Wind Fornells - Escuela de windsurf, vela y wing foil en Menorca

Wind Fornells is a water sports school and rental center in Fornells Bay, in northern Menorca, since 1986. With over 30 years of experience, it’s a leader in windsurfing, dinghy sailing, wing foiling, stand-up paddleboarding, and kayaking, for both adults and children. Fornells Bay, which is wide, sheltered, and has shallow waters, is one of the best places in the Mediterranean to learn. It is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and reservations are recommended.

Courses

Course	Age	From
Windsurfing	13 years and up	67 €
Windsurfing for Kids	6–12 years	54 €
Sailing for Kids	Ages 6–13	€54
Wing Foil (New!)	Ages 13 and up	€72

Kids are their star customers: they have the perfect conditions and equipment for kids to learn a new sport and actively enjoy the sea.

Rentals

Equipment	Duration	Price
Beginner Windsurfing	1.5 hrs	40 € (10-session package: 30 € per session)
Advanced Windsurfing	1.5 hrs	62 € (10-session package: 48 € per session)
Sailing	2 h	starting at 39 €
Wing foil	1.5 h	starting at 40 €
Paddleboarding	1 h / 2 h	19 € / 26 €
Kayaking	2 or 4 h	starting at 20 €

Session packages are more affordable, can be shared with friends or family, and if you don’t use them all, you’ll get a refund for the difference.

Equipment and Facilities

• GA and Tabou windsurfing equipment, updated every year, with foils available.
• Inflatable (more comfortable) and rigid (faster) paddleboards and lightweight paddles.
• Single and group sailboats, for sailing as a couple, with friends, or with family.
• Private beach for easy access in and out of the water, lockers, showers, and a place to store your belongings.
• Rescue boat always on standby and equipment insurance.

Wind Alerts

They have a private WhatsApp group where only Wind Fornells posts to notify you of windy days. Zero spam, zero ads: just wind. They also announce it on Instagram.

Foil?

If you already have windsurfing experience, the foil will let you ride in much lighter winds (8–10 knots), so you’ll have many more good days. You’ll get the hang of it in a couple of sessions.

What to choose?

• You’ve never done anything before: stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking around the bay.
• You want to learn something new: windsurfing or wing foil course.
• Kids ages 6–13: sailing or windsurfing course.
• You already know how to sail: rental session package.

Tips

• Stand-up paddleboarding is best on windless days; it’s more tiring in strong winds.
• For windsurfing and wing foiling, sign up for alerts and make the most of windy days.
• Bring sunscreen, a hat, and water; the sun reflects strongly off the water.

Why Fornells Bay Is Ideal for Learning

• It’s a large, sheltered bay: the water stays flat even when it’s windy.
• Shallow water in many areas, so it’s easy to get back on your board.
• Frequent winds, especially the tramontana from the north, which is very popular with windsurfers.
• A rescue boat is always on standby in case you get tired or drift too far out.

What to Bring

• Swimsuit, towel, and waterproof sunscreen.
• A spandex top or T-shirt to protect you from the sun.
• Footies if you have them; if not, ask at the center.
• Water: it gets hotter than it seems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is it? On the Es Mercadal–Fornells road, in Fornells Bay.

Do I need experience? No, not for stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking; for the rest, there are beginner courses.

How do I make a reservation? Online at [email protected] or by calling +34 664 335 801.