Dodecanese · Greece
ION Karpathos
Thermal wind, blue water, honest fun.
What are you here to ride? (pick one or more)
- Wind now
- 8 knSW
- Next 7 days · avg
- 16 kn
- Sailable days
- 5 / 7
- Peak gust
- 34 kn
Open the conditions page for karpathos — live wind, 7-day forecast and historical comparison.
Late season offers
25 Oct – 1 Nov · 7 nights at ION Karpathos, at the centre’s live prices. Change the dates above for yours.
The best riding of the year, with the crowd gone home
Warm sun, long evenings, and far fewer people on the water than in August. The unhurried end of the season.
Same price, either sport — these hours buy windsurf or wingfoil.Show me wingfoil instead
Just the two of you
Windsurf Beginner Discovery Semi-private
10 coached hours · one coach for the two of you
Levels 1–2 of 6 · see the skills
what you get signed off: Steering · Sailing on different courses · Safety system · Going upwind · Right of way rules — each signed off by your coach
Book€545
per person
€1,090 for the two of you
Centre counter price — booked before you fly
Your own coach
Windsurf Beginner Discovery Private
10 coached hours · a coach to yourself
The upgrade: a coach each
Levels 1–2 of 6 · see the skills
what you get signed off: Steering · Sailing on different courses · Safety system · Going upwind · Right of way rules — each signed off by your coach
Book€800
per person
€1,600 for the two of you
Zero to Hero
Windsurf Beginner Full Course
10 coached hours · shared coach, never more than six
The value pick: shared coach, lower price
Levels 1–2 of 6 · see the skills
what you get signed off: Steering · Sailing on different courses · Safety system · Going upwind · Right of way rules — each signed off by your coach
Book€260
per person
€520 for the two of you
Ride your own week
Windsurf Equipment Rental
6 days of kit · rigged and waiting every morning
Already ride? Skip the lessons.
Book€325
per person
€650 for the two of you
Airport transfers for everyone travelling: €60 return, all in — no surprises at the desk.
Prices are ION's own pre-booking rates, read live from the centre's book. Your coached sessions are planned by ION when they confirm the week.
Welcome 👋
Yamas — welcome to Karpathos.
Two sports, three bays, side-offshore Meltemi from May through October — and a coaching team who grew up on this water. Chicken Bay's 100m lagoon for learners and gybe-chasers; Gun Bay flattens to glass for speed; Devil's Bay sits across the headland for the bigger-water days.
Tell us when you can travel and who is coming, up at the top of this page — the offers are priced from the centre’s own book, for your dates.
- Lagoon
- 100m knee-deep, side-shore
- Wind months
- May–Oct Meltemi runs reliable
- Group cap
- 6 students per coach
Chicken Bay
Chicken Bay: 100 metres of shallow water, ideal for beginners and improvers.
A day here
What a day in Karpathos looks like
Two sessions on the water, lunch at the centre, the Meltemi steady from morning to dusk, and a sundown bar that knows your name by Wednesday.
On the water
Meet the team
After the wind drops
Sundown at the bar
Moonrise over the bay, thatched umbrellas, the day's wipeouts on repeat.
Centre taverna
Lunch with a view: nachos, salads, fresh fish, a cold drink — no walk needed.
Family corner of the bay
Pirate-ship play structure on the beach. Knee-deep water steps away. Kids supervised, parents on the foil.
The destination
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For the people you bring
Karpathos for partners, kids, and non-rider days.
While you're on the water, they have a real day too — bike rides, beach drives, mountain villages, neighbour-island lunches. We book it from the centre.
Home base
Wake up close to the wind.
Two spots a short walk from the centre. Pick your sport first — your hotel rolls into the same booking at checkout. One confirmation, no second payment.
FAQ
What people ask before booking.
The questions that come up most. Anything else — drop us a line at hello@windtribe.io.
What's included in a Zero-to-Hero week?
All wing + foil gear (Duotone / Armstrong), wetsuit and impact vest, daily 3-hour coached water session, group of 6 max with the coach in the water, video debrief on day 5, welcome dinner on day 1. Bring a swimsuit and a hat.What if there is no wind?
It happens 1-2 days a typical week. We'll swap your session to your other discipline (wing → windsurf or vice versa), book you on a SUP / yoga / hike day, or if it's a write-off week we roll your week to next year at no cost.Are there beginner-only sessions?
Yes. Every Zero-to-Hero week is a beginner-only group of 6 with a dedicated coach in the water at all times. You will not be in mixed-level chaos. Improvers and advanced riders run on parallel sessions.What gear do you provide?
ION 2026 fleet, sized for your weight. Wings S22 to S60, boards 50 to 130L, harnesses, helmets and impact vests included. Bring your own kit if you prefer — secure storage, rinse tank, drying room and board racks on site.Can my partner or family come if they are not riding?
Yes — and we plan for it. Non-riders get full centre access (sun loungers, showers, wifi) and a curated activity guide for off-water days: bike tours through Pigadia, ATV through the pine forests, jeep to the freedom beaches, boat trip to Kassos, drive to Olympus mountain village. We book everything from reception.How do I get to Karpathos from the airport?
Karpathos has its own airport (AOK), with direct flights from Athens and Rhodes all year and several European cities over the summer. The centre is 1 km from the terminal — a short drive, or a ten-minute walk. We send a transfer guide once you book.What's the cancellation policy?
Soft hold for 7 days at no cost while you decide. Once paid: full refund up to 30 days before arrival, 50% refund within 30 days, no refund within 7 days of arrival. Trip insurance is offered as an extra at checkout.
Ready when you are
Hold your Karpathos week.
No payment yet · 7-day window · weather-hit lessons rescheduled, or a credit voucher