Martinique » spot info

FBC Martinique (Windsurf Club Martinique) is located on the windiest part of this beautiful island at the Pointe du Bout on the tip of a semi-island facing the Capital of Fort de France. It is set in the impressive palm tree gardens of the Hotel Carayou with all amenities within easy reach, and directly at the waters edge.

The center has a fine selection of Fanatic freeride and freecarve boards and the latest rigs from Neil Pryde and North Sails to cover all the local conditions. The rigging and preparation area around the center is grass and mostly shaded by huge palm trees. The center is very spacious with a chill out deck, surfers bar and changing facilities.

The north east trade winds accelerate across the plains of Lamentin and blow onshore at the launch area and at 90 degrees to the whole sailing area. The main wind period is from the beginning of December until the end of April, but FBC Martinique is open all year round and you can expect some great conditions in June and July which can be a perfect time to travel as hotels and flights are so much cheaper. There is a launching area in front of the center (30 meters wide) with waist high flat water and soft sand under foot. This area is slightly protected from the wind and is excellent for entry level and kids. Outside this area is where the fun really begins! The sailing area is large and safe with easy freeride conditions (flat water and bump & jump). You sail from the center in the direction of a deep green mangrove. Just before this (about 400m from the center) is a shallow (waist high) sand bank, perfect for waterstart and gybe training, or even for taking a well deserved break! Kite surfers and windsurfers share the spot in harmony. A long wooden jetty runs from the main center building out to the sailing area and it’s a great place for watching the action and taking pictures as your friends fly past!

All year round the water is warm and so is the wind – you can’t ask for much more! FBC Martinique has a fantastic atmosphere and is absolutely ideal for families and kids. The charismatic and extrovert manager Guillaume will immediately make you part of the big windsurfing and kitesurfing family that live and share their passion at the center. We guarantee you will not want to leave this magic spot behind!

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Basic harness included in the price. Wetsuit and shoes not needed but if you prefer to wear shoes please bring them with you.