COSTA TEGUISE
With the swell set to kick in the following morning we decided to check Playa de Las Cucharas at Costa Teguise, home of the Pro Centre run by ex PWA sailor Antxon Otaegui and the Windsurfing Club Las Cucharas, both excellent schools located in the bay. Situated on the east coast of the island, a mere twenty minutes from the airport, the spot is a large bay which has sheltered areas perfect for beginners, while on the outside is a reef that can light up for extreme jumping when the swell kicks in. Northeast winds are side shore from the left, generally picking up steadily in the morning with the prime months being April until September, although the trades can blow any time of year. Around the bay are plenty of places to stay, along with numerous bars, restaurants and places out of the wind for the family. Out in the bay the likes of Tristan Algret and Lena Erdil were busy on the water tuning up their slalom equipment for the upcoming PWA season and with beautiful blue skies and 25 knot winds on offer, both Timo and Corky were tempted out into the bay to join them for a quick blast.
