El Yaque Beach on Margarita Island is one of the best
spots to learn that we know of. With shallow water extending
200 yards out and steady side-shore winds, Margarita
is the perfect place for windsurfers of all skill levels.
The lighter morning breezes are just right for beginners,
while the shallow water and steady afternoon winds make
waterstart and jibe practice easy. Vela Margarita is
known as the best instructional center on the beach
with a stellar team of friendly and knowledgable instructors
specifically trained to help you reach your goals. Managers,
Tom & Kathy Mastbaum, have been teaching windsurfing
professionally for the past 15 years. Many say that
Tom's clinics are the best, period. Lessons are available
on a daily basis and are scheduled and paid for on-site.
Group lessons : Group lessons include simulator and on-the-water instruction. The staff will help to coordinate groups of similar abilities. A group of 2-4 people is $35 per person for a 1 hour lesson. When 4 people are in the class the time is extended to 1.5 hours.
Private lessons : The private lesson option provides more individualized instruction. Private lessons are by request only and cost $45 per hour.
Private lessons with video are also available. Special video private lesssons include approximately 40 minutes of private taping and 20 minutes of playback and analysis. Tapes may be purchased for an additional. Cost : $100.00
All lessons are reserved, scheduled and paid for at the center. Only payable in U.S. Dollars, or travelers checks. No bolivars will be accepted.
Free Clinics: Each morning, Monday through Friday, we will conduct 15 to 30 minute Windsurf Technique Seminars. These clinics are free for Vela clients only. Check the bulletin board at the equipment area for seminar times. If you seek additional instruction, we offer both private and group lessons by experienced, certified instructors as outlined above.
Beginner Program : If you are pre-booked on
our discounted beginner package, you will have use of
our novice equipment and receive a beginner lesson that
covers basic sailing skills. If you are not pre-booked
on the discounted Beginner Program, you may purchase
it on-site.
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