๐Ÿ“ Corralejo ยท North Fuerteventura

Family Windsurf Lessons in Fuerteventura

Real windsurfing lessons for kids from age 7, in the calm El Cotillo lagoon โ€” some of the safest, shallowest water on the island โ€” taught by an instructor who teaches his own two kids the same way.
7+Minimum age
NoneWeight minimum
SmallGroups, real attention
25+ yrsTeaching experience
The most-loved windsurf school in Fuerteventura โ€” no other school has 500+ 5-star reviews, and every lesson is built around real progress, kids included.
โœ… VDWS Certified ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Insured & Safety Certified ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Family-Run
For Kids, From Age 7

Windsurfing that's actually built for kids โ€” not just allowed for them

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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.

  • Minimum age 7 โ€” no minimum weight
  • Kid-sized boards and sails, not scaled-down adult gear
  • Lessons in El Cotillo's shallow, calm lagoon โ€” some of the safest conditions on the island
  • Wetsuit, booties, and insurance included, same as every course
  • Small groups, real one-on-one attention from a certified instructor
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From Martin

Sharing this with your kids means something to me too

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.

Traveling As A Family

Parents and kids, learning side by side

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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Questions

Frequently asked questions

7 years old. Younger than that, balance and following instructions consistently gets tricky โ€” we'd rather wait a year or two than rush it.

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.

Still have questions? Get in touch โ€” we usually reply within a few hours.

Google Reviews

What riders say

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538 reviews on Google
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Frank C.
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"I took a windsurfing course here last week and had a great experience. The instructor came into the water with us, demonstrated the exercises and corrected our technique directlyโ€ฆ" See on Google

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Borja Diez
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"We had a 3 days course where my son and I had good time improving our windsurfing skills in a safe lagoon north of El Cotillo. My son (beginner) gain more confidence over these sessionsโ€ฆ" See on Google

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Maurits Star Busmann
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"Martin gave me and my kids (14 and 17) windsurfing lessons and you could tell he had lots of experience and was very clear in explaining what to doโ€ฆ" See on Google

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"Great day had with Martin. He had my son windsurfing in no time. Highly recommended." See on Google

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Elena S
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"Amazing school and teacher! My 7 y. daughter enjoyed so much windsurf private lesson. She learnt how to go upwind all the time and she can't wait to repeat next monthโ€ฆ" See on Google

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Ylva Tรธnnessen-Krokan
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"I had a great experience with this surf school. We were very unlucky with low wind most of the days, but even as an intermediate I had a lot of funโ€ฆ" See on Google

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Michael Toscano
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"Ottima scuola ottimo maestro martin molto bravo e anche ottimo organizzazione grazie mille di tutto." See on Google

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