PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Windsurf equipment hire, activities on the island and all other help to plan your trip:
How to get there:
Fly via Tahiti, a great place to stop off, visit legendary Teahupo’o and then take a flight or boat to Ra’iatea.
Best time to go for windsurfing:
May-October, when the typical wind speeds of the Maraamu (the trade winds) is 15 – 25 knots and the water temperature is always the same: approximately 27°C. No wetsuit needed, just a lycra rash vest and sunscreen!
Gear to bring:
Slalom or freeride board, 100 – 120 litres and 3 sizes of sails – 6, 7 and 8 m².
Accommodation:
Lots of options from hotels to self catering bungalows, but it’s also possible to rent a multihull with a charter company (Moorings, Tahiti Yacht Charter) to discover the Raiatea Lagoon and the other islands (Bora Bora, Huahine) and stay on the boat.
Eats:
Great restaurants or little snacks from street food vendors (called roulotte)
Transport:
Avis, Hertz are present on the island but you can also rent bicycles or scooters.
