"25 Knots of constant wind
and the temperature at 29 ēC all year long!!! One of the 5
best places recognized worldwide within the practice of
Windsurfs & Dite Surfs ... El Yaque"
Windsurf & Kite Surf in Margarita... It is simply El Yaque, the only place in
the world that guarantees the ideal conditions needed to
practice this discipline throughout the whole year. El Yaque
is well known worldwide for its national and international
events like the WILD WIND regatta which is carried out during
the month of June, assembling participant from all latitudes.
Brazilians, Canadians, Argentines, Peruvians, Bolivians,
Americans, Portuguese, Frenchmen, Germans and Colombian just
to name some of the nationalities that arrives year after
year, increasing the followers of this magnificent event.
The
geographical location of El Yaque beach allows the east
western breeze slip parallel to the coast causing a natural
wind acceleration owed to the thermal effect of the water
level at only 1,5 meters depth in its first 300 meters of
longitude. This fact, combined with the effects produced by a
chain of mountains located at the north creates a circuit of
acceleration wind of an average force 4 Bft +. This is the
secret that allows El Yaque beach to guarantee its visitors a
sure wind all year around and what have made it world-famous.
During the month of January the arrival of the Alisios winds
transform Margarita in the Formula one of the windsurf.
Constant winds with force of 5, 6 and 7 Bft are common
during this period (January-June). The warmth of its waters
complement the good conditions of the water,staying in a range
of 27 ēC to 32 ēC during the whole year. In conclusion, El
Yaque beach has the perfect conditions for anyone practicing
this discipline.
Olympic,
slalom and wave boards are used by beginners and experts,
young and no so young. The most famous windsurf schools and
clubs in the world are represented in Margarita. NATHALIE
SIMMONS, CLUB VELA, CLUB MISTRAL, HAPPY SURF just to name
some, they offer an attention of great quality and very
professional managing to their guests. Manufacturing companies
like F2, MISTRAL, BIC, AHD, NEIL PRYDE, NS, have in this clubs
the best products in boards and sails, long time before they
are in the general market.
El
Yaque also offers a complete range of hotels, WINDSURF
PARADISE, YAQUE PARADISE, are between the most
important and gives the tourists the opportunity to choose
with diverse options that could include windsurf packages.
Moreover, they are able to arrange combine stays with there
branch hotels giving the opportunity to enjoy other locations
like Coche and Los Roques, the last of this places has a
wonderful natural beauty.