Over the past few years, windsurfing as a sport has witnessed a comprehensive growth and development. It is no longer a sport restricted only for experienced sailors but even total amateurs can easily learn and practice different forms of windsurfing. This is largely due to the emergence of exclusive windsurfing schools and training centers where beginners can seek comprehensive lessons and guidance on windsurfing. Yet another addition is the windsurfing camps that are held at different locations and provide great orientation in a very short period of time.

Popular Windsurfing Camps

There are several windsurfing camps that have a long history and have a huge following of amateur and experienced windsurfers. Some of the most popular windsurfing camps include:

1. ABK BoardSports: ABK is the oldest windsurfing school in the United States and has till date successfully organized more than 830 camps in the US as well as in the Caribbean islands. The camp comprises of training modules tailored for amateur as well as experienced windsurfers. The most important reason for the success of ABK camps is their instructors. The ABK team comprises of some of the best and most experienced instructors who can provide guidance on all the techniques and movements in windsurfing. Apart from scheduled windsurfing sessions, the camp also comprises of lectures on various aspects of windsurfing, live demonstrations and on-water drills. Another feature of ABK camps is their video analysis, which allows the participants to find out their exact mistakes and work on them.

2. Zoco Boardriding: Zoco Boardriding is yet another leading organizer of windsurfing camps in the UK and the Canary Islands. The Zoco camps are usually conducted in Fuerteventura mainly around Corralejo. For those who do not want to confine themselves to windsurfing and would also like to indulge in kitesurfing and surfing, can opt for camps that include these activities as well.

3. Calema Windsurfing & Watersports: Based in Florida, the Calema windsurfing camps are hugely popular since 2007. Their expertise lies in organizing windsurfing camps for children in the age group of 8 to 17 years. Apart from the regular lessons on windsurfing, children can also visit the nearest attraction on non-windsurfing days of the camp.

4. Calima Surf: The Calima Surf also organizes many summer and winter windsurfing camps for windsurfers of all age groups and levels. One of the greatest advantages of Calima Surf camps is that surfers from across the world attend these camps. This allows the participants to share knowledge and learn several tricks on windsurfing. Calima Surf is located in Lanzarote.

5. Maui Sports Unlimited: Established in 1999, the Maui Sports Unlimited is a renowned name in organizing windsurfing programs and providing guidance to windsurfing enthusiasts. Located in the windsurfing haven of Maui, the Maui Sports camps offer extensive training sessions for adults, teenagers and young children. On completion, campers receive a certificate of participation.

These are just a few of the leading windsurfing camp organizers. However, there are several small windsurfing clubs or schools that regularly conduct windsurfing camps at various windsurfing destinations.

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