Over the last two seasons, Holbox has started to develop a small but growing foilboarding or kite hydorofoil scene. Currently there are 8 local foilers and an increasing number of visiting foilers on Holbox so you’re unlikely to be foiling alone. The conditions there are perfect for learning and progressing.
Cath learns to ride the kite hydrofoil.
Water conditions are flat to small chop and always deep enough for a full length mast once you are 50 metres past the lagoon.
There are opportunities to make huge upwinders or downwinders if that is your thing. With Punta mosquito as a target 4km upwind which gives access to 40km long Playa Ensenada. Take a look., this view is of main beach. The point on the left hand side is Punta mosquito and the beach going off into the clouds is Playa Ensenada.
Holbox Kiteboarding School offer foilboarding or kitefoil lessons and rentals. They are currently using moses and slingshot foils, axis and slingshot boards.
Rescue service is available and the lessons are taught from the boat if desired or necessary. Radio Helmets are also used to help speed up the learning progression.
The traditional kite season on Holbox runs from Nov until end of May however with a hydrofoil that season can extend into the summer months too.
Its a great alternative to La ventana for an extended winter season and the town in Holbox has great accommodation and restaurants. The island is very safe and family friendly.
Isla Holbox is a short 30 min flight from Cancun or a 2 hour Taxi ride.
If you’d like more information please get in touch via
Hks@islaholbox.eu or jonny@whenitswindy.com
If you’d like to know more about kite foiling & foilboarding check out our Foilboarding section.
