At the Mercy of the Winds in Lake Traful

In the summer season, the beaches in the downtown of Villa Traful become colorful and full of adrenaline coming from passionate windsurfers of all ages and levels of experience. The incredible size of the beaches in the campsite area is a good pretext to unfold sails and let the imagination flow every day, if weather conditions are favorable.

No matter whether the kit is owned, borrowed or rented, the most important thing is to know how to handle it and make the most of it as far as height, distance and maneuvers in the air are concerned. This place seems to be an accurate spot for training.

Here sportsmen can combine the practice of any kind of sails sports with the breathtaking scenic beauty. Likewise, they can be provided with the assistance required to start the first lessons either to fly or to glide on water.

As to paragliding, there are certain take-off and landing sites so that maneuvers can be accurately and safely performed. As strong westerly-easterly winds prevail, some previous experience is required.

The knowledge about the winds blowing in the area is the first information provided to beginners, for instance, the prevailing winds, their speed and changes during the sport activity.

Outings depart from a plain accessible by van or on horseback. This transportation service is usually offered for the practice of these sports. Since the moment of taking off, riders can feel the high wind and absolute freedom. Paragliders depend only on their skill to drive the sail at different heights and for long or short lapses before landing.

Staring at Lake Traful from the sky is awesome and the closest and even the farthest mountains (the Lanín Volcano or Mount Tronador) give just an idea about how tiny human beings are compared to nature.

In relation to windsurfing, it is mandatory to carry your own kit since it will not be provided in Traful. However, windsurfers can be informed about the prevailing winds in the area where this sport is practised.

The excellent winds along the coasts of large Lake Traful are ideal for any kind of sail and surfboard. In case of strong winds, it is recommended to use small surfboards and short sails, the rig allows the windsurfer to control direction.

Even though kite-surfing has recently started to be practiced in Villa Traful, it has already become popular on this lakeshore. It is essential to have a motorboat which will follow the kitesurfer’s journey to render assistance if the kite falls.

This campsite has a family atmosphere and people in charge have knowledge of sails sports. Extreme sports enthusiasts can be sure that the flow of adrenaline is guaranteed.