Included: Experienced, professional IKO instructors and crew members 7-day sailing and kitesurfing camp in Sardinia OR 8-day sailing and kitesurfing camp in Greece Accommodations aboard a catamaran (Lagoon 500 Fly Bridge in Greece, Nautitech 46 Fly Bridge in Sardinia) Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the adventure Coaching and training on how to kite and wing from a sailing boat (including managing unconventional spots, kite/wing downwind, open sea passage, and IKO Safety Procedures) 3 crew members managing the adventure & preparing food Photos and videos (to improve kiting level through media analysis) Wakefoil and wakeboard on light wind days Wingfoil SUP Spot guidance and rescue Tender for rescue and assistance Add-ons (can be arranged in advance at an additional fee, contact us for more information): Private kiting lessons (including beginner lessons, maximum one beginner on board per departure) Assistance Plus Package (For independent riders who need help starting from onshore beaches/coming back to offshore beaches, or want to feel safer during days with challenging conditions or in technical spots. Assistance plus consists of 3 lifts per day.) Kite & wing gear (available for intermediate/advanced kiters only) Not included: Transportation to and from the meeting point 2-3 dinners on land Alcoholic beverages Technical kitesurfing gear (can be rented from your guide) Wetsuits Booties Guide gratuities — optional, 2-10% of the trip price recommended Travel and medical insurance

How fit do I need to be?

In order to join these kitesurfing camps in the Mediterranean, you need to be an intermediate or advanced kitesurfer . You are expected to be able to ride upwind consistently in every wind condition, control the kite on the land, body drag upwind, relaunch the kite from water, body drag to their lost board, and self-land the kite with chicken loop quick release. Kiters who aren’t confident with their previous skills will have to take Beginner’s Lessons or the Assistance Plus Package during the camp. Private lessons can be organized at an additional fee if you let us know in advance If you have more beginners interested in participating , it’s certainly possible to book the whole catamaran and arrange a private camp! If that’s the case, please contact us and we’ll do our best to organize your dream adventure.

What if I’ve never kitesurfed before?

These camps are ideal for intermediate and advanced kitesurfers, but o ne beginner per group can join as well. Lessons for beginners are carried out by IKO instructors and the student is assisted and followed by a tender (safety boat) with radio communication. The lessons last for a maximum of 1h per day. More lessons for beginners are possible in case of groups of kiters requesting a camp with the entire catamaran. If you have a beginner in your team, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

What will I learn during the camp?

During the week of sailing and kitesrufing, you will learn: IKO safety standards and procedures Different techniques on how to launch and land from a sailing boat How to define a spot to be suitable for anchoring the boat and kiting from the boat Self-launching, Self-landing, Self-rescue Safety procedures to manage unconventional spots like onshore, offshore, and tiny beaches How to plan and run a kite-downwind in open sea Safety procedures to rescue a kiter by the sailing boat in open sea Effective upwind body drag in very low or strong wind

What do I need to bring?

The complete kite gear set (kite set, bar, twintip board, and harness) can be rented from your guiding service for an additional fee on request and is available only for intermediate/advanced kiters only. Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed Water bottle Clothing for 7/8 days Wetsuit (long, 3 or 4 mm wetsuit recommended for colder days) Booties Food you can eat on-the-go Toiletries (sunscreen, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.) Sunglasses Swimsuits Towels Sweater Camera — optional Wetsuit and booties can be rented for an additional fee. Let us know if you need this gear as it is mandatory equipment for the camp.

Can I rent equipment?

You can rent complete gear (kite set, bar, twin-tip board, harness) from your guide for €500 for the duration of the camp. You can also rent separate equipment: Complete wing gear (wing + board) for €400 / camp Complete wing gear (wing + board) for €100 / day Twintip board for €150 / camp Surfboard for €250 / camp Foil board for €300 / camp Kite set for €350 / camp One kite size for €200 / camp One kite size for €50 / day Gear is available only for experienced kiters. Damages or loss will be charged (reparation costs + devalue). Gear insurance is available on request, but it does not cover loss of the gear. If you need to rent gear, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

What’s the catamaran in Greece like?

If you’re heading to Greece, you’ll be aboard a Lagoon 500 Flybridge . This 50-foot (15.5-meter) catamaran accommodates up to 9 kiters and 3 crew members , who will take care of the outings and meals. The Lagoon 500 Mystique features a spacious deck as well as a comfortable hang-out spot with big windows so you’re never turned away from the turquoise sea. 15.5 m Sailing Catamaran, built 2009, fully refitted 2018 4 double cabins + 1 single cabin for kiters 1 double cabin + 1 single cabin for crew 5 toilets with showers Fly bridge Watermarker, air conditioning (used only in the marina) Tender for lessons, coaching, rescue, and assistance Inverter, auxiliary generator <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-142505" src="https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-aerial-1422x800.jpeg" alt="Lagoon 500 aerial" width="598" height="336" srcset="https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-aerial-1422x800.jpeg 1422w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-aerial-784x441.jpeg 784w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-aerial-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-aerial-888x500.jpeg 888w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-aerial-1440x810.jpeg 1440w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-aerial.jpeg 1500w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-aerial.jpeg 2844w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-aerial.jpeg 1568w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-aerial.jpeg 1536w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-aerial.jpeg 1776w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-aerial.jpeg 2880w" sizes="(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px" /> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-142506" src="https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-interior-2.jpeg" alt="Lagoon 500 interior" width="598" height="393" srcset="https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-interior-2.jpeg 872w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-interior-2-784x515.jpeg 784w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-interior-2-768x505.jpeg 768w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-interior-2.jpeg 1568w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-interior-2.jpeg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px" />

What's the catamaran in Sardinia like?

If you’re cruising the waters of North Sardinia and South Corsica, your home for the week will be the Nautitech 46 Fly, a 46-foot long catamaran . Built in 2019, the flybridge offers a 360° view of your surroundings and can accommodate up to 7 kiters and 3 crew members . This is a true liveaboard catamaran, whose comfort and modern design make it the perfect place for longer journeys. 14 m Sailing Catamaran, built 2019 3 double cabins + 1 single cabin for kiters 1 double cabin + 1 single cabin for crew 4 toilets with showers Fly bridge Watermarker, air conditioning (used only in the marina) Tender for lessons, coaching, rescue, and assistance Inverter, auxiliary generator <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-142508" src="https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-catamaran-1430x715.jpeg" alt="Nautitech 46 catamaran" width="598" height="299" srcset="https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-catamaran-1430x715.jpeg 1430w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-catamaran-784x392.jpeg 784w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-catamaran-768x384.jpeg 768w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-catamaran.jpeg 1536w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-catamaran-1920x960.jpeg 1920w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-catamaran-888x444.jpeg 888w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-catamaran.jpeg 1776w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-catamaran.jpeg 2000w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-catamaran.jpeg 2860w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-catamaran.jpeg 1568w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-catamaran.jpeg 3072w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-catamaran.jpeg 3840w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-catamaran.jpeg 3552w" sizes="(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px" /> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-142509" src="https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-interior-1430x697.jpg" alt="Nautitech 46 interior" width="598" height="291" srcset="https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-interior-1430x697.jpg 1430w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-interior-784x382.jpg 784w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-interior-768x374.jpg 768w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-interior.jpg 1536w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-interior-888x433.jpg 888w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-interior.jpg 1776w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-interior.jpg 1920w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-interior.jpg 2860w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-interior.jpg 1568w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-interior.jpg 3072w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nautitech-46-interior.jpg 3552w" sizes="(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px" />

What are the cabins like?

You have a choice between two types of cabins: the (one) small single one and a double cabin . The double cabins are cozy with enough space for two people and an ensuite bathroom. As for the single cabin, keep in mind that it’s well-ventilated with 2 windows, but it doesn’t have much storage space nor a private bathroom. Regarding storage space, you’ll keep some of your things in your cabin as well as in the living area. There’s also no floor space—when you enter, you will step directly onto the mattress. The rate is based on sharing the double cabin , but there’s also an option of being by yourself in the single or the double cabin. You can tell us your preferences upon booking! <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-142507" src="https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-layout-2-1348x800.jpeg" alt="Lagoon 500 layout" width="598" height="355" srcset="https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-layout-2-1348x800.jpeg 1348w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-layout-2-784x465.jpeg 784w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-layout-2-768x456.jpeg 768w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-layout-2-888x527.jpeg 888w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-layout-2.jpeg 1500w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-layout-2.jpeg 2696w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-layout-2.jpeg 1568w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-layout-2.jpeg 1536w, https://57hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lagoon-500-layout-2.jpeg 1776w" sizes="(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px" />

What about the weather?

The ideal time to go kitesurfing in the Mediterranean is spring and autumn. If you’re heading to Sardinia , the mistral wind is the dominant one in the area, blowing from the northwest with an intensity between 15 and 35 knots. Mistral is strong and reliable, providing endless days of kitesurfing opportunities. If mistral is off, east and southeast winds will step up and open up other secret spots. A 3-4 mm wetsuit is advised for colder days. Greece , on the other hand, has the meltemi winds blowing from the north with an intensity between 12 and 30 knots. A long, 2-3 mm wetsuit is recommended for strong meltemi days.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and prices: For these kitesurfing adventures, the maximum group size is 7 for the Sardinia tour and 9 for the Greece tour. The cost does not decrease as the group grows. Please note that there can be only one beginner kiter onboard, but if you have more beginners interested in participating, please let us know and we can arrange chartering the whole catamaran! Kitesurfing in the Mediterranean can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. While there is not necessarily a minimum age to kiteboard, there are minimum requirements, such as height and weight. Prior to booking, let us know the youngest ages in your party and we will let you know if it’s safe for them to get on the water. If your group has kiters under the age of 18 , contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Best way to get to Sardinia

The starting point of the Sardinia kitesurfing adventure is Cannigione. To get there, most people fly into Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) , about 35 minutes away from Cannigione. You can then rent a car, take a bus or a taxi to get to the marina. Make sure to reach the catamaran in Cannigione by 9:30am on Day 1, as that’s when the catamaran will depart. On the last day, you’ll check out between 9 and 10am, and the catamaran will arrive in the marina either the evening before the last day or the morning of the last day.

Best way to get to the Cyclades

The starting point of the Greek kitesurfing adventure is on the Paros Island, Parikia Marina. To get there, most people fly into Paros National Airpot (PAS) , 15 minutes away from Parikia Marina. It’s best to take a taxi to get to Parikia Marina. Other options include flying into Mykonos-Manto Mavrogenous Airport (JMK) and then taking a 1-hour ferry from Mykonos harbor to Parikia. Make sure to reach the catamaran in Parikia Marina by 6:30pm on Day 1, and the catamaran will depart from the marina the next morning. On the last day, you’ll check out between 9 and 10am. The catamaran will arrive in the marina either the evening before the last day or the morning of the last day.

Deposits and cancellation policy

Deposits Secure your spot either by paying in full or with a 50% deposit ! The remaining 50% of the trip price must be paid 120 days prior to departure, at the latest. If booking within 120 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking. Cancellations If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued. If cancelled 120 or more days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued. If cancelled within 119 days of departure, no refund will be issued. Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. Early Bird booking Want to be the first one to know when we publish new dates or secure your spot well in advance? Select a future month that suits you best and lock in your Early Bird spot in time with just a 10% deposit. As soon as our guides publish new tour dates, you’ll be the first one to know. We’ll hold your spot for 2 weeks until you choose the date that suits you best. More about how Early Bird bookings work below: Only a 10% non-refundable deposit must be paid upon booking, but this deposit can be transferred to any other 57hours adventure in case the dates don’t end up working for you. Once our guides publish new tour dates, we’ll reach out to you so you’ll be the first one to choose from newly released dates. When you pick your date, you’ll confirm your booking by paying another 20% of the total trip amount (amounting to the standard 30% deposit). Once the trip has been confirmed, the regular cancellation policy (found above) applies. The remaining balance is due 90 days before the trip.

Safety measures and insurance

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Sail and Kitesurf along the Mediterranean

Once the bustling cradle of ancient civilizations who crisscrossed the seas in search of spices, precious metals, or distant lands, today the Mediterranean is an oasis of tranquility whose sun-drenched beaches and turquoise-tinted waters spell paradise for a new breed of seafarers.

Kitesurfers, welcome to Italy and Greece! Hop aboard a sleek sailboat and join a weeklong camp to learn about route planning, anchoring, mooring, then master new tricks such as toe sides, rolls, kiteloops and more. With expert guidance and the beautiful coasts of Sardinia and the Cyclades, the winds are always in your favor!

Kitesurfer in Sardinia with sailing catamaran in the background

Kitesrufer in Cyclades, Greece, performing a trick

Catamaran sailing off the coast of Sardinia

Harness the wind in the shimmering heart of Europe

Choose your dream destination for this wind-powered adventure! Will it be Sardinia, the second largest island in the Mediterranean and home to fabulous secluded bays, or the Cyclades, a historic Greek archipelago that consists of over 200 islands floating in the sparkling Aegean Sea?

Your homebase will be a cozy catamaran designed for comfort and maneuverability to make your stay as smooth as possible. Aboard a sailboat, you’ll get to avoid crowds, access secluded surfing spots, and chase the best wind with remarkable ease.

SAIL & KITE IN PARADISE
CLEAR TURQUOISE WATERS
PRISTINE SANDY BEACHES
LUXURIOUS SAILBOAT
LEARN WITH DRONE FOOTAGE

Sail and kite in sunny Sardinia

WIND, WATER, AND SUN — THE RECIPE FOR GREATNESS

With an indented coastline stretching over 1800 km (1120 miles), Sardinia boasts a curved landscape where thickets of scented oleander give way to rocky coves, golden beaches, and pristine waters made for surfing.

The reliable mistral is the dominant wind in the area, blowing from the northwest. When there’s no mistral, eastern and southeastern winds open up other beautiful spots for kitesurfing. and some more popular areas like the world-famous Porto Pollo on Sardinia’s north coast, the La Maddalena area, the Strait of Bonifacio, and many others.

Cruise the colorful Cyclades coastline

Enter the mellow land of meltemi

One of Europe’s most beloved holiday destinations, the Cyclades are renowned for their soft white sand, white-and-blue architecture, and supreme hospitality. Their name comes from over 200 islands that form a circle around the sacred island of Delos, the birthplace of Olympian gods.

Sail around this serene corner of the Mediterranean and let the northwestern meltemi winds blow your mind. Throughout this weeklong sailing and kitesurfing adventure, you’ll visit the islands of Paros, Antiparos, Mykonos, Milos, and many other extraordinary places.

View of a port on the island of Mykonos in the Cyclades archipelago, Greece

Aerial view of a kitesurfer in the Cyclades Islands, Greece

Find the best wind sailing on leisurely catamarans

Nothing elevates a kitesurfing adventure in the Mediterranean like a good sailboat! The joy and flexibility of gliding from marina to marina and finding new surfing spots is a luxury that will melt away your cares.

If you’re sailing around Sardinia, you’ll be staying on the 14-meter Nautitech 46 Fly, while the 15.5-meter Lagoon 500 Mystique will be your homebase in the Cyclades islands.

Both sailboats are equipped with single and double cabins, toilets with showers, a yacht tender, and a fly bridge.

Interior of a catamaran sailboat in Greece

Not even windless days can foil your plans

Even with a catamaran that helps you reach the best spots, there’s no guarantee that every day will have the ideal conditions for kitesurfing. But less wind doesn’t have to mean less fun!

Instead of mowing the lawn with your kite, join your guides for Foil Surfing 101 and try out the relatively new watersport designed for flat water and light wind. Hydrofoil gives you insanely efficient movement through the water—whether in light or gusty wind!

Group of kitesurfers in a dingy catching the wind

Kitesurfer getting some airtime in the Mediterranean

Action Cruise banner flying on a sailboat in the Mediterranean

Meet your guides

The Action Cruise organizes various kite and sail camps in unconventional and hidden spots around the globe. They teach their clients IKO safety procedures and basics of sailing navigation, as well as how to kite through open sea passages. In order to maximize the kiting activity and safety on board, their clients are usually accompanied by three crew members.

Federico decided to follow his passion for sailing, kiting, and traveling. He’s been sailing ever since he was a kid and has been an IKO Kite Instructor for years. When he’s not sailing, he likes to spend his time climbing, running, and freeride skiing in the Alps.

Davide has been passionate about the ocean since he was a child, which led him to get a degree in nautical science. He has a FIV Sailing Instructor certificate and is a kite assistant who’s been teaching in Centro Velico Caprera-Sardegna for 5 years.

Jurgita is an IKO kite instructor who loves kiting, traveling, and sailing. When she’s not on board, she loves to go wakeboarding and snowboarding.

Amazing crew, spectacular spots (wave/flat/no one else in the water, incredible colors), awesome atmosphere, great boat, great food.. it’s such an experience. Great professionalism mixed with great people. It’s a tightly-run ship, Fede and Giulio know what they’re doing. I felt very safe kiting & sailing, including in rough sea. It’s a great opportunity to improve your kiting skills in different set-ups. And I had so much fun. And I ate so well thanks to Jordane. I come out of the cruise reloaded for months. Recommend 100% !!!

Second year enjoying the Action cruise and my feedback is more than positive! Very professional crew, super chef on board, they make you feel at home and make a big effort to let you spend most of the time in the water kiting! They know beautiful and secret spot where is possible to kite alone! I will definitely recommend this experience! Thanks Fede, Giulio and Jordane for being always so kind with us!