MAURITIUS

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KITE OPTIONS?

9 & 12.

WHICH WETSUIT?

From May – September bring at least a shorty or overknee, from October to April boardies/bikini and rashie is fine.

BEER

€1.50 in the local village, €4.5 in the hotels.

TYPICAL DINNER

If you’re eating local then rice with fresh fish or chicken with rice. If you’re in a hotel then something swanky.

LATE NIGHT…

Port Louis has an exciting nightlife, otherwise the hotel bars.

GETTING THERE

Mauritius has an international airport served by most major airlines.

MAURITIUS

Whatever your chosen sport in life, there will come with it an ‘iconic’ destination. If you’re into golf it’s probably Augusta, if motor racing’s your bag then maybe it’s Le Mans, if you’re into kiting then it should be Mauritius. It is famed for the insane perfection for waveriding that is One Eye, but there is a whole lot more on offer as well. You can ‘choose your lagoon’ pretty much anywhere around the entire island, with spots such as Bel Ombre providing freestyle perfection.

And of course you want to kite, but don’t forget that you are in Mauritius. An island idyll that is everything you imagined you’d get from white sand tropical perfection. You may think it’s a ‘once in a lifetime’ trip – but once you’ve been once you’ll be back before too long…

KITING SET UP: LE MORNE

This is the busiest area for kitesurfing and where most of the schools and centers are based. The lagoon is wide and gets steady wind from the prevailing easterly direction. It is around waist deep throughout but watch out for coral heads. Outside of the lagoon you will find the numerous wave options. There is Manawa to the left of the reef pass which is a great warm up with a more crossshore wind and a channel to ride off in to. As you cross the reef pass you then meet up with the various sections that make up the famous wave over here. The first section (Chameaux) can be a bit tricky but you can leave this out and drop straight into the main One Eye wave. The wind becomes progressively more offshore as you follow the reef around. It’s the stuff of legend and – if you are a relatively competent waverider – within your grasp. The wave is for more experienced riders but the lagoon on the inside is perfect for all levels.

BEL OMBRE

Bel Ombre is suitable for beginners, advanced kitesurfers and anything in between. The spacious lagoon has flat water which is perfect for learning. The main center here, KiteGlobing, teaches from the beach and you will normally find that you have plenty of space as there are no other schools based on the beach here. There are also wave options out beyond the reef (with some waves similar to One Eye), and you can also take on the legendary downwinders towards Le Morne.

BELLE MARE

Leaving the south coast and there are plenty of great kiting spots all over the island – Belle Mare on the east coast is another hub with plenty of standing depth water for beginners and also with wave options outside of the reef. The wind tends to be a little lighter here than on the south coast.

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THE NORTH

There are a couple of better known spots in the north of the island, Cap Malheureux is a super-scenic place to kite and Ande de la Raie has a couple of good wave spots. As far as dependable destinations go, the south coast of Mauritius is pretty unbeatable, but if you are unlucky or you’re there out of season (or you fancy a change!) then there are plenty of other beaches so don’t be afraid to explore...

THE SEASON:

The main ‘guaranteed wind’ season runs from midMarch through to the end of December. The wind’s strongest in April, August, September and October. For as close as you can get to guaranteed perfect, October to January is the best bet and the water is super warm. But out of these times you can still expect to get a good percentage of days on the water and it will be generally quieter.

NO WIND?

This is Mauritius! There is so much to do. Here are a few options…

– On the water you can go surfing, SUPing, wakeboarding, fishing or just opt for something more sedate like booking lunch out on a yacht… – Frederica Nature Reserve. Go in a 4x4 or on quads around the sugarcane farms and check out some of the waterfalls and forest. – Hike up Le Morne. You spend all day looking at this crazy rock from the water so it is great to head up and see things from the other perspective. – Chill. If you have gone ‘all in’ and are staying somewhere suitably swanky then why go anywhere? Book a massage, chill in the pool, have a bottle of wine at lunch…

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KITE OPTIONS?

We suggest medium size (8-10m) and larger size (11-14m) kites. Check the forecast before you leave and you can always put in a bigger or smaller kite if required.

WHICH WETSUIT?

No need, the water is a balmy 24-28 degrees, so boardies/bikini plus sun protection.

BEER

Expect $2-3 for a local beer.

TYPICAL DINNER

Rice and beans with chicken or fish and plantains.

Brand New Spot in Mauriius

LATE NIGHT… The newly renovated Preskil Island Resort is now Local nights are chilled. Take a trip across the island to West Bay for a open! Enjoy a great kitesurfing centre on a beauuful, bigger night out and a great choice of large, flat water lagoon. restaurants and bars. We recommend visiingt the West End on Saturday nights…

Stu GETTING THERE Conveniently the island of Roatan has nning beachfront hotel great air connectivity, with year round A direct flights from Miami, Dallas, gorgeous hotel, perfect for families and coup Atlanta, Houston and El Salvador. Plus seasonal flights and charters les with three restaurants, a kids club and a ranfrom other cities (including Montreal, ge of acuviues to enjoy. Toronto, Newark, Milan and Madrid). Alternatively take the daily passenger ferry from the Honduras port city La Ceiba.