Windsurfing A Way Of Life

Christmas is on the way and over here in Mauritius for windsurfers and kiters looks like Santa is going to deliver a big Christmas sack of wind to coincide with a very uncrowded spot.

South East wind brings us cross to cross onshore and you can add around 10 knots to the forecast on Windguru so looks like Christmas day is going to treat us to around 20 knots.

Checkout the forecast on Windguru

Don’t forget you can view the spot on the Club Mistral webcam at Le Morne

Best wishes and happy windsurfing

I know there are many people who think SUP is not really a pure kinda sport but I am an addict to it.

After discovering that learning to surf was damn hard work I tried a Mistral SUP that we have in the Club Mistral at Le Morne and within the first session I had managed to catch my first wave without a sail in my hands and it was GREAT!!!

Since last summer I have clocked up hours on the SUP and we have now a range from Fanatic Fly Wood Edition 9’6 to 11’6 Pacifico with more Fanatic including 10, 10’6 and 11 for people to try at the center. It does not have to be radical, its great exercise and even just cruising through the lagoon over the clear turquoise water looking down at the aquarium below is a great way to pass time and be out on the water. For the more radical Small reef offers the perfect training ground from a mellow day like the one in the pics to some good size 2 to 3 meters waves perfect for stand up paddling. Manawa on some days can also be a real great ride so once again even if the wind is not blowing Le Morne Mauritius can offer it all.

Enjoy, best wishes and happy Stand Up.

Buzz talking Le Morne

If your thinking about visiting Le Morne in Mauritius and want to find out more about the windsurfing and kite surfing spots over there Buzz has given us the low down on the spot.

You can check it out right here on WindHut.

Buzz’s windsurfers guide to Le Morne Mauritius

Best wishes good vibes and happy windsurfing

Andy Villa La Gaulette Mauritius

Andy Villa is a spacious property situated on the hillside of La Gaulette. This property caters for a maximum of 8 people and is surrounded by a private garden with gated parking area. The terraces all have sea views and its only 3km from the Le Morne surf spots.

Le Begonia Apartment La Gaulette Mauritius

Le Begonia offers a 2 floor property situated uphill in the village of La Gaulette and benefits from stunning sea views looking out to the Indian Ocean and the Benitier island.

Le Benitier La Gaulette Mauritius

Le Benitier, part of Ropsen-House is situated right infront of the lagoon in La Gaulette with stunning views to Le Benitier Island. This property is suitable for a maximum of 5 persons and has access to the garden for those sundown BBQ’s after a great day on the water at Le Morne.

Le Ciel Studios La Gaulette Mauritius

Le Ciel Studios situated right in the centre of La Gaulette are a super option for travellers on a limited budget. Not only are these studios a short 3km away from the wind and waves of Le Morne but they offer you direct access to the shops and restaurants of La Gaulette.

Dorado Apartment La Gaulette Mauritius

The Dorado apartment is situated on the first floor of a very spacious house that borders the lagoon opposite the beautiful island of Benitier. Parking available by the house and from there you access the apartment via steps that lead to the sea facing terrace.

Marisa Studios La Gaulette Mauritius

The Marisa Residences are a set of 3 studios situated up on the hillside of La Gaulette and benefit from a swimming pool and stunning views out over the sea.

Ocean Studios La Gaulette Mauritius

Ocean Studios is the latest addition to wide ranging portfolio of properties available in La Gaulette near Le Morne. These studios are finished to the highest standard with Wifi internet and plush themed rooms, ideal for a couple looking for a high quality self catering studio.

Petit Morne Apartment La Gaulette Mauritius

Petit Morne apartment situated uphill in the village of La Gaulette benefits from stunning sea views looking out to the Indian Ocean and the Benitier island.

Pingo Studios Ground Floor La Gaulette Mauritius

The Latest addition to our listing of hand picked selection of places to stay. Pingo Studios situated in the village of La Gaulette benefits from being only a short drive from the windsurfing & kitesurfing spot of Le Morne

Pingo Studios First Floor La Gaulette Mauritius

The Latest addition to our listing of hand picked selection of places to stay. Pingo Studios situated in the village of La Gaulette benefits from being only a short drive from the windsurfing & kitesurfing spot of Le Morne with sea views and adjoining rooms.

Rowan Apartment La Gaulette Mauritius

Rowan apartment is a fully equiped first floor apartment found in a quiet region of La Gaulette bordering the lagoon approx 3km from the windsurfing and kitesurfng spot of Le Morne.

Tam Studios La Gaulette Mauritius

Tam Studios are situated in the newer residential area of La Gaulette approx 4km from the windsurfing & kitesurfng spot of Le Morne.

Mixed weather rain, sun and waves but not much wind.

The last days have been a little bit frustrating, in complete contrast to a week or so ago when we had 25-35 knots every day an anti cyclone somewhere out near Madagascar has caused some pretty unsettled days with not much wind about at all. On the upside the waves have been quite good and in a good direction (SE) giving perfect surfing and SUP weather on the reefs around Le Morne.

We have been running regular surf trips out to Small Reef which people are enjoying greatly so no wind no problem.

For an overview of the wind the past days you can find all the info you need here as well as the webcam and the real wind from the day on the real time graph uploaded from the weather station at Le Morne.

Anyway the lack of wind and fully occupied guests out surfing has given me the time to add some more great value apartments, villas and studios to the site which you can find a list of i the villas and apartments section I still have a few more to put in as well as some ideas for excursions and other things you can do when you need to rest those tired muscles for half a day or so.

The outlook is not that bad especially for kiters and those of us who like to sail knee deep out on the reef taking some waves with a reasonable wind forecast around 4bft the next couple of days. Monday and Tuesday we will get very big swells but sadly from the South West which you will see in the spot guide is not ideal and can cause some pretty dangerous currents sucking out to sea with breaking waves it the passes between the reefs so if you are around Le Morne during this time please please take care and no matter how desperate you are to get outside the reef to the waves if the passes are closed DON’T GO!!!! it might not be possible to bring you back without a helicopter which takes almost 2 hours to get organised and down to the spot.

If your more into traditional surfing head over to Tamarin on these days it should be working well on big South West swell and there you have the choice of beach break, shallow tube reef break (a left) and a right on the other side of the bay.

Well thats it for today, more news soon from paradise.

Best wishes and happy windsurfing.