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Mauritius

Mauritius Winter Escape

Mauritius is well known as a world-class wave destination, but the lesser known Point D'Esny, offers epic flat water and perfect foiling in a safe and beautiful lagoon

From Perth to Mauritius

If you've lived in Perth for longer than a year, you know all about Perth winter, how long it is, and how wet it can be.  We like to take a winter break to Mauritius.  SUnshine, warm water and steady trade winds cure the winter blues.

The Action Sports WA Mauritius tour offers a unique trip.  An affordable, quality, pure kiteboarding experience.  Pointe D'Esny offers crystal clear waters, warm trade winds that blow 24/7 and comfortable accomodation right on the beach.  It's safe, fun and awesome value.

Our accomodation package offers breakfast and evening meals every day, (A mix of western and Mauritian cuisine), free WiFi, Kitchen, lounge and ensuite double bedrooms.  Our rigging area is the beach outside the back door.  Outdoor shower, gear washing facilities and much  more....  Eat, Sleep, Kite, repeat ...

Pointe D’Esny 5th - 18th July 2020

Open Lagoon for foilers and twin tip freeride and freestyle.

 

    Suited for those looking for pure kiting without distractions

    Quiet flat water lagoon location away from the crowds

    Beautiful beaches and clear waters with no surf

    Stay in the Self contained House on the beach.

    All morning and evening meals provided.

    Clean and comfortable double rooms, all have ensuites.

    On water, 2-way radio coaching with Darren

    Variety of off-site activities and tours available

    Day trips and downwinders available

    Kite, board or foil hire available at the beach

    Snorkel the tropical reef outside the back door.

 

Kitesurfing Lessons

 

So what can I expect?

Point D'Esny enjoys unobstructed trade winds straight off the Indian Ocean, it literally blows 24hrs a day making morning and/or afternoon sessions your toughest choice of the day. In our 2019 tour, we kited 13 days out of 14 with winds averaging 20 knots. I didnt even use my big kite last year and spent equal time between my small and medium kites. Some great mega boosting last year and a twin tip speed record of 67 kph!

Arguably the most beautiful location in Mauritius, the sandy beaches and crystal clear waters certainly add to the feeling of being away in paradise. The waters of Pointe D'Esny are protected by the outer reef, so the water is always quite flat, improving to very smooth right behind the outer reef, making for incredible twin tip speed runs. This idylic spot is best suited to foilboarding and twin tip riding.

Unlike LeMorne, there are no crowds, in fact, very few people kite here outside of the local school and the odd visitor. With constant wind, smooth water and rigging on the best part of the beach right behind the back patio of the house, you will be guaranteed progression in your kiting.

If you are interested in our winter tour, we are now taking bookings for 2020 with departure date 5th July 2020 to 18th July 2020.  We expect the tour to book up quickly, so if you are interested, don't leave it too long and end up disappointed!

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Travel FAQ’s

Mauritius is just 8 hours away from Perth, flying direct with Air Mauritius.
June, July, and August is the Mauritian winter where they get constant trade winds. Daytime temperatures are usually between 24 and 28 degrees with water temp around 24-26 degrees depending upon month you visit. Overnight temperatures are around 20 degrees.
All you need is kiting gear, summer clothes, a passport, and sunscreen. All our trips are catered so you don’t need to worry about cooking or leaving the accommodation. The accomodation at Pointe D’Esny comes with a chef and cleaner included with the house. Excellent Creole and delicious local food from fresh produce as well as Darren cooking in the mornings for breakfast.
No visa is required for Australian citizens and passport holders.
Mauritius has an average wind speed range of around 15-20 knots but can exceed 30 knots at times. You will need kites for 15-25 knots for most days and perhaps a high wind kite. You can hire kites at all locations we frequent at a cost-plus. Expect around $75AUD/4hrs.
There are loads of tours to places like Climbing Mt Brabat, the sugar cane museum, rum factory, Zoo, Zip Lining, Swimming with Whales and Dolphins, Hiking through waterfalls, fishing, spelunking, Botanic Gardens and much more. All these tours are additional cost depending on group size and a requirement for a guide or bus/boat.
The Pointe D'Esny trip is about keeping costs down to a minimum. We cover breakfast and dinner each day, accomodation and transfers from Airport to the house and back. $1800 will cover all of this.