Windsurfing In Mauritius

The history of windsurfing in Mauritius dates back to the seventies – in Trou aux Biches and Belle Mare beach.

One sunny morning a Swiss born windsurf enthusiast – Aloï was his name – asked the hotel Management to use the beach immediately in front of the hotel to teach and popularize a totally new sport in Mauritius. After offering the guests and the hotel sport’s team a free demonstration – he proposed a partnership to the Hotel to create the first ever windsurfing club in Mauritius.

It comes as no surprise that Aloi would have chosen Trou aux Biches as his first teaching ground as it is fairly obvious that the lagoon presented one of the best locations on the island. The bay has good steady wind (but not too strong) and perfect water conditions, with an almost 3km. stretch running from Pointe aux Piments to Pointe aux Cannoniers. Besides, those watching could have a premium view on the windsurfers as one has an 180° vision just standing anywhere on anyone of these beaches.