From age 7, kids get their own kid-sized board and sail, and the same calm, shallow water we use for every beginner โ not a scaled-down version of an adult lesson, a real one built around them. Windsurfing is a genuinely good sport for children: it rewards balance and patience more than strength, and every kid progresses at their own pace, on their own board, with an instructor watching closely the whole time.
Martin is a father of two, and teaching kids to windsurf is where a lot of this comes from. He knows what it's like on both sides โ the nerves of watching your own child head out on the water for the first time, and the pride when they find their balance on their own. That's the same care he brings to every family that books a lesson with Gecko: no rushing, no pressure, and a genuine effort to make sure a child's first time on a board is a good one, not just a lesson to get through. His own kids grew up around the school, and they're as much a part of it as he is โ ask him about them, he won't need much encouragement.
Plenty of families book lessons together โ parent and child each getting their own instructor time, in the same session. Some parents windsurf themselves and want their kids to share it; others are complete beginners together. Either way works. Tell us your group when you get in touch and we'll plan the session around you, including accommodation if you're staying a while. See our Windsurf Camp.
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No โ age matters more than weight for windsurfing. If your child is 7 or older, they're welcome to try.
Kid-sized boards and small sails, sized to actually be manageable โ not adult gear scaled down. Wetsuit and booties are included, same as every course.
Lessons start in the shallow, calm lagoon at El Cotillo โ some of the safest, most sheltered water on the island, and the same spot we use for every beginner, adult or child. Martin is VDWS-certified and a certified lifeguard, and every course includes insurance. Life jackets available on request.
Yes โ plenty of families book lessons side by side, parent and child each with their own instructor time. Just mention it when you book and we'll plan the group around it.
No pressure. Martin's taught his own kids to windsurf, and knows the first time in the water is as much about confidence as technique. If a session needs to slow down or stop early, that's completely fine.
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