Where are the windsurf- and sailing schools situated on Djerba?
The schools are situated along the beach on front of some hotels.
Phone 00216 98 966112 or 00216 98 302417
Situation of wind and weather?
From mid April till the middle of October there is thermal wind. It starts at 1 PM and increases till 4-5 Bft. in the afternoon. In summer the wind direction is East, North East ? onshore to side shore. In this time you have the chance of 90% wind.
During the other months there is atmospheric wind caused by the deep and high pressure around the Me. Sea. So, we can have many continual weeks wind of 4-6 Bft, but also some calm periods for few days. You can expect 60 ? 70% chances of wind at this time.
The Wind direction for November to the middle of March is: 15% South/ South East, 35% North, North-West 25%West and 25% East-North East.
How is the water temperature?
January/February: ca. 14 degrees C
March/April: 17/23 degrees C
May /June: 24/27 degrees C
July/August: 29/30 degrees C
September/October: 27/25 degrees C
November/December: 22/18 degrees C
How long do the daily lessons take?
The lesson takes 10 hours. Theory and exercises. Minimum 2 hours a day.
Is it possible to rent a catamaran without having a license?
It is generally possible after checking your knowledge.
Is the catamaran insured during the lessons and during rentals?
During the lessons the equipment is insured. If you rent equipment you can insure it by a Safety-Tool insurance of the VDWS. (more Information: www.vdws.de)
