The windsurfing conditions in this paradise were equally amazing! What was especially awesome about windsurfing in Ra’iatea is that the island is connected by reef to the island of Taha’a. The lagoon between these two islands is perfectly flat water, warm and has one of the most amazing clear turquoise tones I have ever seen! It’s such a unique windsurfing experience to be able to sail from island to island and stop in some of the Motos on the way. Moto means uninhabited island, there is so many of them that I think people thought it unnecessary to name them all, so they are simply all called Moto! What makes windsurfing here even more special is the fact that you are basically sailing on top of a massive aquarium with so much beautiful sea life that it can quite easily be an overwhelming experience. Sailing or Sup’ing over the surface you see so many fish, turtles and beautiful corals so clearly that at times you feel you are about to hit your fin! I think windsurfing in Ra’iatea should be on everyone’s bucket list!! In the harbour town of Uturoa there is also a windsurfing and sailing centre called “Ra’iatea Activities” run by Gwenael Zampieri and his family. So if you don’t want to carry your board bags on the long journey to Ra’iatea, they will be happy to help you by renting you equipment or teaching you how to windsurf, catamaran sail, SUP and much more.
