Windsurfing in Sri Lanka
Windsurfing is definitely one of the most awesome sports! But to windsurf in Sri Lanka means feeling the elements, becoming connected to nature by decovering your own limits! One of the best Sri Lankan Windsurf champions, Upul De Silva, established the Resort in 2012.
At our windsurf station you get everything you need and we equip you with the right gear to learn Windsurfing in Sri Lanka!
Windsurf Classes for all levels!
Intensive instructions: maximum 6 students per instructor
Instructions in the big flat water lagoon
All courses include equipment & accessories (harness, life-vest, helmet and shoes)
Licensed, multilingual instructors
Level check to obtain International level licence
Free rescue at the lagoon
learn windsurfing in sri lanka
Learn Windsurfing in Sri Lanka
Windsurf Beginner course
What will you learn during your beginner course?
Knowledge of the equipment & Basics, Simulation Training, Start, Board Control, Steering, tacking, beginner jibes!
Advanced Windsurf Course
Gliding, fast tack, jibe, beach- or water start, harness riding
Funboard Course
Footstraps gliding, beach start, water start power jibe, harness riding (jumps)
Windsurf for KIDS
Windsurfing is a fantastic sport for kids! Min. age 8 years!
Safety First:
Option for testing and upgrading
Course level in line with ability
For beginners & advanced
Only with parent agreement
Kids : 8 – 12 Years
Youngstars : 12-16
Special equipment inclusive
Rent your windsurf gear with DE SILVA
At our kite- and windsurf station you get everything you need and we equip you with the right gear: For beginners, for advanced for freeride, fundboard even for kids – we have all equipments for rental!
We trust in the brands Gaastra & Tabou!
Free training
After your windsurf course you have the possibility to train your new Windsurfing skills by yourself at the Kalpitiya Lagoon! (See the different units per course noticed as “Free training”!)
This only applies for adults – children must be supervised by an adult/parents!
rent windsurf equipment in Kalpitiya
Upul De Silva, one of Sri Lankan best windsurfers (long-time National Champion, Asian Games 2006), established De Silva Windresort in 2012. More than 25 years of windsurf experience, more than 10.000 students in Europe, hard work and never ending love for watersports made him succsessful!
“It was always my dream to run my own surf school in my home country one day! Today I offer the largest windsurf school in Sri Lanka and hope to awake love in my guests for watersports!”
Upul De Silva
Windsurfing Courses
KIDS - K1
4hrs instructions- 2 days: 2hrs/day
- Equipment included
KIDS - K2
6 hrs instructions- 3 days: 2hrs/day
- Equipment included
BEGINNER - B1
4hrs instructions- 2 days: 2hrs/day
- Equipment included
BEGINNER - B2
6hrs instruction + 2hrs free training- 3 days: 2hrs/day
- Equipment included
VDWS – Basic Licence
- theoretical and practical test (workbooks incl.)
ADVANCED - A
4hrs instruction + 2hrs free training- 2 days: 2hrs/day
- Equipment included
FUNBOARD - F1
4hrs instruction + 2hrs free training- 2 days: 2hrs/day
- Equipment included
PRIVATE LESSON
Beginner equipment included- 1 hour
PRIVATE LESSON
Advanced/Pro equipment included- 1 hour
Duration*: instruction hours: your windsurf trainer will instruct you at the lagoon – Free training: you can train by yourself the new skills.
Windsurfing in Sri Lanka – Rental Prices
Windsurf beginner, funboards, pro-riggs and freestyle equipment
Beginnerboard / Rigg Incl.
1h | €15 |
3hrs | €35 |
1Day | €50 |
2Days | €90 |
3Days | €135 |
4Days | €160 |
5Days | €180 |
1 Week | €215 |
10 Days | €250 |
2 Weeks | €270 |
Funboard / Rigg Incl.
1h | €25 |
3hrs | €60 |
1Day | €80 |
2Days | €150 |
3Days | €185 |
4Days | €232 |
5Days | €275 |
1 Week | €330 |
10 Days | €445 |
2 Weeks | €495 |
Harness
1h | €5 |
3hrs | €10 |
1Day | €12 |
2Days | €18 |
3Days | €25 |
4Days | €30 |
5Days | €38 |
1 Week | €55 |
10 Days | €65 |
2 Weeks | €85 |
Boots
1h | €3 |
3hrs | €4 |
1Day | €5 |
2Days | €8 |
3Days | €10 |
4Days | €12 |
5Days | €14 |
1 Week | €18 |
10 Days | €20 |
2 Weeks | €25 |
Dear guest, we train with the top equipment from Gaastra and Tabou according to the VDWS training criteria to give you the best standards. Our staff will offer you the best service and safety on site so that you can have the most fun with your fun sport! If you need something on site, please contact our team at any time!
We also offer you an insurance service at our surf center, so that you don’t have to pay the repair costs in case of breakage.
Of course we check the equipment for your safety and learning progress every day!