants at risk are prohibited before and during the activity

• Children: the activity is not offered to children (minimum age 14)

• Online booking: reservations up to 24 hours in advance

Cancellation by the customer

Cancellations can be made up to 48 hours in advance.

Cancellation by the operator

In case of rain or adverse weather, the reservation can be rescheduled for the next day with favorable weather conditions.

Ideal for

• Anyone who wants a first experience of windsurfing

• Teenagers aged 14 and over and adults looking for an adventure activity

• Those who enjoy wind and water sports

• Travelers who want a 90-minute lesson with an instructor, at a flexible time

• Those who prefer a very small group (up to 2 spots per time slot)

Why it is worth it: In 90 minutes, the lesson covers the fundamentals of windsurfing: equipment, safety, wind, sail, balance on the board and the first movements on the water. With instructor, equipment and tourist insurance included and only 2 spots per time slot, it is a welcoming way to try the sport at Ponta das Canas, respecting each student's pace.

Expert's view

I recommend this lesson to anyone who has always been curious about windsurfing and wants to start with an instructor. In 90 minutes you understand the wind, the sail and the board and take your first movements on the water, in a small group and at your own pace.

Guta, co-founder of Acalanta Viagens