KITESURFING UNION ISLAND

 

THE HEART OF THE GRENADINES

 

Located in the heart of the Grenadines, Union Island has become the new Kitesurfing heaven of the Caribbean with two of the main Kitesurfing spot located right on the island.

 

We have chosen Union Island to base our Kitesurfing School because of the uniqueness of its spots and the proximity to the other islands.

 

Only a 15 min boat ride away from the exquisite Tobago Cays and the island of Mayreau, Union Island is the perfect base to be at if you are looking to spend some time in St.Vincent and the Grenadines.

 

There are only two small villages on Union island, Clifton, the main town and Ashton.

 

Union island has a small international airport where you can fly in from Barbados or St Lucia, Find out more about how to get to Union Island by visiting our getting here page.

 

Most of the attractions are concentrated around Clifton which has a variety of nice little restaurants and bars so you can enjoy a nice evening after a long and splendid sunny day.

 

Surrounded by over a dozen charming beaches, it is the perfect holiday destination for Kitesurfers or for whoever wants to relax and enjoy the breathtaking surroundings. 

 

 

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$ are widely accepted in most businesses.

There is an ATM on Union island where you can withdraw EC$ with your credit card.

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Flights To Union Island

Getting to the JT Pro Center on Union Island is very easy, just follow our detailed Getting Here page.

You basically want to fly to Barbados to St Lucia first and then take a small inter island flight from these islands directly to Union Island with SVGAIR.

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.

USEFUL INFORMATIONS

Map Of Union Island

Union Island has a lot to offer.

We have decided to create an interactive custom Google Maps of Union island showcasing all the local businesses and services to help you get around.

Bars And Restaurants

This page is here to help you pick the best place to go for lunch or dinner depending on your budget.

We have also listed some of the local night clubs and bars that stay open late.

What To Do

If you decide to have a break from Kiteboarding or simply want to take your partner around, Union Island has a full range of activities to offer from Boat Tours to the Tobago Cays to diving trips and much more.

Yachting and Marinas

If you are visiting the Grenadines by sail boat you will certainly stop by Union Island .

Use our Yachting page to choose the small marinas and services for your Sail Boat.

BEACHES AND ACCOMMODATION

Kitesurfing Union Island

Beaches of Union Island

There are over 12 beautiful beaches all around Union Island. Each one of them have their own particularities from the white white sand to the perfect sunset spot to have a drink.

Find here our selection of the best beaches to visit on Union Island.

Accommodation on Union Island

The JT Pro Center is booking agent for all the accommodation options on the island. From the Hotel on the Kitebeach to the luxury options on the Palm Island Resort, we have all the options at the lowest price.

All guests booking directly with us will benefit from the Free Kitebeach Fee and amenities.

Kitesurfing Union Island with JT Pro Center

Union Island is a Caribbean island and one of the best kite-surfing spots in the world. Located next to St Vincent and the Grenadines, in the Caribbean Sea, this kite boarding spot is idyllic, the turquoise water surrounding the white sand beaches.

The weather conditions and wind conditions are exceptional and ideal for the practice of many watersports such as stand up paddle, wakeboarding, surfboard, water skiing, wind-surfing, wingfoil, hydrofoil and especially kitesurfing whether you enjoy more freeride, freestyle or strapless !

Our kitesurfing school Union Island offers kitesurfing lessons in group, private lessons whether you are a beginner or looking for improvement. Don’t wait any longer to come and book kitesurfing lessons on Union Island, in complete safety thanks to our qualified instructors !

We also offer boat trips for those who wish to evolve freely and equipment rental (harnesses, leash, kiteboarding, wetsuits, etc.).

Don’t wait any longer to come and discover this beautiful lagoon for your next kite trip !