With summer approaching, it’s time to think about jetting off  to somewhere warm and windy to give your windsurfing a quick tune-up…

Sportif have some crazy prices for bookings for April and May for an early spring tune up, both close to home, and further afield. With destinations in Greec, Turkey, the Canaries as well as the Caribbean, Sportif have a location to suit every ability and style of sailing. A week’s holiday starts at just £379 including flights, so read on to check out the different centres on offer…

First up is the newest addition to the Sportif brochure, Boa Vista on Cape Verde.

BOA VISTA
Ideally suited for intermediate + windsurfers and beginner to advanced kitesurfers. If you’re looking for an uncrowded sailing and a traditional feel with local restaurants & bars walking distance in Sal Rei town, Boa Vista is for you. The centre in on the only beach launch with no shore break and has access to wave sail areas.
Hotel Estoril Dep 19 April 12 from £499pp Manchester including visa. 5 minutes walk to the only professional VDWS windsurf & IKO accredited centre on the island.

ALACATI, TURKEY
Almost landlocked Alacati Bay, home to the PWA with choice of luxury and all inclusive hotels just a short stroll to the beach, windsurf centre will chill out area and great beach bar and restaurant scene. At night head in to cobbled streets of Alacati town.
All Inclusive Alkoclar Hotel 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE From £379pp– Depart 02 May 2012 With private sand beach & kid’s club.
Luxury Solto Hotel 7 nights HALF BOARD From £389pp. Depart 02 May 2012. Very rarely available later in the summer & much more expensive.

IALYSSOS, NORTHERN RHODES
With a JP/Neil Pryde and F2 centres to choose from with the latest equipment, wide, uncrowded beach just 3km north of Ialyssos centre.
Surfers Studio Apartments 7 nights BB from £399pp. Depart 05 May 2012.

LANZAROTE, CANARY ISLANDS
Great value, self catering apartments with pool. Short 5-10 minute walk to the PWA location at Las Curcharas beach – perfect for beginners, flat water & wave sailing.
2* Celeste Apartments 7 nights self catering from £399pp inc flights & transfers. Depart 13 May 2012. Limited seats.

TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Our quality hotel accommodation minutes from excellent centre and beach launch. Good for intermediates + level and  great wave conditions, plus mountain biking.
3* Hotel Medano 7 nights Half Board from £399pp, Dep 12 May 2012. A quality, contemporary hotel overlooking the beach.

TOBAGO, CARIBBEAN
Choose from budget self catering apartments to luxury hotels on the beach. The best value to the Caribbean. Departures available from 02 May to 20 June 2012.
Rainbow Resort Apartments SC Apartment with pool from £599pp 7 nights Self Catering, from £759pp – 14 nights Self Catering based on 4 share in 2 bed apartment.

All prices are subject to availability. For details call 01273 844 919 or email [email protected].

Check out the locations in full at www.sportif.travel