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FAQ

Everything you need to know before you come.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes. Without a booking we can’t guarantee we’ll have a place or gear available for you.

Do I need to fill in any documents?

Yes, our registration form, which ensures that all health and risk issues are known and understood. For SUP and WingSUP tours we send the link to the digital form via WhatsApp.

Where do the kitesurf lessons take place?

Always in Cabanas de Tavira, normally in our 300 m kitesurf teaching zone on Cabanas island.

How do I get to Cabanas island?

Take the ferry boat across the Ria Formosa near our shop/office (€1.50 return per person). On the beach, walk east — left, facing the sea — until you find us.

Where do the tours start?

At our shop/office in Cabanas de Tavira. For the river tours (Dragon River, Mértola and Guadiana) the van leaves Eolis at 9:30 am and, if your hotel is on the way, we can pick you up there.

How many kitesurf lessons do I need to start riding?

Normally, someone with no board-sports experience needs 3 to 5 lessons to ride for the first time.

Do I need to know how to swim?

For SUP and WingSUP, yes, if we go into deep water. For those who can’t swim, we offer an alternative programme in a shallow area.

Is there an age limit?

In WingSUP we’ve had whole families, from 9 to 75 years old. In kitesurfing, our most senior student is 75, and we have the BRAVE 60+ pack, with private lessons with Sandra for people aged 60 or over.

Which languages do you teach in?

Portuguese, English and French.

How can I pay?

By MB WAY, Revolut or cash. There are no cash machines on the beach.

When do the river tours run?

The SUP tours on the Dragon River, in Mértola and on the Guadiana only run from October to April.

What if the weather doesn’t allow the activity?

Activities always depend on the weather, so we don’t refund practical activities. For a SUP or WingSUP tour, or a WingSUP experience, you get a voucher valid for 1 year. For kitesurfing, you can choose other activities of the same value (WingSUP or SUP) or a voucher to use within 1 year.

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