Koh Phangan Activities - Windsurfing

Windsurfing is an exhilarating sport for all thrill seekers and takes only a few attempts and lessons to master the basic skills.  If you are into your adventure sports then why not enjoy the tropical warm waters of Koh phangan and the beautiful white sandy beaches to enjoy the sport.

Backpackersthailand.com no longer pre-books windsurfing here on koh phangan but you can go and visit Cookies Resort in Haad Salad or the windsurf center in Ban Tai who both provide windsufing facilities on the west coast of the island as it has the calmest waters and beautiful bays. If you have never windsurfed before then tuition can be included as part of a four day course!  All options whether its just an hour, a few hours with tuition or a full course can be booked here at backpackersthailand.com

Both starter and experienced boards are available but beware of the season as there are only a few months available where winds are at their gustiest!  The best season is between January and April!

Windsurfing (also called boardsailing) is a sport involving travel over water on a small 2 - 4.7 meter board powered by wind acting on a single sail, that is connected to the board via a flexible joint. The sport is a hybrid between sailing and surfing. The sail board might be considered the most minimalistic version of the modern sailboat, with the major exception that steering is accomplished by the rider tilting the mast and sail or, when planing, banking the board, rather than with a rudder. Also, one can simultaneously apply pressure and angle to the windward rail of the board to achieve direction.

Windsurfers can travel over flat water as long as there is enough wind; they can also cut into breaking waves and perform spectacular stunts. Windsurfing can mean a peaceful relaxed pastime on the water to some people, it can be a high-stress high-adrenalin sport to others, but it can also be a lifestyle of seeking the endless limits of perfection in skills and self-expression.

If you are into your extreme sports then join us here on Koh Phangan for some serious fun!