Who is Gecko Windsurf?

A small family business.

Martin, Founder & Instructor

Eline, Office

Sava & Flora the mini-gecko´s

Greetings from the North of Fuerteventura

Martin

Martin is the founder and instructor of Gecko Windsurfschool Fuerteventura.
He has been teaching windsurfing over 25years, and still does it with lots of passion for the sport and his job.

He started teaching at his local windsurf club in Varna, Bulgaria. He competed in the olimpic racing class and became champion of Bulgaria. 

~After getting~ his VDWS license he been teaching in Portugal and Fuerteventura.

After teaching some years for other sailing schools, Martin decided that it is time for a change. Gecko windsurf school was born. The moment to bring his experience, knowledge and passion together, offering the best and nothing less to each student.

Martin, as a teacher, will try to challenge you to get most out of what you can. He'll see the possibilities and give you clear feedback when you get stuck with your manouvre.

He speaks English, Dutch, Spanish and Bulgarian.

Martin grew up next to the Black sea. Living almost on the beach he couldn't resist the power of the water. He got stoked for windsurfing at 8 years old. As a teenager he taught and competed for the local windsurf club. The life brought him in to the office jobs. Working in logistics in Bulgaria, as well in the Nederlands. Later, after Martin worked a few years in the office he decided it was time for a change. He went to Tarifa to get his VDWS instructor license and started teaching windsurf again.
Besides windsurfing Martin loves travelling and surfing. 



Martin is a VDWS windsurf instructor since 2011
He taught for many years in Fuerteventura, and also spend 2 summers teaching in Portugal. He made many people smile and inspired for WINDSURF! 
Martin has a direct, straightforward style of teaching, he will always make sure people learn to sail safe and independent in different conditions. He likes to challenge the students and make sure you have fun while learning windsurfing.
Since 2017 he also has his watersafety (lifeguard) and International Surf Instructor certificates (ISA).

Gecko

Why Gecko?

It took time like with any "birth" to come to a name that fits the vibe. We had a long list with all possible names and combinations of words. But when 'Gecko' came to us, it felt right immediately.

1. Gecko is a cute, crazy  little animal. It has little sticky feet and they are so adorable.
2. It is a windsurf move! One of the first basic freestyle moves you can learn.
3. Geckos live in Fuerteventura, it connects Fuerteventura with windsurf.
4. It is a nice word!

Gecko Windsurfschool Fuerteventura is born.
Join us on this adventure.

Thank you for reading about us.

 To thank you for your interest we can offer you a 5% discount if you use the word Gecko in your booking.