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Try windsurfing on Praia de Santa Maria where steady trade winds and shallow water make for an ideal beginner playground. This 90-minute lesson pairs beach-based drills with in-water practice to get you sailing, turning, and confident in the wind.
Try windsurfing on Praia de Santa Maria where steady trade winds and shallow water make for an ideal beginner playground. This 90-minute lesson pairs beach-based drills with in-water practice to get you sailing, turning, and confident in the wind.
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Operated by Surf Hub Cabo Verde · Santa Maria, Sal
The wind in Santa Maria leans in with a constant, confidence-building push as students step from warm sand toward the surf. In a first lesson the instructor begins on the beach: rigs laid out, a simulator demonstration, and hands-on practice that makes the gear feel like an extension of the body rather than a stranger.
moderate.
90 minutes.
Moderate fitness; should be comfortable swimming and have basic core strength for balance.
No—lessons start on the beach with a simulator and progress into shallow water, making them suitable for beginners who can swim.
Wear swimwear and a rash guard; the operator provides wetsuits if needed, and bring sunscreen and a towel.
Progress varies, but with regular practice many students reach basic upwind/downwind control after several lessons; private sessions speed this up.
Lessons are weather-dependent; operators typically cancel in unsafe wind or sea conditions and offer a full refund if canceled at least 24 hours prior.
Santa Maria evolved from a fishing settlement to a wind-sports hub after tourism and salt extraction routes connected Sal to Europe in the 20th century.
Respect designated launch zones to protect nearshore seagrass and coral; use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid trampling dunes.
Surf Hub Cabo Verde operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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