Fanatic Paros: Now Force7 Windsurfing Center

History

In the early 80s the first windsurfing center on Golden Beach was run by NICHOLAS LOURIDIS. The windsurfing boom of the 80s made more and more people want to learn how to windsurf, and organised Surf Stations came as a consequence.

The Fanatic Fun Center in Paros is the result of the many years of experience in windsurfing and safety matters combined with the excellent quality of the equipment offered. It started operating in the early 90s under the management of BERND SCHULZ and NICHOLAS LOURIDIS.

Windsurfing Center

PAROS used to be the home of the Professional Windsurfers Association (PWA) events. Golden Beach provides the ideal environment and FORCE7 team provides the perfect atmosphere in which to learn or improve your windsurfing. We have some ideal windsurfing courses which offer enough windsurfing to let loose and go crazy and still have time to enjoy some of the other activities on offer or simply chill out.

Intermediate - Experienced: Paros has not been home to the PWA events for nothing. When those trade winds get going you're in for some incredible windsurfing. We run advanced windsurfing classes and you'll only be riding with the best kit. We've concentrated on all the details so all you have to do is get the time off work. 

Faculty Information:
Our INSTRUCTORS have been surfing for many years and they have not only good sailing ability but lots of experience of teaching as well. Contact us to pre-book our popular windsurf lessons. Our instructors use unique coaching methods which help you grasp new skills and improve your windsurfing more quickly than ever before.
All lessons are taken by qualified instructors and a rescue boat is on hand. All students are offered to be supplied with wetsuits, booties, life jackets, gloves and helmets.

We also offer KIDS HOLIDAY CLASSES!
Land simulator training, loads of windsurfing, beach activities and windsurf fun for all the family. Your children can learn while you tune your sail, stack out and pick the weather conditions just like a pro. Offer them the most rewarding learning experience in the most beautiful surroundings.

What makes it a real holiday is the lovely hotel you'll be staying in with a fantastic beach bar to look forward  to morning and plus of course that you will be windsurfing in the beautiful Golden Beach. FORCE7, the windsurf center, is located in Golden Beach, on Paros southeastern coast. Drios and Piso Livadi are fun vibrant villages just close by, for those seeking more bars and restaurants in the evening. You'll find Golden Beach is Paros mecca for windsurfers. 

FORCE 7 WINDSURF Lessons – rentals - storage.
LOCATION: Golden Beach, Paros, Cyclades island group, Greece.
We operate every day. May - October. Special rentals or courses may be available other times.

Force7 Paros Windsurfing Classes

Looking for windsurfing on Paros? Look no further. Force7 Paros windsurfing center is the No1 choice on the best beach of Paros for windsurfing. We differentiate ourselves because we offer quality and safe. Windsurfing teaching programs are designed for beginners to advanced windsurfers. Our experienced and qualified instructors can take you from your first ride to advanced jumps and tricks. We can help you choose the best windsurfing program that suits your goals and level. Those who want to progress even faster, have the ability to do lessons with the continuous supervision of the instructor. The wind conditions are perfect for advance or beginner windsurfers.

1. Learn to Windsurf (Dry land simulation, On the water instruction!)
It is the only windsurfing lesson offered with full dry-land simulation before you get on the water. Our relaxed setting with the simulator includes a complete lesson on wind theory. A complete introduction to windsurfing that gets you sailing! You'll learn wind and sailing directions, basic board and sail handling skills, stance, steering and all the fundamentals for windsurfing!

2. Learn to Windsurf (Power step-jibe, Fast tack, Beach Start)
After completing Level 1, you are now ready to have some fun with Level 2 techniques! During this course, you will learn to sail power step-jibe, fast tack, beach-start, and maybe even a little freestyle! This windsurfing lesson prepares you for your Level 3 Waterstart lesson. Level 2 also includes land simulation before instruction on the water.

3. Waterstart (Body drag, Wind window, Rig recovery)
The waterstart lesson is your first short-board experience. You will learn and understand how to maneuver your gear to find the 'sweet spot' to get you out of the water and onto your board. The dry land simulator is very important in this lesson. During the rigorous practice on-land, you learn how to conserve energy while positioning yourself to mount the board, recover your rig, timing the wind and proper execution.

4. Straps and Harness (Body position, Harness line setting, Sailing in the footstraps)
In this lesson you will learn proper sailing stance, rig angle, harness
line setting, and how to plane and sail with control while in the footstraps. We teach you all you need to know to get dialed and stay dialed. Our course includes land simulation and instruction on the water.

5. Carving Jibes (For the sailor who mastered Levels 1-4)
This class is designed for the windsurfer who has mastered all the techniques taught in level 1-4 and is comfortable sailing hooked in and in both straps in winds from 15-30 mph. We break jibing down to its basic steps with emphasis on helping the student make fluid jibes in both directions. Includes land simulation and instruction on the water.