Surfing has its own arctic side here up north where the sea and lakes get an icy surface and land is covered by snow few months in a year. Many kiters head to the northern hills but that requires some knowledge of kiting as the wind conditions vary a lot compared to wind in open, flat areas.
We at the Surfcenter start winter surfing as soon as the sea surface is covered with thick ice layer and some snow. Winter surf is easiest to do on a flat surface. Especially kiteboarding is easiest to start in winter. After learning the basics in wintertime it is quite easy to hit the water when summer returns.
Kitewing is the easiest of our sports to learn.
Winter windsurfing on the frozen sea / Groups
The frozen sea offers a fantastic winter wonderland playground for outdoor lovers! Windsurfing is a new exciting sport that can be easily grasped by beginners wishing to test out new winter activities. This activity does not require any previous knowledge in surfing.
Participants will receive full instructions on how to practice winter windsurfing and will then be able to practice by themselves! The participants will be handed outdoor wear and as well as the winter windsurfing gear.
To get a better view of what winter windsurfind looks like, check this video from March 2019, filmed on the frozen sea in Kalajoki.
Price 60€/ person
Duration: 2 hrs
Availability Mid January – End of March (depending on weather conditions)
Group size: 4 – 15 people
The price includes the following:
- Winter windsurfing equipment
Kitewing, wintersurf and winterkitesurf / individual
Price:
Basic course € 75/person/hour
Duration:
2-4 hours
Content:
Getting to know the equipment, learning safe training and the basics of the sports. The course aims at learning the basics of the sports so that you can continue training individually after the course with your own or rental equipment.
Price includes:
Teaching, kite/ kitewing/ winter windsurfing equipment, helmet and harness. You should have warm clothes suitable for winter outdoor activities. If possible, bring also your own helmet, downhill skiing/ snowboarding equipment.
Contact us and we’ll build a surf programme just for your needs! surfcenter@rautio.fi