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Kitesurf, Windsurf, Wing Foil, Surf, S.U.P and Catamaran school, Surf shop
Vieste: a real jewel made of culture, nature, sea and sports
Freesurf offers two different centers totally equipped for your activities, one sited in Spiaggia Lunga while others in Capo Vieste, one of the most beautiful Gargano's spot.
Live your passion with us in maximum safety
Free Surf is an organization that has as its objective the teaching and promotion of open air activities , specifically water sports. the centre is situated on the north coast of Vieste , best identified by the bay of santa Maria di merino. inside the holiday villages of spiaggia lunga and capo Vieste there are also readily available restaurant and hospitality services.
The surf centers are easily accessible by the public, including those not staying in the holiday villages. They are a focal point for anyone who wants to learn, improve and train in the disciplines of Windsurf, Kitesurf, Wingfoil, S.U.P., Surf and Catamaran. The staff are professional, and utilize the latest and most innovative methodologies.
We have developed an approach that leads to fast results and a quick grasp of the sport in a narrow time period. The favorable meteorological conditions of the area unite with the geo-formation of the landscape to provide the ideal climate for water sports.
Services
Personalized Lessons
Group lessons, private lessons and surfcamp
You can join our courses in group or in private lessons, all include equipment rental. A safety boat is always on hand.
Safety First
Your Safety, Your Fun
Free surf considers the safety and the wellbeing of the guests and pupils the predominant factor in all offered activities.
Shop & rent
Best equipment at your disposal
At our centres, other than surf lessons we also offer equipment rental, canoes and pedalboat rental. you can also rent storage space if bringing your own equipment on holiday. buy a surfing memento in our surf shop.
Do you want to know more about our courses and costs?
Our Courses
Kitesurf Courses
The bay is sited in a perfect spot for our rookies that can progress in total safety while experiencing both costant and thermal winds blowing from north and south. First approach to the sport start in a knee level water bay, perfect for those who want to learn or train. Safety boats are always ready to assist and support students for any kind of emergency or support.
Windsurf Courses
The bay is sited in a perfect spot for our rookies that can progress in total safety while experiencing both costant and thermal winds blowing from north and south. Our instructors are qualified in each teaching level: from children at beginners level to adults. the light and easily maneuverable equipment enables our pupils to quickly grasp and perfect the practicalities of windsurfing.
Wingfoil Courses
After the advent of windsurfing and kitesurfing, wing foiling is the new frontier of water sports.
It combines the best characteristics of these three disciplines including the ease of transporting the equipment, the adrenaline, the feeling of freedom and above all the fun.
The bay is sited in a perfect spot for our rookies that can progress in total safety while experiencing both costant and thermal winds blowing from north and south.
Our bay is especially suitable for beginners as the water reaches up to your waist and the thermal wind is ideal. The training takes place in a safe environment.
Surf / S.U.P. Courses
Aside from the various boat companies offering tours of the coastal marine caves of gargano, one can enjoy the sunset and experience them in a different way – on a stand up paddle board. the sport is easy to grasp and highly enjoyable. winds like the tramontana create ideal waves to surf one can have a pleasurable surf session.
Kat Courses
We also have a top cat always ready for hire or for a course with our qualified instructors to learn how to make the most of this fun and safe boat.
Safety and Professionality
All our instructors have vdws a FIV qualification, we utilise the latest equipment and teach to all ages. Instruction is available in italian, english, german and french.
Brands & Partneships
Licence VDWS
General Informations
In order to obtain the licence a minimum of 10/12 hours of instruction must be completed : this is divided into theory and practical. The primary focus is on the training of the student: it is important that he/she is able to surf in wind conditions of approximately 3 Bft and that he/she can enter the water at one point and return to that same point without any difficulty.
The exam is divided into two parts and the practical part of it may be judged during the lessons.
VDWS Theory Exam
The theoretical exam consists of a questionnaire that must be completed.
The minimum points required to pass the exam is indicated on the questionnaire. |n the instance that the points achieved are not sufficient to pass the theoretical portion of the license, the exam will be supplemented with an oral exam covering the same material that was answered incorrectly on the questionnaire.
VDWS Practical Exam
Assembly and disassembly of the sails, and knowledge of how to carry the board is a basic requirement. The practical exam is considered passed when the candidate executes the maneuvers and exercises requested by the instructor to his/her satisfaction. The candidate must obviously know, under normal wind conditions, how to return to shore at the initial point of entry into the water.
VDWS Baby Licence
It is also possible for children to obtain a basic license (minimum age of six years).
This license will be valid until they reach 14 years of age. After this date the license may be converted into the adult version, once the theoretical portion of the exam has been redone.
VDWS Safety Tool Insurance
Complete coverage for the following sports:
windsurf, kite surf, snow kite and sailing.
Costs / 1 year: € 39,00
Maximum coverage 2.000.000 for personal damage/damage to properties.
Accidental damage (damage to rental equipment). Covers the damage or destruction of windsurf/kitesurf/snowkite, sailboat/catamaran equipment which have either been rented or made available as part of a tourism package.
The insurance coverage is equivalent to 1.500 annually .Excludes coverage for malicious damage.
Excess in each instance: kitesurf/windsurf €50, sails €100.
Civic responsability coverage (damage to a third party): Maximum coverage 2.000.000. for personal damage/damage to property.
It insures, in accordance with, and subject to, the general conditions of insurance regarding civic responsibility (AHB) and offers compensation in the event of accidents. The insurance covers in accordance with, and subject to, the general and written insurance conditions regarding accidents.(AUB 2000) : all accidents as a result of the use of sailboats ( including lifeboats up to 15 KW), or windsurf/kitesurf/snowkite equipment.
16.000€ disability (children 21.000€)
3.000 € in the event of death
5.000€ recovery costs/ rescue
6€ a day for general hospital costs + recovery
2.500€ and help care.
Here below you can find all the informations concerning VDWS insurance:
INSURANCE GENERAL TERMS: Safety Tool Insurance Conditions.
