Kitesurfing in Grenadines Islands

Discover the best kitesurfing spots of the Caribbean !

 

The Grenadines Islands is an archipelago in the Caribbean Sea which has many paradisiacal island. They are among the most beautiful kite spots in the world. The wind conditions are exceptional and ideal for kitesurfing.

The main spot is right in front of your rooms and if you want to discover. The other kitesurfing spots in the Grenadines are just a 15 minutes boat ride from the JT Pro Center, so you don’t need to book a caribbean kite cruise to enjoy them. The Grenadines kite spots are perfect for practicing watersports such as foil, wingfoil, strapless, freestyle or freeride.

Our center offers kitesurfing lessons whether you are a beginner or want to improve your skills in complete safety. We also offer day or half-day excursions for a practice in complete freedom, and even accommodation if you are looking for a hotel in the Grenadines.

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Currency and ATM

The currency used is the Eastern Caribbean dollar EC$ which is linked to the US dollar.

1 US$ = 2.67 EC$ (Fixed rate)

1 Euro = 3 EC$ approx. (live rate)

US$ in cash are widely accepted at the 2.6EC$ per US$ in most businesses.

There are several banks and ATMs in St.Vincent and the Grenadines and on Union Island where you can withdraw EC$ with your credit card.

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Flights To The Grenadines

Unspoilt by the mass tourism industry, it is fairly easy to get to Union Island by plane from Europe or from America.

You simply have to fly to Barbados or St. Lucia and then take an inter island flight to Union island with www.flysvgair.com

The recently opened Argyle airport on the Island of St Vincent also offers connections from some major Canada and US cities. You then can take a cheaper flight from St Vincent to Union island with www.flysvgair.com

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Hotels in the Grenadines

Staying on Union island in one of our partner hotel guarantee you easy access to all the Kitesurfing spots and a great quality of living during your stay in the Grenadines.

We are Agent for all the accommodation options, hotels and villas on Union Island. Booking directly with the JT Pro Center will give you the lowest price guaranteed and gives you the free daily Kitebeach amenities.

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WIND AND KITESURFING SPOTS OF THE GRENADINES

Wind And Weather

You will find the best winds to learn kitesurfing in the Caribbean from November until the end of July.

The air temperature is 30°C all year long and the water temperature is 28°C, so no need to bring a wetsuit.

It is mainly sunny every day during the Trade wind season mentioned above.

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The Kite Spots

f you wish to visit the Grenadines to Kitesurf staying on Union island is your best bet.
Union island offer the best spots and the other Kitesurfing spots of the Grenadines are located only at a 10 to 15 minutes speed boat ride away

The JT Pro Center offers day Kite Safari Tours to all the neighboring spots with our speed boat or partner sail boat.

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UNION ISLAND

The Heart Of The Grenadines

Union Island with its unique scenery, has become a kitesurfing paradise. Located in the middle of the Grenadines only 15 minutes away from all of the islands and other kite spots, Union Island benefits from an airport with daily flights from Barbados and nice hotels to stay in.
The JT Pro Center kitesurf school has chosen Union as its primary base for teaching kitesurfing and surfing because of its location with two of the main Grenadines Spots. Come kitesurfing Grenadines !

Getting Here

Union Island is the most accessible island of the Grenadines with daily connections from Barbados and St Lucia. SVGair has daily connection from the recently open Argyle airport on mainland St Vincent. Find more on how to get here by visiting our Getting here page.

To Do

There are several activities available on Union Island, you can go out dancing at night, eat in the various restaurants, learn to Kitesurf, go diving or fishing with our partners. We invite you to have a look at the activity page of this website for more information.

Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing doesn’t get any better than on Union! With the variety of its coast line, Union Island has spots for everyone, whether you like flat water or waves. The JT Pro Center is located on the Anchorage Beach in Clifton next to the small airport. You must be able to ride upwind if you plan on Kitesurfing on your own on Union island. Find all the info about Kitesurfing on Union Island on our spot page.

THE TOBAGO CAYS island

The Uninhabited Turquoise Paradise

As the marine park of St.Vincent and the Grenadines, the Tobago Cays is the best snorkeling spot around, you will be able to swim with the turtles and see all the tropical fish. The islands of the Tobago Cays are uninhabited but located only at a 15min quick speed boat ride away from Union island and the JT Pro Center. You can also anchor your sail boat for an amazing day of snorkeling or kitesurfing.
Getting Here
If you are staying on Union island you can easily reach the Tobago Cays by water taxi or with one of the JT Pro Center Kite Tour or one of our snorkeling excursion. If you are coming with your own sailing boat, you can anchor in the bay. A fee of 10 EC$ /pers/day will be asked by the rangers.
To Do
The Tobago Cays are famous for being one of the best anchorages in the Caribbean. Jump off the boat for an amazing snorkeling experience between the luscious reef and sea turtles surrounding Baradal Island.
Kitesurfing
The Tobago Cays is one of the most beautiful kite spots on earth with crystal blue water and constant wind. Our kiteschool offer full day tours to the Tobago Cays. Unfortunately the Kitesurfing there is not the best as the water is pretty choppy. You can ride the huge lagoon or play in the waves along the outside reef if you are a good kiter. The reef can be shallow in some places. You are not allowed to launch your kite from Baradal Island, you can launch your kite from James By or Petit Tabac. A nice thing to do is to downwind from the Tobago Cays to Union Island with one of our JT Pro Center Kite Trip.

MAYREAU ISALND

Mayreau is one of Union Island neighbouring island located just a 15min boat ride away. You can get a taxi boat or simply come with one of the organized tours with the JT Pro Center. If you are coming with your own sailing boat, you can anchor in Salt Whistle Bay where the kite spot is located.
Getting Here
Mayreau is one of Union Island neighbouring island located just a 15min boat ride away. You can get a taxi boat or simply come with one of the organized tours with the JT Pro Center. If you are coming with your own sailing boat, you can anchor in Salt Whistle Bay where the kite spot is located.
To Do
Mayreau has one of the most beautiful beach of the Caribbean to chill and swim in calm water.
It’s a must to go and visit the little village of Mayreau on the hill side, facing the sunset makes it one of the most charming villages in the Grenadines with its beautiful little church.
Kitesurfing
Mayreau has one spot in front of Salt Whistle Bay. The upwind part of the spot is the most suitable for beginners as the side on shore wind offers a nice shallow lagoon to progress in. Some of the best kickers are found in Mayreau, as well as a few nice waves for surfing along the point when there is no wind. it is not allowed any more to kite in the flat water part of Mayreau in front of the boats.

PALM ISLAND

Your Private Island Resort

Kite like a millionaire on your own private Island with Palm Island! This private island has some of the best wave spots of the Grenadines created by the reef surrounding it. If you stay on the island we can come pick you up and bring you to Union Island only a mile away. Palm Island has also one of the most beautiful white sand beach of the Caribbean. Book your stay at this resort directly with us and benefit from the amazing inter-island flight discount.
Getting Here
If you are staying on Palm island your room will be right along the sandy beach. If you are staying on Union Island you can access palm island with one of the local speed boat or their daily schedule. Contact us directly to book this hotel. More info on the Palm Island Resort HERE.
To Do
If you are staying on the island you can benefit from all the luxury services offered by the Palm Island Resort with a Spa, tennis court, Swimming Pool, restaurants, etc. More info on the Palm Island Resort HERE.
Kitesurfing
On Palm Island the launching can be tricky and the lagoon is a little choppy for freestyle, but once you reach the outer reef you will be blessed by some of the best waves we have in the Grenadines. You must be an advanced kiteboarder to surf Palm island waves.

MORPION ISLAND

The Sandy Lost Paradise

Nothing is quite like Morpion. A small island of sand in the middle of the sea, surrounded by protective reef.
A lonely umbrella provides the only shadow on Morpion.
Getting Here
You can reach it with one of our Kite day tours or with your own sail boat.
To Do
Morpion is a romantic little island where you can enjoy suntanning, snorkeling and beautiful sunsets. Have a look at the Beach restaurant right on PSV the hotel right in front of Morpion for a really nice lunch.
Kitesurfing
The spot with the shallow reefs can be pretty dangerous but everyone must see this sandy island once in their life. It is a great place to start a downwinder to Union Island.

MUSTIQUE ISLAND

The Celebrity Hideaway

Mustique is a favored hideaway for celebrities and for anyone looking to enjoy a quiet holiday in its luxurious villas.
Getting Here
You can reach Mustique by sailboat, as we do not offer day tours to the island at the moment as the Kitesurfing Spots are not worth the trip. Daily flights and a ferry from St.Vincent and Barbados are available.
To Do
Mustique is a very exclusive island where you can enjoy the several beaches and activities. Horse back riding, private parties or simply having a drink in the famous Basil’s Bar are some of the Mustique attractions.
Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing on Mustique isn’t the easiest, L’Ansecoi offers nice waves and flat water for freestyle but is a little bit gusty by east winds. Pasture Bay gets cleaner winds but a pretty big beach break with on shore wind. Not for beginners. We offer Kite Lessons From Mustique to Union island, a small private plane can come and pick you up for a day of kite lessons on Union Island.

BEQUIA ISLAND

If you are coming down from the northern islands you will pass by Bequia, which is the doorway to the Grenadines. Unfortunately no good Kitesurfing spots are available on Bequia.
Getting Here
If you are not sailing with your own boat, you can reach Bequia by ferry from St.Vincent or the Grenadines.
To Do
Most people stop on Bequia (with their sailboats) to clear customs, visit the island and the local market.
Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing on Bequia is unknown. We think you can find a couple of spots on the windward side, but if you are planning on kitesurfing come to Union Island as most of the launching areas are very difficult and the spots present a lot of Coral heads in the lagoon.

CANOUAN ISLAND

The New Luxury Paradise

Canouan island has its own international jetport and one of the most luxurious golf resorts in the Caribbean covering most of the island. The blue lagoon is one of the most beautiful in the Grenadines.
Getting Here
If you are not sailing with your own boat, you can reach Bequia by ferry from St.Vincent or the Grenadines.
To Do
If you are staying in the resort you can enjoy the luxury amenities as well as the amazing Golf and beautiful lagoon.
Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing on Canouan is unfortunately forbidden.

HOTELS IN THE GRENADINES

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Private Villas and Other Hotels

If you are looking for the perfect Kitesurfing holiday, the JT Pro Center offers the best accommodation with our partner hotel located right on the Kitesurfing spot.

Book with us to get FREE Kitebeach Amenities.

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Luxury Palm Island Resort

If you come to Kitesurf in the Grenadines but would like to have a luxury experience for yourself or to please your non Kiting partner, you can stay on the all inclusive island Palm Island at the Palm Island resort.

The Palm island resort is located at a 10min speed boat ride from our Kite center.

Book the Palm Island resort with us to benefit from the discounted Barbados to Union island Flight.

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