24 TRAVELTURKEY X2: ALACATI IN VIEW
WINDSURFING PARADISE IN
ALACATI
WINDWISE STYLE!
WORDS & PICS:
SIMON BORNHOFT/WINDWISE
SHALLOW, SAFE, TURQUOISE WATER,
IDYLLIC SKILLS TRAINING MORNINGS,
BREATHTAKING AFTERNOON BLASTING,
APRÈS SAIL EFES BEER, COBBLED
STREETS, FRESH MEZE AND ONE OF OUR
FAVOURITE RESTAURANT’S IN THE
WORLD!... IT HAS TO BE WINDWISE IN
ALACATI. Simon Bornhoft explains why he
and his Windwise clients have been
enjoying Alacati for over 16 years.
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WIND
SURFING
Alacati (actually pronounced 'Ala chata') is on the
south western coast of Turkey and is one of the world’s
top windsurf locations thanks to its huge shallow
protected bay and summer Meltemi wind scudding you
across the glistening Aegean waters. For beginners just
starting out, freeriders crafting their corners and
practicing PWA pros Alaçatı satisfies every level of
windsurfer. So here’s why we go and why you should
join us too…
The windsurfing
Super easy side-shore winds, shallow flat crystal clear
water and soft, safe sand under foot. No nasty chop or
hazards, just pure unadulterated windsurfing, making it
one of our most popular Windwise destinations for
improving skills. Unlike so many European
destinations, it’s the shallow water and side shore wind
that makes all the difference to your progression, and
energy levels, especially for those trying to grasp
waterstarts or improving gybe success and consistency.
The centre
The windsurfing centre is aptly named Alacati Surf
Paradise Club (ASPC) and sports some of the best
facilities of any location I’ve been to. Not only really
great staff and a plethora of kit to ensure a board and
sail to suit every aspiration, but hot showers, modern