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Windsurfing holiday and clinics in Alacati, Turkey - Massive shallow water area and gyberterium
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WHAT YOU GET
Alacati is Turkey’s answer to Bonaire. Super easy conditions with shallow flat safe water, plus gorgeous eateries and Windwise adventures.
This is one of our favourite training locations and where we have our assistant Windwise coaches to enable us to offer different level groups within the week so you can bring friends and partners who are at lower levels.
THE COACHING
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Based on shared room & excluding flights
WHAT TO EXPECT
Shallow flat water bay
Turkeys answer to Bonaire
LOCATION AND CONDITIONS
Conditions: Super easy flat water freeride
Water state: Large shallow area to stand in
Wind direction: Meltemi side shore (left to right)
Wind strength: F4-5+
Sail range: 4.5-7m
Windsurf centre: Gaastra / NP / JP
Course criteria: Improver upwards sub 170L board
Non-windsurfing partner rating: Wonderful!
Other activities: SUP + Windsurf foiling + Winging + Gym + Basketball + Cultural tours + eBiking + Wine tasting + Private dining
LEARN + BURN + TURN
A perfect place to make your moves
WHY ALACATI
COURSES FOR ALL LEVELS
Alacati (pronounced Ala-cha-tu) is a Windwise destination on the south western coast of Turkey.
Famous for its stone houses, vineyards and windmills, Alacati is now renowned as a fantastic freeride destination. The shallow water area is perfect for beginners, improvers, intermediates and advanced windsurfers looking to really make progress.
In Alacati we have our beginner - improver groups running alongside our main Freeride course , so plenty of coaching for all levels.
PROGRESSION PLAYGROUND
A range of courses & coaching for your level
TURKEYS ANSWER TO BONAIRE…
PERFECT FREERIDING
NON WINDSURFERS
The Turkish riviera
Incredible dining experiences
KEEPING EVERYONE HAPPY
This charming town has a lot offer the non-windsurfers amongst you.
It’s perfect for a wander through the cobblestone streets, checking out the bustling market, stylish buildings, restaurants, bars, cool cafes and boutique shops.
We've been coming here for over 20 years and we know you're going to love it too.
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LEARNING WITH WINDWISE
Simon Bornhoft’s expert experience, 1-2-1 guidance and the proven Windwise Skills Training System provides the very best in professional coaching.
MAKE IT HAPPEN
The perfect way to improve
WHAT you'll get
1-2-1 FEEDBACK
Proven coaching system
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In brief
Simon Bornhoft heads up the coaching for the week, with his team assisting the additional windsurfing groups.
What level do you need to be
In Alacati we have dual windsurfing groups, including the beginner/improver groups.
HOW DO WE TEACH
Flexible teaching method
Our approach to guarantee a professional coaching experience that includes:
Get Tuned UP
We’ll get you flying
BLAST + WATERSTART + GYBE
Give you level a boost with our specialised coaching system
SKILLS WE COVER
From cranking to carving
We’ll help you all the way
Freeride skills training
We’ll help you develop core windsurfing skills to enhance your current level and ensure you make progress through the week and beyond.
In Alacati we also have our Windwise coaches assisting with our beginner-improver group so that you can bring friends and partners of different levels.
WINDWISE WAY
VISION
Become better looking
OPPOSITION
How to create your ultimate counterbalance
TOUCH POINTS
Specific consistent foot & hand placements
BE MORE WARRIOR
Learn the DNA of how to turn a board
ENHANCE YOUR '7'
Learn how to truly use body mechanics
SKILLS & DRILLS
Rig@90 + Talk to the mic + Rig rotators + Upwind downwinders
a typical day
WHAT'S A DAY LIKE
A perfect day
We blend in our Windwise skills and drills to suit your level, increase your knowledge and make sure you get loads of personal development to get the most out of your time on the water.
AMAZING ALACATI
Technique, tuition and taste sensations
eat sleep live
Loving Alacati life
There’s very few European tourists, and the Alacati area has a very liberal cosmopolitan feel. It’s a fun vibrant area and we know some unique gastronomic gems you’d never find.
Whether is cheap local Pide, beach side dining, hill top feasts, Sara’s private dining or last night at Pappazz, it’s a taste sensation.
We know the best places to go and they treat us like family.
we love alacati
We’ve been coming for over 20 years!
ALACATI
FULLY GUIDED Experiences
We know some cool places you’d never find
WHAT'S IT LIKE
The windsurfing is in Alacati bay, but the actual town is approx 4km away from the beach. We head into town in the evenings. It’s famous for the traditional Greek windmills with their iconic cone-shaped roofs.
Stroll through the labyrinth of streets and take in the very welcoming Turkish vibe or maybe sip a cocktail watching the world go by.
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ILERI HOTEL
14 – 21 June & 28 June – 5 July 2025
The Ileri Hotel is in Ilica, right next to Alacati town. We’ve been coming here for 20 years and is an incredibly welcoming, friendly family-run hotel. Murat and his family make us feel like we are family.
It’s only 2km from Alacati town and we take our special Windwise bus to the beach each day (15min ride), which is all part of the Alacati experience.
FACILITIES
Hotel Ileri where we’ll enjoy post sail beers, team talks, video playback, communal breakfasts and grab a 5 min taxi into Alacati town at night.
YUCCA HOTEL
21 – 28 June 2025
The Yucca Hotel is cool small friendly, which we’ve been using in recent years.
The hotel is only 4oom from the windsurfing area and 7km from Alacati town. So we often grab a 5 min taxi into Alacati town at night.
FACILITIES
Yucca Hotel is a 5 min walk from the windsurfing area and ideal for post sail beers, team talks, video playback and communal breakfasts.
ANTMARE HOTEL
21-28 June 2025
It can be possible to upgrade to stay at the at Antmare Hotel, which has been popular with non-windsurfing partners. It’s got that white linen wafty curtains mediterranean vibe.
The hotel is directly across the road from the Yucca just 4oom from the windsurfing area and 7km from Alacati town.
Depending on room availability, there's a £300 per person supplement to stay at Antmare. This will be added to your final invoice.
FACILITIES
Antmare Hotel is a 5 minute walk from the windsurfing area and it’s got full spa, swimming pool(s) and yoga, beach side lounges.
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CAFES & CULTURE
As well as the fabulous windsurfing there’s other options expand your whole Alacati experience. We’ve been coming here for many years and love it!
More than just windsurfing
We’ll give you a fabulous experience
GALLERY
LOCATION
Alacati Bay
Straight off the beach is shallow flat-water which is perfect for skills training, blasting and gybe practice.
The Meltemi wind from the north blows side shore (left to right).
The wind is usually lighter in the mornings and then builds through the afternoon, which is perfect for our Skills Training System.
Morning: F2-4 in the mornings
Afternoon: F4-5+
Shallow safe easy bay
Perfect energy saving environment
A CHOICE OF GEAR
Plus you can try our Severne kit too
Tell me about the ASPC centre
The centre is packed with kit and there’s very rarely an issue getting the right board or sail for you.
They run a booked board and pool system so you can swap to suit the conditions and as you level improves.
There’s changing rooms, shop, restaurant, showers, lockers, chill out area and they really look after us.
What about rescue?
You can walk in the light blue shallow area, but there’s numerous rescue boats from all of the centres keeping an eye on you.WE’RE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY
Quality control + Planing skills + Fast waterstarts + Gybes, gybes, gybes
Upwind & DOWNWIND
PROGRESSION THROUGH ADVENTURE
At the top of the bay, ex pro Jimmy Diaz has his Turkish youth training squad.
In light winds we’ll Warrior Tack upwind, do coffee and Warrior Gybe back.
When it's windy, it's a ride to remember, cranking back down the bay.
FANCY FOILING
THE 3RD DIMENSION
If the wind is light and you fancy a go, there are options to also try WindFoiling or Winging.
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PLEASE READ THROUGH
Below is a list of everything you need to know about your holiday in Alacati.
Go step-by-step through everything and use it as a checklist: Flights – Transfers – Accommodation – Communications – What to Bring.
1. BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS
FLIGHTS & TRANSFERS
14 – 21 June 2025
Group flights
Outbound
Inbound
Transfers
Group Transfer
Private Transfers
Accommodation
Ileri Hotel Apartments
Comms
Telephone
21 – 28 June 2025
Group flights
Outbound
Inbound
Transfers
Group Transfer
Private Transfers
Accommodation
Yucca Hotel
If the Yucca is full we can offer the Antmare (with pool) across the road. Contact us for cost difference)
Comms
Telephone
28 June – 5 July 2025
Group flights
Outbound
Inbound
Transfers
Group Transfer
Private Transfers
Accommodation
Ileri Hotel Apartments
Comms
Telephone
2. INSURANCE
COVER
It is compulsory to have third-party and personal insurance for the duration of the course, covering injury to self and others.
Travel insurance is also recommended to cover any possible issues that may arise.
RYA
RYA insurance definitely does not cover you overseas for rental gear or third party accidental cover or kit damage.
CENTRE KIT INSURANCE
There is an option to take out local insurance for damage to the hire kit at €15 per day. Or you could use Safety Tool which is about €40 per year.
INSURE 4 SPORT
If you don’t already have third-party windsurfing insurance, you can contact Insure4Sport for year-round cover.
3. WHAT TO BRING
PACK FOR FUN
Travel light for Alacati
DETAILS
Dietary & health needs
Let us know if you have any special dietary requirements or health issues we need to know about.
Payments and Balances
- Please complete the form and enter details into all necessary fields including names of all persons attending be they windsurfers or non-windsurfers, family or friends. You can add any medical details, allergies or questions in the comments box at the next stage.
- You can secure your place with a 50% deposit of your total holiday price.
- The balance will be due 12 weeks in advance of departure.
- When booking within 12 weeks of departure a full balance is payable.
- You must have holiday insurance including 3rd party windsurfing cover when attending the course.
Be aware
- Windwise will do its best to ensure your safety and enjoyment on the water.
- There will be times when you’re being coached individually, in a group or free sailing. Plus there are times when you’re free sailing.
- You are required to sail responsibly, within the designated areas and keep to the internationally recognised sailing and windsurfing rules of the sea.
- If for any reason, Simon Bornhoft is unable to attend, your Windwise course and holiday will go ahead with an alternative Windwise coach.
- Any dispute before, during or after the holiday will be held under UK law in the UK.
