Course
Windsurfing (beginner & intermediate)
- Duration
- 15 hours
- Reference tuition
- 10,000 MXN(confirm current rate)
Gradual progression: history, gear, wind, land and water drills.
Focus
This course covers history, theory, and navigation with classroom and on-water sessions (windsurf kit and dedicated vest). 15 hours of coaching with a steady progression.
The theory is studied online and is included in the price: Windsurfing Introduction: Theory and Fundamentals. That way your days in Bacalar are spent on the water.
Beginner module
Theory (online)
- History of the sport, early designs, board types, and today’s racing.
- Rig parts: function, care, and setup.
- Wind theory: reading breeze, points of sail.
- Navigation concepts: recognising directions and simple passage planning.
Practice
Balance, mobility, and first reaches with the instructor (land and water), with a safety-first mindset.
- Rigging and equipment care.
- Balance and mobility drills.
- Start-up stages: climbing on, hand/foot placement, hoisting and body position, course sailing, tacks and gybes.
Fees & 2027 dates
MXN 10,000 per person — group course, 15 hours, online theory course included.
2027 group courses, Thursday to Sunday:
14–17 Jan · 11–14 Feb · 11–14 Mar · 15–18 Apr · 13–16 May · 10–13 Jun
Places are limited: confirm your spot by WhatsApp or email.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience to learn windsurfing?
No. The beginner module starts on land with the gear, balance and wind theory, then moves onto the water step by step with your instructor.
How long is the windsurfing course?
15 hours of lessons in Bacalar, on the water and on land. The theory is studied online beforehand, in the campus, and is included in the price.
Is windsurfing gear included?
Yes: the course includes the windsurf equipment and a dedicated buoyancy aid.
What will I learn on the windsurfing course?
Windsurfing history and styles, parts, rigging and care of the gear, wind and navigation theory, balance, getting on the board, uphauling the sail, getting under way, sailing a circuit, tacking and gybing.
Do I need to be able to swim?
Being comfortable in the water is recommended. You always sail with a buoyancy aid and the course puts safety first.
Why learn windsurfing on Bacalar Lagoon?
Because it's warm fresh water with no sea swell and plenty of shallow areas: a comfortable place for your first falls and for progressing with confidence.
How much does the windsurfing course cost and how do I sign up?
The windsurf course is MXN 10,000 per person for the 15-hour programme, with the online theory course included. The 2027 dates run Thursday to Sunday: 14–17 Jan, 11–14 Feb, 11–14 Mar, 15–18 Apr, 13–16 May and 10–13 Jun. Write to us on WhatsApp at +52 55 2215 3849 or at navegabacalar@gmail.com to book your place.
Book here
We confirm the dates, availability and the conditions of the day with you. Outings depend on the wind and the state of the lagoon: if the day is not sailable, we reschedule.
Book on WhatsAppIt is the fastest route — we usually reply the same day.
No WhatsApp? Write to us from the contact form or by email at navegabacalar@gmail.com.