Windhut Windsurfing and Lifestyle: Category Club Mistral Mauritius

Windsurfing Pics Le Morne July 2011

Buzz — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:51:00 +0100

Just posted a ton of pics from today in the WindHut Facebook page check them out here WindHut Facebook Page enjoy 116 photos from a great day on the water. Waves were off limits but still a ton of fun to be had with Tom Hartman pulling shove its, forwards and backies.

Forecast looks awsome for the week…..

Best wishes and happy windsurfing

Skampy in Mauritius www.skampy.ch

Buzz — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:25:00 +0100

Best wishes and happy windsurfing

www.skampy.ch

Stef arrived in Mauritius

Buzz — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:06:00 +0100

Well folks Stef arrived a couple of days ago here in Mauritius, so far has managed to do a bit of kite and a bit of SUP

With some luck we can manage a nice SUP session this morning before the wind kicks in and then set out for some good old windsurfing. Wind forecast looks ok and there are some waves so fingers crossed we get some time out and a few pics..

Wherever you are hope you had the chance to hit the water, best wishes and happy windsurfing.

Not Posted Much Lately

Buzz — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:50:00 +0100

Sorry to you all for not posting too much on here the past weeks, I have been working on a new version which I hope to have finished soon, Inshallah.

The start of the year Jan Feb was a bit quiet on the wind front but we did have some epic wave days for SUP and Surfing proving once again that Mauritius can provide the perfect playground.

March also produced some incredible days out on the SUP, fully addicted to it now (almost sad when its windy) NOT!!! However it is a fantastic alternative sport for a windsurfer who can’t take off on a surfboard for toffee.

I absolutely love going for either a paddle or putting a 5.2 on one and riding the waves out in Small Reef when we have very light wind. Some old school kneel down sail down surf the wave or hop round the sail and ride on the wrong side back winded happy days!!

The past week has bought some windy days 17-22 knots and the swell has come back as well so figures crossed the wind holds up for a while.

The last few session have been out on my 90 liter wave freestyle from Mark Nelson (dream machine Mark everyone should have one of your boards) with a 5.9 riding Small Reef at 1 to 2 meters nothing huge but big enough sometimes to have some real out and out fun without stressing about busting something including the bank while trying to learn some new stuff.

The next week looks like its going to be fantastic down here in Le Morne so throw away that paperwork jump on a plane and get down to0 the European Maui for some sun and waves.

Checkout the latest pics etc on the WindHut Facebook Group

Best wishes and happy windsurfing.

Short Video from the archive but I like it.

Buzz — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:32:00 +0000

Well I was looking back to see how December was in previous years and found a short video of me sailing at Le Morne in Dec 2007 looks like it was good then as well hehe

Best wishes and happy windsurfing

Windy Christmas at Le Morne Mauritius

Buzz — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:29:00 +0000

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

Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Mauritius Le Morne

Buzz — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:14:00 +0000

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's Spot Guide to Le Morne Mauritius

Buzz — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:56:00 +0100

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

Villas, Apartments & Studios Mauritius More Added

Buzz — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:07:00 +0100

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

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.

Update from Le Morne Mauritius

Buzz — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:28:00 +0100

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.