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PHOTOS

Here are some great photos we've recevied from our guests, many of whom could take on a second career in freelance photography!

Vela Aruba Sailing Area	The New Vela Aruba - Welcome	The New Vela Aruba - Reception
The New Vela Aruba - Looking Forward	The New Vela Aruba - Sail Racks	The New Vela Aruba - QA

Hoping to get a feel for what is in store for you if you make plans to take a windsurf vacation? Although nothing is the same as actually being there, here are a few different ways to get the most out of other people's experiences. With feedback from guests' own accounts from a recent trip, great photos from our partners on-location or submitted by guests like you, and some video clips to get a taste of the lifestyle in-motion, continue reading below.

We plan to have this site updated frequently so bookmark this page and please keep coming back often!

FEEDBACK

Didn't your parents teach you that it is nice to share? Ours did, as did many of our guests who take the time to tell us all about their recent vacation. Read on to get an idea of what other people like you have experienced, and if you've been there yourself we would love to hear from you! 

"There is no way that I can possibly convey what an incredible time we just had on Aruba. And Vela was the biggest part of our trip. We went there with the intention of windsurfing for the week, which we did and it was fabulous. But the surprise was that we decided to try kiteboarding, and ...Oh My God... What a blast! We're completely hooked. Mike and Mo are incredible instructors. Their knowledge, which is both intellectual and experiential, and enthusiasm for the sport are contagious. I can't tell you how much I miss the wind here in Austin. I just have to keep playing with it. We're buying equipment and taking road trips to South Padre as often as possible. I'm hooked. I highly recommend tackling this sport to anyone who is interested, and I can't think of a better place to do it than at Vela Aruba with Mike and Mo. It just might change your life! Thanks again to Mike and Mo and the entire staff at Vela Aruba for making our Aug trip the first of MANY amazing journeys!
Lisa and Jim
Austin, TX"

"Just returned from Vela, Aruba. Thanks for the hospitality displayed, the weather, the winds and the selection of equipment. I've concluded that six days is too short after a seven month layoff from windsurfing and any major conditioning. Next year it's 2 weeks. We'll be prepared for more advanced instruction and longer sessions. See you again soon!
Best Regards,
Dennis & Margo
Wilmette, IL"

"Thanks for teaching a middle-aged woman to windsurf!! My grown kids are so proud of me. It was easy (even the boat rescue when I surfed out too far). I was floating across the water in minutes, and I felt very comfortable. Didn't know a thing about it and can't begin to boast about the great conditions (May 2004)... I live in So. California, been to Hawaii 3 times, but will definitely return to Aruba just to windsurf again! And now my husband wants to learn next time too with you guys.
Karen V.
Riverside, CA "

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VIDEOS

Many of these videos have been provided by our partners, but we welcome our guests to participate as well.

Great 9 minute video "Rippin in Aruba 2008"

Smooth flat water? Really? Check out this 1 minute video "Aruba 2008 Windsurf"