OUR SPOT IN MALCESINE
Famous for strong North-Wind and ideal Sailing conditions
FACTS
ABOUT OUR SPOT
MANY OPTIONS, ONE SPOT
Here you’ll find exactly the sport that fits you: windsurfing, kitesurfing or wing foiling for more action, catamaran sailing and sailing trips, or relaxed time with stand-up paddling and kayaking. Everything in one place, for every level and every type of watersport.
PERFECT WIND CONDITIONS
In the morning, the Pelér brings strong wind, ideal for experienced riders. In the afternoon, the Ora sets in with calmer, more relaxed conditions. This way, you’ll find suitable wind all day long for every activity and every level.
DIRECTLY ON THE WATER
Here you’re ready to go right away: direct access to the water for all activities. A private beach for windsurfing and wing foiling, buoys for sailboats, a ramp for catamarans, and a kite spot just 200 meters from the shore. Only 20 meters from the office to the water.
SERVICE WITH HEART
We’re known for taking the time to listen and give you genuine support. Our team guides you with know-how and real enthusiasm. Our goal is to create an atmosphere where you feel welcome – almost like a small watersports family.
SPECTACULAR VIEWS
Unbeatable views of Lake Garda’s stunning landscape – from both the water and the land! The “Castello Scaligero” in Malcesine is one of the most visited spots on the lake. From our center, it’s just a 15-minute walk along the lakeside promenade.
CHILL-OUT AREA
After your session or just to relax: a private beach with a shady chill-out area under olive trees, plus tasty food and cool drinks. The perfect place to unwind and enjoy your day.
FREE PARKING
Free parking is available right at our spot for all our guests.
WARM WATER
In summer, the water temperature averages 21°C. We recommend a shorty wetsuit, and a full wetsuit for morning sessions.
ALWAYS OPEN
When the wind blows, we open at 7:15 AM and close at 6:00 PM.
SPOT CHARACTERISTICS
THE MAIN WINDS OF LAKE GARDA
Anyone who visited Lake Garda can confirm that this place is characterized by a very special and fascinating weather and climate. The two main lake Garda winds are thermal winds, which means they are bound to the heating of the earth and the water. In Malcesine they blow consistent during the summer months and contribute to optimal conditions for all kinds watersports. Generally speaking, on days with good weather, the wind blows from the north in the morning, then changes direction at noon and thereafter blows from the south.
Pelér - The north wind
The king of all lake Garda winds. It starts to blow during the night and usually lasts until midday. Its most power is generated, when the sun comes out at around 8am.
The Pelér not only gets stronger than the Ora, but forms bigger sets of waves, creating great spring-boards for windsurfers, wingers and kiters.
Our center in Malcesine at Windsquare is one of the best and most popular spots to hanress the Pelèr, as here the wind has reached its full potential and consistency developing along the coastline from north to south.
We are located just a 180 meters north of the famous "Bus parking (Retellino)" spot.
To make the most of Pelér, we, along with many other watersport enthusiasts, start our sessions around 7:30 am.
Ora - The south wind
The Ora starts when the Pelèr drops around midday and ends at sunset. This wind - known all around the world for its consistency during the summer months - blows from the south. Due to the cone-shaped form of lake Garda the Ora accelerates its speed the closer it gets to the north coast.
Its wind force varies considerably:
- Brenzone: 1/2 Beaufort
- Campione: 3/4 Beaufort
- Malcesine and Navene: 3/4 Beaufort
- Torbole: 4/5 Beaufort
On days when the Ora wind is seemingly absent, there is often a local thermal breeze near the cliffs of Campione and north of Limone. The heating of the sun on the rocks creates pockets of wind close to the shore. To help kitesurfers and wingfoilers access these prime wind spots, we provide shuttles (lifts) to kiters and wingfoilers to reach these spots.
If - on a normal day with good weather - clouds gather over the mountains of Riva and Torbole and the Ora falls asleep, then this is a sign that thunderstorms are close and that Pelér or Bali (another north wind) can develop in a very short time due to the big temperature differences created by the rain.
It’s important to know that the these winds arrive quickly and unexpectedly and can quickly reach 40 knots! You can recognize it when looking towards the north and the water starts to form waves with white foam, with the wind directly behind the waves.
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