Windswell Kitesurfing and Standup Paddle
Windswell Kitesurfing and Standup Paddle
Windswell Kitesurfing and Standup Paddle
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Scuba & SnorkellingSurfing & WindsurfingBoat ToursFishing Charters & ToursStand Up Paddleboarding
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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About
Windswell is local company based in Port Douglas offering Charters, Kitesurfing and SUP (standup paddle boarding) instruction and tours. WindSwell has experienced IKO instructors to accommodate all levels of riders in private or group lessons. All instructors are qualified in first aid and there is a safety boat and first aid kit on standby for offshore trips. All lessons are safe, progressive, fun and great value for money. Our aim is to make our students competent, independent kitesurfers, certifying all our students with the IKO Kiteboarder Card. Using the latest kite surfing gear, all students are equipped with flotation vests, wetsuits, and helmets. New this year is the Instructor/Student helmet-cam radio communications to aid in faster learning. SUP tours explore beautiful Four Mile Beach, Low Isles and the rainforest rivers. We invite riders of all experience and age to join us for our regular social events, Sunday Sessions, epic Downwinders and fitness sessions.
Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
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KHillery
Meadowbrook, Australia444 contributions
Sept 2020
Exceptional!! We went SUP down the Mossman and what a fantastic time we had. We went with Matty who had us laughing and provided us so much information on the area. We were all at different levels and Matty made every effort for each one of us. Some went down on their knees and some stood. He even did some Yoga and head stands on the boards with people who were prepared to give it a try. We also stopped at a fun little swing and Matty provided the best fresh fruit snacks, including some things we had never seen before. Also got a nice spa treatment as well further into the tour. We can highly recommend both this experience and this company. They were professional in every way. Matty told us a story of a disabled customer who did the trip as well, so if you have any physical concerns please give them a all and they will try and sort out a solution for you. Everyone should experience this !! Matty took LOTS of photos of us all having fun and he air drops yours to you after your experience, so no need to take a camera. Just go and enjoy.
Written 9 October 2020
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Hannah G
3 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
We did the SUP down Mossman River and it's an absolute must when visiting the area.
The tour was small and intimate and had a great balance from the guide of comedy and knowledgeable information. It was chilled, layed back and relaxed!
People could move at their own pace without being left beind and the guide made sure to engage with everyone. Fresh tropical fruit was served and the guide took photos for everyone the whole trip.
We stopped for a chance to swim and play on the rope swing for more photos.
The guide encouraged and supported everyone in learning the skills needed to SUP as well as some fun tricks and yoga.
The river was beautiful, peaceful and we paddled all the way up where it was quiet and magical. Something that has to be experienced.
The tour was small and intimate and had a great balance from the guide of comedy and knowledgeable information. It was chilled, layed back and relaxed!
People could move at their own pace without being left beind and the guide made sure to engage with everyone. Fresh tropical fruit was served and the guide took photos for everyone the whole trip.
We stopped for a chance to swim and play on the rope swing for more photos.
The guide encouraged and supported everyone in learning the skills needed to SUP as well as some fun tricks and yoga.
The river was beautiful, peaceful and we paddled all the way up where it was quiet and magical. Something that has to be experienced.
Written 19 December 2021
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KMQ0
Brisbane, Australia8 contributions
May 2020
An incredible morning surrounded by the spectacular tropical north queensland views beginning with beach yoga and then giving wakeboarding and tubing a go. It was my first time but Bretto was patient and explained everything clearly. So much fun being out on the water! Highly recommend for families or to get a group of friends together to try something different. Loads of fun and beautiful too!
Written 2 June 2020
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Angelina P
9 contributions
May 2020
I went on Bretto's wakeboarding and tubing tour and it was SO much fun! I don't have that much wakeboarding experience but Bretto explained it all and made me feel very comfortable. The feeling you get when you finally stand up on the board and are soaring through the water is epic! It tires you out pretty quick so I'm glad he had the tube that we could use after. The view of four mile beach is also so beautiful! This is a perfect activity to do with friends, family & kids in Port Douglas!
Written 1 June 2020
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Sharon K
1 contribution
Aug 2020 • Family
Fantastic afternoon sup on the Mossman River with plenty of encouragement and tips re paddling techniques. Paddling under the canopy of the rainforest gives a really different perspective to a forest walk. I went with my teenage son and it was a great family activity, offering a little bit of everything - enough of a challenge for first timers on a paddle board, but also relaxing and fun. Thoroughly recommend this, for those looking for something a little bit different, stunning scenery and the river itself is quite magical. Brett and his team are competent, down to earth and good company. Thumbs up for this one!
Written 15 August 2020
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ToucanDoit
Metz, France26 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
We hired kitesurfing gear for 2 days with Bretto and we’re very happy with the services provided. Bretto and his associate were so helpful and reactive so that we could kitesurf in the best conditions possible. We recommend their company for anyone who wants to kitesurf at 4-mile beach which is such a stunning spot.
Written 18 April 2024
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EGreen31_13
Port Douglas, Australia7 contributions
Sept 2022
Paddle Boarders we were not, but by the end of the day we managed to stand up and actually move the board. We laughed all day long. Mostly at our own expense. Great day out with brilliant scenery and knowledgeable guides.
Written 24 September 2022
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Amanda S
6 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Highly recommend. Brett and Vanessa are very professional and experienced and really know how to show you a good time. Booked tubing and wakeboarding on Four Mile Beach with my kids aged between ten and eighteen. We had such a great time we went back a second time. We did a lot of activities in our stay at Port Douglas but this has to be one of our favourites. Brett and Vanessa were so friendly and laid back - they even had my nervous ten year old so relaxed and happily being thrown off the tube and flying into the water multiple times. I can’t highly recommend this company enough. If we had more time in Port Douglas we would have booked some of their other activities as well. They are so fuss free, full of adventure and make you feel like you don’t have to worry about a thing except enjoying the ride. Can’t wait to go back on our next holiday.
Written 27 January 2023
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SaharaJP
Darwin, Australia59 contributions
Nov 2020 • Friends
The stand up paddle board tour of Mossman River was so much fun. The river was beautiful and scenic and was like a scene out of Jurassic park. It was the first time on a stand up paddle board for me but the location was perfect, flat shallow water and shaded most of the way. The float back down the river to the start location under the canopy was the best part! We were fortunate enough to have the river to ourselves. Highly recommended!
Written 8 November 2020
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tonybourget
2 contributions
May 2024 • Family
My daughter and I had a fabulous lesson with Bretto. It was my third lesson overall and my daughter’s first. We are now both able to have decent control of the kite and starting to just get up and ride on the board. It was a great crash course packed into about 2.5 hours. We didn’t have much time , but just long enough to learn some great skills and expert tips. Beautiful four mile beach is perfect for lessons.
Written 26 May 2024
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