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Windsurf School for Kids in Lagos

We take kids from 8 years old, in private and semi-private lessons on the calm water of Alvor Lagoon. Tell us a little about your child and we’ll make sure they have fun starting their windsurfing journey.
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Equipment included · VDWS-certified instructors · Alvor Lagoon
Age
Minimum age
From age 8
Lesson format
Under 16
Private, semi-private or family
Lesson length
Lesson length
2.5 hours
Location
Location
Alvor Lagoon

Who is this for?

We welcome kids from 8 years old. How they learn depends on their age — and with the younger ones, we keep the group small on purpose.

Ages 8 – 15

Private & semi-private lessons

For under-16s we teach one-to-one, or two together. It means an instructor is always within arm’s reach, the pace is set by your child rather than by a class, and nobody spends the session waiting their turn.

You can book a private lesson just for your child, a semi-private with a sibling, a friend, or with you alongside them — or one of our family lessons, where everyone gets on the water together.

From €135 / day
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Ages 16 & up

Any lesson they like

From 16, your teenager can book whatever an adult can — group, semi-private or private. Group lessons run with a maximum of five students, so they’re still in good hands.

Most 16- and 17-year-olds do just fine in a group. If they’re a complete beginner and you’d rather they had closer attention, semi-private gets them going faster.

From €90 / day
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What your child needs before joining

At least 8 years old
Can swim confidently
Comfortable in open water
Speaks enough English to follow instructions
Parent or guardian present for the whole session (under 16)

We do have to hold to these — they’re what keeps your child safe out there. If you’re unsure whether your little one is ready, just ask us. We’ve been doing this a long time and we’ll give you an honest answer.

For 2026 our instructor team includes Polish, English and Portuguese speakers. Lessons are always conducted in English, but if you’d like to request an instructor who speaks a specific language, get in touch with the office and we’ll do our best to arrange it.

Learning together as a family

Some of our favourite sessions are the ones where the whole family gets on the water. In all three the kids come first — the instructor works at their pace and brings you along with them.

Semi-Private Family Lesson

2 people
  • 1 parent + 1 child
  • 2 children together

The easiest way to get a child on the water with someone they trust right beside them. Most families with one child start here.

€135 / day · 5-day total €610

Tremi Family Lesson

3 people
  • 2 parents + 1 child
  • 1 parent + 2 children

One instructor, the three of you, nobody else. Lovely when both parents want to learn alongside an only child, or one parent is taking two kids out.

Price on enquiry — just ask us

Family Group Lesson

Up to 4 people
  • Up to 4 family members
  • Private to your family

Despite the name, this one is private to your family — it isn’t our regular group class with children added in. The session is built around the kids while the parents join in alongside them.

Price on enquiry — just ask us

Why we keep the kids in small lessons

Windsurfing asks a lot of a beginner all at once — balance, the sail, reading the wind. In a group of five, a child spends a good part of the session waiting. In a private, semi-private or family lesson they’ve got an instructor within arm’s reach the whole time, and they get properly looked after. It costs a bit more per head than a group class, and after twenty years of teaching here we think it’s worth every cent — the kids progress faster and they come off the water grinning instead of frustrated.

Not sure which format suits your child? Message us — tell us their age and whether they’ve tried it before, and we’ll point you to the right one.

What a kids windsurf lesson looks like

Lessons take place at Alvor Lagoon, about 15 minutes from Lagos by transport. It’s a large, shallow lagoon with consistent thermal winds and almost no waves — the right environment for learning, especially for kids.

Each session runs for 2.5 hours. It starts on shore with a safety briefing and equipment fitting, then moves onto the water. Children get real time on the board from the first lesson — standing up, balancing, learning to steer.

  • Full equipment provided — board, sail, harness, 4/3mm wetsuit
  • Shore briefing + water time in every session
  • Instructor in the water alongside your child
  • Flat, shallow lagoon — ideal for beginners
  • VDWS-certified instruction
  • Transport to the lagoon can be arranged separately
One thing to know: for any child under 16, we do need a parent or guardian there for the whole session — we’re a windsurf school rather than a childcare service, so we don’t run drop-off lessons. Most parents watch from the beach with a coffee; plenty book a family lesson and get on the water too. Children who are nervous at first usually settle within twenty minutes of being on the board.
Kids windsurf lesson at Alvor Lagoon, Lagos Algarve

Lesson pricing

All prices are per day and include board, sail, harness and wetsuit. With kids we’d always rather have a quick chat first — tell us their age and experience and we’ll make sure you’re booking the right thing.

Most families choose this

Semi-Private

2 people · 2.5 hours
€135 / day
5-day total: €610
  • 2 children, or 1 parent + 1 child
  • Pace set by the child
  • Rate fixed at €135/day, any length
  • All equipment included
  • VDWS-certified instructor
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One-to-one

Private

1 child · 2.5 hours
€160 / day
Subject to availability
  • Your child and the instructor
  • Fastest progression
  • Lovely for nervous first-timers
  • All equipment included
  • VDWS-certified instructor
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Family lessons — Tremi & Family Group

3 people, or up to 4 · 2.5 hours
Priced on enquiry
We’ll quote you the same day
  • Tremi Family Lesson — 2 parents + 1 child, or 1 parent + 2 children
  • Family Group Lesson — up to 4 family members, private to you
  • Session built around the children
  • All equipment included
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About the €90 group rate

You may spot a €90/day group rate on our windsurf school page. That one’s for our group lessons, which we run for 16 and over — so it isn’t an option for younger kids. For under-16s it’s the semi-private, private and family rates above.

Prefer to book online? You can check availability here — but do drop us a message either way so we know who’s coming.

Questions parents ask

We take kids from 8 years old. Between 8 and 15 they learn in a private lesson, a semi-private, or one of our family lessons — whichever suits them best. From 16 they can book anything an adult can, group lessons included. If your child is close to 8 and you’re not sure, get in touch and we’ll talk it through.
Our group lessons are for 16 and over. Under that, we keep kids in a private, semi-private or family lesson instead — a group runs up to five students, and a child that age spends too much of it waiting rather than sailing. In a smaller lesson the instructor is right there the whole time. It costs a little more per head, and honestly it’s the difference between a child who’s standing up by the end of day one and one who’s had enough by lunchtime.
Yes — swimming is a firm requirement. Your child must be able to swim and be comfortable in open water before joining a lesson. Alvor Lagoon is calm and shallow, but falls do happen. If your child is still learning to swim, hold off on windsurfing until they’re confident in the water.
Yes — for any child under 16 this is a firm requirement, not a preference. A parent or guardian needs to be present for the whole session. We don’t run drop-off lessons and we’re not a childcare service; the instructor is there to teach. You’re welcome to sit on the beach and watch, and most parents find it entertaining. If you’d rather be in the water with them, book one of the family formats.
Yes. A child under 16 is never placed into a regular adult group lesson. They’re taught one-to-one, with one other child, or with you in a family lesson — and the teaching progression is pitched at their age rather than an adult’s. The only adults on the water with them are the ones they arrived with.
Just swimwear, sunscreen, a towel, and water. We supply the board, sail, harness, and a 4/3mm wetsuit. No special footwear needed. For a full day at the lagoon, pack a light snack and extra sun protection — Algarve sun is strong even in spring.
Yes, as long as both are 8 or over. Two children together is a semi-private. One parent with two children is a Tremi Family Lesson. Four of you is a Family Group Lesson, which stays private to your family. Tell us the ages and who’s coming and we’ll tell you which format fits.
That’s exactly what the family lessons are for. You and one child is a semi-private at €135/day. Three of you is a Tremi, and up to four family members is a Family Group Lesson — both priced on enquiry. In all of them the instructor works at the children’s pace and helps you take part alongside them, rather than teaching you as adults and letting the kids trail behind.
That is exactly who these lessons are for. No prior experience needed — just the ability to swim and follow instructions. We start from the absolute basics. Children often pick up balance faster than adults do, so first-timers frequently surprise themselves by the end of their first session.

Adults in the group at 16+

Once your teenager turns 16 they can book a group lesson like anyone else. Our Windsurf School page has adult pricing and all the lesson formats — or get in touch and we’ll sort the whole family in one booking.

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Let’s get your little one on the water

Tell us their age and whether they’ve tried it before. We’ll suggest the right lesson, send you a price, and make sure they have a great first day on the water.

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We usually reply within a few hours — and there’s no obligation, we’re happy to just answer questions.